10 Best Adventure Sports in Denmark To Explore

Denmark is the perfect combination of action & ambiance. You get to enjoy the love of numerous islands surrounding this Scandinavian country housing royal palaces and colorful Nyhavn harbors & Tivoli amusement park. It is obvious to find top thriller sports in Denmark that are hard to leave, but how can you cover the best outdoor activities of Denmark in a single trip right? Well, no pressure buddy, here is the list of 10 exciting sports in Denmark that offers immense action & scenic views of the city in one package. You can choose your favorite or favorite’s’ & enjoy this bewildering country on your own term

List of 10 Adventure Outdoor Activities in Denmark

1. Climbing

Starting off with a heavy hit, climbing is one of the satisfying activities that you can enjoy with your friends in Denmark. Bornholm is a renowned rocky place best-suited for climbing & biking adventures. You can also explore nearby medieval fortifications of Hammershus castle & a beautiful lake ‘Opalsøen’ nearby the paths. This lake is popular for its granite formations, which lands a perfect pitch for climbing & abseiling activities. Other places to experience this famous outdoor activity in Denmark include urban spots like Copen Hill & indoor Street Dome centre in Haderslev.

Best Places to Find: Bornholm, Copen Hill & Street Dome centre in Haderslev

Highlight: Chance to witness the ancient fortifications of Hammershus castle & renowned lake ‘Opalsøen’ of Denmark.

2. Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking is a passionate adventure sport in Denmark that you mustn’t miss. The Lake District of Silkeborg is one of the top places for mountain biking. You can also get the chance to explore the highest point ‘Himmelbjerget’ while riding this path. It is  situated 147 m above sea level surrounding hilly regions that are covered with lush & thick forest canopies. You can also access a fully furnished Silkeborg bike park that allows both beginners & MTB bikers to ride onto its track for free.

Best Places to Find: Lake District of Silkeborg or Silkeborg bike park

Highlight: Witness the highest point of Denmark-‘Himmelbjerget’

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3. Kitesurfing

All the water sport lovers enjoy kitesurfing in Denmark due to its fabulous windy weather. Cold Hawaii in Klitmoller North Jutland, is one of the top destinations to enjoy all kinds of surfing.  The powerful streams of the North Sea make this popular outdoor activity in Denmark more adventurous & mind blowing. Especially when the salty water hits your skin, it’s ‘the moment’ guys! You can also wind surf in destinations close to Copenhagen including Amager & ishoj, if you find kitesurfing to be more out of your league. 

Best Places to Find: Cold Hawaii in Klitmoller North Jutland, Amager & Ishoj near Copenhagen

Highlight: Experience the hard thrust of the Northern Sea in Denmark while enjoying the waves through surfing.

4. Bungy Jumping

If it’s adrenaline-pumping then it has to reach bungy jumping somehow! Jumping off from a platform 226 feet above, straight out bluntly towards Copenhagen Harbor is definitely a ‘LEGIT’ definition of fun adventure sports in Denmark. You must be very clear about your decisions especially when you choose bungy jumping. It’s definitely not a child’s walk! Bungy Jump takes a lot of guts but the rewarding feeling, worths all the fear. 

Best Places to Find: Copenhagen Harbor

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Highlight: Thrill of jumping from a whopping height of 226 feet right towards the Copenhagen Harbor experiencing a breath-taking panorama of the city.

5. Tree Climbing

One of the extraordinary adventure sports to enjoy in Denmark includes Climbing Forest or Klatreskoven. No you don’t have to jump over a forest like a spiderman! It is in fact a great vacation place for family holidays. The goal of this adventure is to climb from one tree to another through the help of ropes, log bridges and other obstacles arranged high above from the ground. There are varied courses of different levels, to keep the danger customised.

Best Places to Find: Klatreskoven

Highlight: Explore Denmark’s fancy nature through the closest angles of tree climbing. 

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6. Tightrope Walking

If you really enjoy sports that include ropes( not including the dirty stuff!), you can stop by Urban Rangers Camp in Denmark. It is a special place established by Brothers Flemming, Glenn and Ole Jensen for those people who need the adrenaline-infused adventures to enjoy. This place comprises wall climbing, balance barriers, and the world’s highest indoor high roping track. Ranging from tight roping of a  whopping height of 164 feet to a minimal 23 feets, you can try whichever level you feel comfortable. These are one of the best adventures in Denmark you must try at least once.

Best Places to Find:  Urban Rangers Camp in Denmark

Highlight: Adventurous tasks to remove your fear of heights in an indoor arrangement of various sports like wall climbing, balance barriers, and roping tracks.

7. Bike Tour

Denmark is a bike-friendly nation, & one of the best alternatives to crowded trams or expensive commutes for sightseeing Denmark. Whether it’s a relaxing ride along the Danish coast or a wild expedition amidst the rocky mountains & Scandinavian forests bike tours are the best outdoor activity in Denmark to experience the city at its best. 

Best Place to Find: The Limfjord Route (600 km), Baltic Sea Cycle Route, North Sea Cycle Route 

Highlight: Best tours for sightseeing the incredible landmarks of Denmark

8. Sea Kayaking

When the city possesses at least 27 sea kayaking routes in South Jutland, there is no other doubt about sea kayaking! You are doing this amazing outdoor activity in Denmark for sure. You can turn it into a leisure afternoon relaxing trip, over green kayaks or flip it into a wild one, through longer & dangerous kayak routes around Bornholm. The archipelago routes around Fyn are also some of the highlighted places for kayaking in Denmark. 

Best Places to Find: Bornholm,  South Jutland

Highlight: Relaxing tour across the beautiful sea of South Jutland soaking all the charm of Denmark’s natural beauty.

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9. Skateboarding

No matter how much adults seem to hate this sport, it is cool! Don’t you dare suffocate your inner child this time! Copenhagen is the best place for skateboarding in Denmark. Faelledparken’s outdoor skatepark in summer & CPH skatepark in winter are the super-hubs for skateboarding enthusiasts. Even the bike lanes feature skateboarding options in Denmark. You feel the love for this incredible adventure sport to try in Denmark now? Other major cities where you can easily find skateparks are Roskilde, Helsingor, Aarhus & more.

Best Places to Find: Faelledparken outdoor skatepark, CPH skatepark, skateparks are Roskilde, Helsingor, Aarhus

Highlight: Show your cool skateboarding moves without any hustle at special skateboarding parks. 

10. Wakeboarding

Copenhagen Cable Park is one of the famous spots in Denmark where you can try wakeboarding or water skiing under perfect safety guidelines. It is one of the best adventures to access in the middle of the capital. All close to Copen Hill you can also try climbing or urban skiing options that are offered here. 

Best Places to Find: Copenhagen Cable Park

Highlight: Experience the water sports of Denmark in its best form while witnessing the picturesque beauty of Copen Hills.

Hope you enjoyed the above-mentioned list of 10 thriller outdoor sports in Denmark, that can light up your tours with a unique energy of fun & adrenaline-pumping joy. There are various other sports in Denmark that can grab your attention while exploring the mentioned famous outdoor activities of Denmark. Don’t hold yourself back, just let the energy flow! Afterall joy is all about exploring & finding new memorable activities. For more insights into exciting adventures of various other nations, head on to other travelogues of Adequate Travels. Till then Adios Amigos!

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