Outdoor life

Rudersdal has many forests and green spaces.

With its 583 hectares, Rude Skov (Rude Forest) is the largest forest in Rudersdal.

It stretches from Høsterkøbvej to the north, Rudersdalvej to the south, and from Kongevejen to the west and beyond Hørsholm Kongevej to the east. Rude Skov has dams, channels and carp ponds dating back to the times of Christian IV, King of Denmark in the early 1600s. A large part of the forest is a nature reserve. It has overnight camping sites and places for bonfires. It has a nature school and a ski slope for cross-country skiing.

In Rudersdal, you can also enjoy smaller forests and green spaces, each with its own characteristics and charm.

Rudersdal is surrounded by water. To the north is Sjælsø, to the southeast Furesøen, to the south Mølleåen and, last but not least, the sound Øresund to the east.

Vedbæk Havn (Vedbæk Harbour) is the only real harbour in Rudersdal. It was established in 1917–1919 and is 2.5 metres deep and has 450 berths. Today the harbour functions as a marina but continues to accommodate fishermen, and angling trips can be organized there.

Rudersdal has many lakes, marsh areas and streams, which offer the opportunity to experience rich vegetation and enjoy birds and wildlife.

Furesøen is Denmark’s deepest lake and one of the largest in North Zealand. The birdlife near the lake is very rich and, with 15 species of fish, it is popular among anglers. (Please note that you need a valid angling licence. Contact the Danish Fisheries Agency for more information.)

Between Bistrup and Holte, there is a lake and marsh area called Vaserne with rich bird and plant life.

You can enjoy the beauty of the area from the bird-watching tower and the contemplation pavilion. The Vaserne marsh is classified as a Natura 2000 nature protection area under the European Union directive on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora.

Along the southern border of Rudersdal runs a stream called Mølleåen (Mill Stream, named after the large number of water mills situated along the stream). You can paddle or canoe down the stream. It runs through Ravnholm Forest, which is often called “the Danish Switzerland”, and Jægersborg Hegn, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed par force hunting landscape in North Zealand. 

UNESCO World Heritage listed par force hunting landscape in North Zealand​

You can take a refreshing stroll, go for a walk with the stroller or the dog, find a bench and read a book, enjoy the surroundings or have a chat with the other park visitors when you venture to one of the many parks in Rudersdal.

Enjoy the many trails of RudersdalRuten (Rudersdal Trail) in our parks, forests and green spaces:

‌Get inspired by RudersdalRuten (Rudersdal Trail) on the page 'Cultural life'‌