Frequently Asked Questions
Hiking in the National Park
The Mols Bjerge-Trail is a great experience.
You can read more about the Trail here ->
It is four stages of app. 20 km each and is connected.
For example you can chose the Kalø-Stage, which ends at Femmøller and then sleep at the shelter at Femmøller and the next day hike on the Mountainstage (one of the starting points is by the shelter in Femmøller).
The shelter at Femmøller cannot be booked in advance - here the principle is “first come first served”.
We have other shelters which can be booked in advance.
You can read more about accomodations and shelters here ->
We have a great app “Nationalpark Mols Bjerge” also in English and can be used without data/internet connection - a great feature especially when you are out hiking.
Read more about our app and maps here ->
The National Park is always open and there is no entrance fee.
There are no places to resupply on the Kalø-stage or the Mountain-stage.
But you can do it before the Kalø-stage at Rønde (supermarket, bakery etc.) and at the end of Ebeltoft-stage in Ebeltoft. Here you can also resupply before you hike in the Gåsehage-stage.
It is entirely up to you and your preferences for experiences. You can easily spend one day in the national park, or you can spend an entire holiday.
You can explore our destinastion here ->
And you can find inspiration to activities in the National Park here ->
If you are looking for a shortere hiking trail you can find more information here ->
Here are some of our best tourist attractions:
Kalø Castle Ruins
The eldest middelage paved road in Denmark leads to the Castle Ruins of the 700 year old Castle, situated on the small peninsular Kalø. In the surroundings of the ruins you may find medical herbs originating from an old medical herb garden.
An amazing view at Agri Bavnehøj
The highest point at Mols Bjerge, Agri Bavnehøj (beacon), is situated 137 meters above sea level. From here you overlook an undulating dead-ice topography, Trehøje with its three humps, and Tirstrup Hedeslette (outwash plain) with dense conifer stands growing where meltwater from the ice once deposited large quantities of sand and gravel.
Panorama view from east to west at Trehøje
The three Bronze Age mounds of Trehøje, 127 metres above sea level, offer a panorama view from Aarhus to Ebeltoft, including four inlets: Kalø, Begtrup, Knebel and Ebeltoft.
Ebeltoft town
A 700 year old town with well-preserved town centre. Ebeltoft offers many opportunities for experiences: Museums and art galleries as well as a large shopping area.
49 meters up at Jernhatten
Jernhatten hill descends steeply down onto a white beach. Jernhatten reaches 49 metres above sea level. The ascent to the top takes you past troll-shaped beech trees, blankets of dark-green ivy and, possibly, hepatica, and offers views of the island of Hjelm out in the Kattegat. Just north and south of Jernhatten are depressions in the landscape which were covered by the sea during the Stone Age, when this landscape was very different.
500 year old mill site at Ørnbjerg Mølle
A mill has stood by the stream here at Ørnbjerg since the 1500s. The current building is from 1833 and was used to mill grain up to the end of the 1950s.
Code of conduct / Rules of the countryside
The Danish Nature Agency have natural resorts with grazing animals all over the country. The animals graze in enclosures, which ensure that they stay in the resort and do not wander onto roads, cultivated fields, etc.
Grazing animals is one of the tools, which the Nature Agency use to target the management of wildlife development. Herbivores – especially large herbivores, such as cattle, horses, deer, and buffalos – play an important role in enhancing biodiversity by creating dynamics in nature, and thereby habitats for a great variety of animals and plants. Animal holders, farmers, and others who have a formal agreement with the Nature Agency own the animals.
To explore nature and experience Denmark’s large mammals can provide exciting and educational wildlife experiences. Legislation give the public access to frequent the enclosures at all hours.
Generally, the grazing animals are calm and have no interest in approaching humans. However, when animals graze in closed off areas, they have less freedom to move around. Dangerous situations may occur for people in the enclosures.
Minimize the risk of dangerous situations by following the 4 good advice below:
- Keep a safe distance from the animals
This will ensure that the animals will not be frightened by your presence. Pay attention in particular to bulls, stallions, rams, and other male animals. Avoid passing between grown animals and their offspring
Never pass through the animal herd. When the animals have offspring, their maternal instinct can make them act aggressively to protect their young.Keep the dog on a short leash
The animals may be frightened of the dog and react aggressively. Therefore, pass in a big circle around the animals, keep the dog on a very short leash, keep the dog calm, and use another exit from the fence than the one closest to the animals – or simply do not bring the dog into the enclosure.Move quietly in enclosures
And avoid making gestures, loud noise, etc. – especially when passing by the animals
This will give a better experience of the animals and ensure that the animals will not suddenly run about and risk hurting you or other visitors.
Read more at webpage of The Danish Nature Agency ->
Source: The Danish Nature Agency
Generally, open fire is not allowed in nature, but the Nature Agency has established fire pits and built fire shelters so that the magical "stone age television" can still be enjoyed by forest users.
The general rules for fire and open flames must always be followed, according to the Regulation on fire prevention measures for burning, use of fire, light, heat sources, etc. - especially §§ 3, 4.
Light a fire with caution
- Find out if it is allowed to make a fire where you are.
- Find out if you are allowed to collect wood from the forest floor.
- Never light a fire if it is very windy.
- Never light a fire if it is dry.
- Never light a fire if the fire can spread.
- Never light a fire near bushes and trees.
- Never light a fire without an adult nearby.
