Activities on the campsite
The campsite is situated on high ground amid unique countryside with loads of bird life, surrounded by woods and meadows.
Outdoor pool area
Free outdoor pool area with 33-metre waterslide swooping down into one of the two swimming pools.
Children's pool and main pool, depth from 90cm to 150cm
The pool is open from early June to late August, depending on the weather.
The pool is open from 8.00 - 21.00.
Have a look at the pool area >>
Bathing Lake
Private bathing jetty and trampolineHave a refreshing morning dip
Swimming activities for children and young people
The beach area also has a fireplace at your disposal.
Sailing
We have our own marina with 60 berths. Bring your own boat or rent rowing boats and canoes, and discover the area from the water.
You can sail as far as Ry, Himmelbjerget or all the way to Silkeborg. So many possibilities! Windsurfing is also possible in the separate surfing area.
Boats must be registered at www.baad.gudsam.dk, - either you can do this from home, or we will be happy to help you with it on arrival.
Take a walk down the bathing jetty >>
Angling
You can fish from the lakeside at the campsite, or get out on the water early one morning to enjoy the wonderful dawn atmosphere and hopefully catch a couple of fish.Our fishing jetty is in quiet surroundings a little way away from the campsite.
Jogging, hiking and bike rides
Jog and hike in the area or enjoy the numerous tracks and paths by bike. Great MTB-tracks both for experienced riders and novices. The surroundings are hilly and you're never far from the lakes that characterise the local landscape. Of course you can rent bikes from us.
Suggestions for walking/hiking routes >>
Follow us on Endomondo and find routes >>
MTB-rides with local guide
Close to Birkhede you will find Denmark's best tracks and routes.
Bring your bike and challenge yourself in our nearby surroundings or visit The Roof of Denmark (MTB track close to Himmelbjerget. Only in Danish) or The tracks in Nordskoven (only in Danish).
We arrange free guided tours in the weekends in the low season and several times weekly in the high season
Morning jogs - A great way to start the day
Enjoy a morning jog in the weekends in the low season and/or three times a week in the high season. Always with a local guide.
Everybody can participate. Lenght: usually 5 - 12 km.
Check out our activity programme which is handed out in the reception, posted here on our web-page and on our Facebook-page.
Activity programme: Tournaments, fun and games
In the weekends during the low season and several times a week in the high season we arrange tournaments, fun and games for the whole family:
E.g campfires with twistbread-baking, jogs, competitions, football-, basketball-, volleyball- and tabletennis tournaments.
Playgrounds
Playgrounds for children of all ages.The toddler playground, with slide, seesaw animals, swings and so on, is off by itself near the lakeside toilet building. See playground >>
For older children we have a climbing net, bouncy cushions, a small bike track and a mooncar track. This play area is located in the entrance area.
Se legeområdet >>
Multi-sport court
Area for ball games, with climbing wall and volleyball/handball nets.Our multi-sport court is also here, ready for a game of football, basketball or whatever takes your fancy. See the multisport court >>
The ball-game area also comprises our petanque court, which can be used by guests of all ages.
Petanque balls are available at the reception.
Shop and grill bar
The shop sells fresh bread from a local baker, along with ice-cream, sweets, various drinks and edibles, and a small selection of souvenirs and toys.
Next-door to the shop, you will find the grill bar. We offer burgers, hotdogs, chicken, fish fillets and French fries. See the full menu in the shop. The food is ordered in the shop and collected when ready. Enjoy it in your caravan/tent, in the TV-lounge or in one of our barbecue/eating areas.
The Grill bar is open in week 27-32.
Peace and quiet
Peace and quiet are readily available. The pool area, playground and multi-sport court are all located together, in the entrance area. So there are plenty of opportunities to search out a quiet spot elsewhere. The toddler playground is next to the toilet building by the lake.
TV-lounge
TV and lounge with a mini library, bob, shuffle ball, pool table, PlayStation, Wii and other games.
Playroom for small children
Large indoor playroom for children up to age 6.
Peek inside the playroom >> (NB! New pictures soon)
Youth room
Youth room with table tennis, foosball and airhockey.
You bring your own bats and balls.
Dog fence
Let the dog run around without a leash.