Kids and nature
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Find tips and ideas on how to make a trip to nature a fun experience for the whole family!
Play, Learning, and Nature Experiences
Take the kids outside and explore everything nature has to offer! Nature is the perfect playground, where children can explore, play, and learn through exciting activities. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for nature activities for children or just want to enjoy a day outdoors, you’ll find plenty of opportunities in and around Fredericia.
8 Tips for Free Outdoor Activities for Kids
In Fredericia and its surroundings, you can experience nature in countless ways. Here are some ideas for free nature experiences with children:
1. Go on a wooden sculpture hunt
Explore nature and find the impressive wooden sculptures hidden in and around Fredericia. A fun and exciting activity where children can combine adventure with nature experiences.
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2. Fun by the water
Experience the Little Belt and the beautiful Blue Flag beaches around Fredericia. Build sandcastles, go fossil hunting, collect shells, or catch crabs.
Mads Østergaard
3. Wildlife and birdwatching
Bring binoculars on your trip and see how many different birds and animals you can spot in the forest or by the coast. Experience, for example, eagles at Rands Fjord or fallow deer in Fuglsang Forest.
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4. Outdoor nature bingo
Make a list of things children should find in nature – e.g., a specific flower, an animal, or a funny-shaped leaf. The Trelde Næs area has a unique animal and plant life and is a great choice for your next adventure.
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5. Campfire fun
Many of Fredericia’s natural areas have campfire spots where you can bake twisted bread (snobrød) and enjoy nature together.
Dannesboe Fotografi
6. Play and walks in nature
Put on your hiking boots and go on a fun walk with the kids in Fredericia’s nature. Explore forests, green landscapes, or the beautiful beaches. There are trails for everyone, whether you prefer short walks or longer adventures.
Malik Skydsgaard
7. Sleep under the open sky
Spending a night in a shelter is a fantastic experience for both children and adults. It gives a break from everyday screens, strengthens togetherness, and creates memories under the starry sky.
8. Borrow equipment at the gear bank
Visit Naturcenter Trelde Næs or Naturcenter Lundingsvej, where you can borrow equipment for your nature experiences free of charge. At the gear bank, you’ll find, among other things, crab fishing rods, fishing nets, and campfire/snobrød sticks. Perfect for a day filled with fun activities in nature.
Take the kids to the forest this weekend
Go on a forest adventure and experience the magic of nature with the children. The forests around Fredericia are full of free experiences and adventures for the whole family. Here, children can run freely, climb trees, build dens, and collect leaves and cones. Explore ancient oak trees, discover hidden paths, or listen to birdsong while enjoying the calm of nature.
The forest offers a new adventure each season – jump into colorful autumn leaves, build snowmen in winter, listen to the birdsong of spring, or enjoy the shade from the treetops on a warm summer day. Regardless of the season, the forest provides fun activities and free outdoor experiences.
Pack your backpack and find your next forest adventure in Fredericia. We recommend these two forests, which are extremely child-friendly:
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Trelde Næs
Trelde Næs is a unique natural area with forests, tidal meadows, high cliffs and a Blue Flag bathing beach.
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Go on a tour with a nature guide
Free tours throughout the year
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Did you know?
Fredericia is part of Nature Park Lillebælt. When you visit our nature centres, you can get a free Vilde-bælt pas, both containing fun and concrete ideas for things to do when exploring Nature Park Lillebælt.
It doesn’t get easier to explore Denmark’s beautiful nature. Enjoy!
Find inspiration in the Outdoor Guide
Go on an adventure in Fredericia’s beautiful nature
Photo: Dannesboe Fotografi