- Always extinguish your fire when you are done with it.
Rules on established campfire sites:
- Collect only fire wood from the forest floor or from fire wood containers on the site
- Clean the site after use – bring trash with you
- The fire must be put out before you leave the site
In dry periods
When nature is dry, the risk of wildfires increases. During dry periods, the police may have issued a ban on the use of open fire.
If municipalities impose a ban on the use of open fire, burning, and similar activities, it also applies to areas managed by the Nature Agency, including campfire and grill sites. The Emergency Management Agency compiles an overview of which municipalities have implemented fire bans.
- Smoking is not allowed from March 1st to October 31st in heather-covered areas, vegetated dune areas, grass-covered forest floors, conifer plantations, and young deciduous and conifer cultures. Do not discard cigarette butts and similar items in nature.
- If there is a fire, call 112 – use the 112 app if necessary.
Source: The Danish Nature Agency
Booklet How best to explore the countryside - A visitor's guide is intended to guide all those who care about nature to make the correct choices when visiting the countryside. Looking after nature is a responsibility we all share.
You can find guidelines for your activities for instances when hiking, biking or riding on a horse.
You will also find 10 useful suggestions about how to best explore the countryside. This can also be downloaded seperately and take with you.
Download the booklet: How to best explore the countryside (in English) ->
Planning your active vacation
The National Park does not offer rental services for bikecycles.
You can directly contact our partners or guides and ask them for avavilability, prices etc.
The National Park does not offer riding lessons or horses to rent.
You can directly contact our partners or guides and ask them for avavilability, prices etc.
Yes we have cycling routes in the National Park.
You can see the routes in our interactive map:
In the menu (on the left side) you can scroll down and choose “Cycling Trip”. If you click on a route you can see length, staring points and places along the route.
The map is also available as an app "Nationalpark Mols Bjerge". The app works on satellite, so when it is first downloaded to your phone, you can use it without internet. In the app you can see your location on the interactive map.
Stay overnight in the National Park
Yes that is the standard equipment.
But the weather in Denmark can vary a lot during the seasons. From nice weather with sun and high temperatures to windy and quite cold.
So we recommend that you prepare for both scenarios, when you pack your gear.
See all shelters, tentplaces and accomodations in our interactive map.
Our map is available in your browser if you are using a computer. If you are on your phone, you will be asked to download our app "Nationalpark Mols Bjerge". The app is great, when you have to plan your trip and when you are visiting the National Park. The app works on satellite, so when it is first downloaded to your phone, you can use it without internet. In the app you can see your location on the interactive map.
Read more about our maps, digital guides and apps ->
When you have the map/app, select “Overnight stay” in the menu (see picture below).
If you are looking for camping facilities along a trail for example the Mols Bjerge Trail. Then select the "Mols Bjerge Trail" as well.
We have a great partner program with local businesses:
It is on our Danish webpage, but you can see an overview:
See our partners, who offer B&B, hotels, hostels ->
See our partners, who offer camping and renting of holiday houses ->
The shelters are accessible all year.
Some can be booked in advance others are first come first served.
Our map is available in your browser if you are using a computer. If you are on your phone, you will be asked to download our app "Nationalpark Mols Bjerge". The app is great, when you have to plan your trip and when you are visiting the National Park. The app works on satellite, so when it is first downloaded to your phone, you can use it without internet. In the app you can see your location on the interactive map.
When you have the map/app, select “Overnight stay” in the menu.
You can find information about booking opputunities when you click on a shelter.
You can read about sleeping outside in the nature on the Danish Nature Agency: https://eng.naturstyrelsen.dk/experience-nature/sleeping-outside-in-nature
You can also read about the general rules for using fire in nature: https://eng.naturstyrelsen.dk/experience-nature/rules-of-the-countryside/may-i-use-open-fire-in-nature
We also have a code of conduct guide in English
Read the whole guide "How to best explore the countryside - A visitor´s guide" ->
Apps and maps
The app/webmap will help you find all kinds of content; Routes, parkinglots, visitor centers, accommodation etc.
You can also filter for keywords that are relevant to your trip e.g. a place, activity, or area. Simply enter a term in the search field and a list of results will be displayed.
For example, searching for "shelter" will give you a list of shelters in the National Park.
Refining your results using the filter
If the number of route suggestions is too large and the content too general, you have a number of options for refining your search and tailoring it to your preferences by applying filters. Select the categories on the left side menu.
Summer activities
The sightseeing, boattrips and snorkeling tours is hosted in Danish.
Of course you are most welcome even if you do not understand Danish.
For snorkelings trips:
It is possible to join the snorkeling tours as an English speaker, but experience with water and swimming is a must.
The intro and other information will be given in Danish, but we can ask the guides to give them to you in English. Write to us and we can tell them that you might come, so they are prepared.
We have quite big wetsuits - xxl is the biggest.
We only have snorkelings tours on the pre-arranged dates.
We do offer private snorkling tours (3000 dkr for max 16 persons) but we need at least a week notice to plan and to ask our divers, if they have time. Send your requst with dates to mols@danmarksnationalparker.dk
Yes, we coordinate our activities during the spring. All the tours will be available on the booking platform Nationalpark Booking.
Go to booking platform (for English click on the icon at the top right side) ->
In the meantime you can read about the activities we offered during the 2024 season.
(We cannot guarantee that all activities will be offered for season 2025)