Shelters and nature campsites
Stay in the middle of nature and pitch your tent at a nature campsite or spend the night in a shelter. Many sites are free. Some offer both a fire pit, toilet, and water.
There are plenty of opportunities to sleep under the open sky in and around Vejle. Do you want to sleep in the forest, along the river, or perhaps close to the beach?
There are shelters and campsites spread throughout Vejle Municipality. In many places, you will find firewood for lighting a fire, drinking water, and toilets. It’s primitive camping at its best.
Book shelter
Some shelter sites need to be booked in advance. You can find an overview of all shelters and campsites via Udeliv Vejle.
When you click on a site on the map, you can read more about the site and how to book it.
See selected shelters
Shelter at Andkær Vig
Find shelter at Andkær Vig
Shelter at Bindeballe Købmandsgård
Read about shelter at Bindeballe Købmandsgård
Shelter at Naturrum Kirstinelyst
See shelter at Naturrum KirstinelystUseful tips and practical answers for your trip into nature
Who has the right to use a shelter if it cannot be booked?
If a shelter cannot be booked, it generally operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
At Danish Nature Agency shelters that cannot be reserved, the first person to arrive has the right to use the shelter for up to two consecutive nights. If the shelter is occupied, it may be possible at some sites to pitch a tent nearby.
Be considerate of other visitors, keep noise to a minimum and leave the site tidy.
Read more about shelters and primitive campsites on the Danish Nature Agency website.
What should I do with waste and toilet needs when staying overnight in nature?
Always take your waste with you if there is no waste bin at the site, and leave the area as you found it.
If there is no toilet at the site, be considerate of nature and other visitors. On Udeliv Vejle, you can see which facilities are available at each shelter or campsite, including toilets and other practical facilities.
Where can I pitch a tent or stay overnight in nature in the Vejle area?
You can stay overnight at designated campsites and shelters as well as in selected forests where wild camping is permitted.
Udeliv Vejle provides an overview of shelters, campsites and other places where you can stay overnight in nature. Some locations must be booked in advance, while others can be used without a reservation.
Find places to stay overnight in nature on Udeliv Vejle.
You can also see forests where wild camping is permitted on the Danish Nature Agency website.
Can I bring my dog into nature in the Vejle area?
Yes. You can generally bring your dog into nature, but it must normally be kept on a lead.
In designated dog forests, dogs may run off the lead if you keep them under full control. On beaches, dogs may generally be off the lead from 1 October to 31 March, while they must be kept on a lead from 1 April to 30 September.
Special rules may apply in certain natural areas and on beaches, so always follow local signs.
Read more about dogs in nature on the Vejle Municipality website.
Can I light a fire in nature in the Vejle area?
Yes, but only where it is permitted. In forests and on uncultivated land, fires are generally only allowed at designated fire pits. Fires are also permitted on unvegetated stretches of beach unless local rules or a temporary fire ban state otherwise.
When lighting a fire in nature, always:
- check that fires are permitted at the location
- avoid lighting a fire in very dry or windy conditions
- keep a safe distance from trees, bushes and other flammable vegetation
- make sure the fire is completely extinguished before leaving
- take your waste with you
- only use firewood from the area if this is clearly permitted
During dry periods, temporary fire bans may be introduced and can also apply to designated fire and barbecue areas.
Read more about the rules for open fires in nature on the Danish Nature Agency website.
Do I need to book a shelter in advance in Vejle Municipality?
Some shelters in Vejle Municipality must be booked in advance, while others can be used without a reservation.
On Udeliv Vejle, you can see which shelters can be booked and which operate on a first-come, first-served basis. If no booking information is shown for a shelter, you generally do not need to make a reservation.
Find shelters and booking information on Udeliv Vejle.
Some shelters are located on land managed by the Danish Nature Agency and can be booked through its booking system.
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Last updated June 2026.