Furesø Municipality: Lake, Forest and Culture

At Furesø: Shore, Trails and Water

Furesø Municipality is at its most distinctive around Furesø itself: a green belt of trees lines the shore, with steep slopes and noticeably hilly terrain in some places. Furesøbad has good access, and you can reach the water there in a wheelchair.

Baadfarten began operating a regular scheduled service on Lyngby Sø, Bagsværd Sø and Furesøen in the early 1890s, and has run there regularly ever since. Timetables vary by season; check them separately before your trip. Non-motorised water sports are permitted for everyone on Furesø, for example canoeing, kayaking, rowing, sailing in a dinghy or windsurfing.

Fishing is also generally permitted without restriction in Furesøen. Anyone aged 18 to 65 needs a fishing licence. Eels may not be landed, and self-catching equipment such as fish traps is prohibited. Possible catches include zander, perch, pike, carp and crucian carp.

Hiking, Cycling and a Night Outdoors

The unmarked “Furesø rundt” hiking route is 22.4 km long and runs partly along the lakeshore and partly on public roads. A shorter option is the “Stemmer fra Furesø” podwalk: it is about 1.5 km long and takes roughly half an hour on foot. Check that the audio is available before your visit. The marked “Furesø og Nørreskov” hiking trail leads down the steep slopes of Nørreskoven to the shore of Furesø, passing old trees and scenic viewpoints.

Along the entire Nørreskoven shoreline at Furesø, jetties with fire pits are spaced at regular intervals. You may camp at these spots for a single night. Free camping is also permitted in Nørreskoven at Furesø under the 1-2-3 rule.

Mountain bike route descriptions vary: one 26 km route runs through Nørreskoven, Frederiksdal Storskov, Bøndernes Hegn, Hareskovene and Jonstrup Vang. The mountain bike route in Nørreskoven is 4.2 km long, marked in red and identified with mountain bike pictograms. The Hareskovene mountain bike trail system includes, among other routes, a 5.7 km circuit in Nørreskoven, starting on Frederiksborgvej.

History and Culture

The former Flyvestation Værløse site preserves traces of history and experiences from the German occupation and the Cold War. The Immigrantmuseet covers 500 years of Danish immigration history and is considered Denmark’s only museum of its kind.

Mosegaarden in Værløse dates back to the late 18th century. At the Gadekærshuset on Mosegaarden, you can book a session to bake bread in the old stone oven. Guided tours of the former merchant’s house are available at Cornelen; check the current visitor arrangements before visiting.

Cornelen is furnished as a typical rural general store from the 1930s. The shop sells old-fashioned sweets such as rock candy and Bismarck drops, as well as toys; the café serves coffee and tea. These offerings may change depending on the museum’s visitor and operating arrangements. At Den Gamle Smedje, visitors can experience the forge, anvil and traditional crafts. Booking may be required.

Getting There and Regional Orientation

Farum S-train station provides access to the area; from there, it is about a 1 km walk to the northern end of Nørreskoven. This is a useful reference point for planning your journey if you want to include this forest.

Mølleåen Nature Park covers 50 km², has an extensive network of trails and extends across the municipalities of Egedal, Furesø, Allerød and Frederikssund, as well as the Naturstyrelsen Østsjælland area. This gives you a broader point of reference, encompassing not only the shore and trails of Nørreskoven but also a nature park that spans several municipalities.

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Farum, Værløse, Fredensborg, Rudersdal Municipality, Allerød Municipality, Frederiksberg, Gladsaxe, Brøndby Municipality

For the main travel overview: Hovedstaden.