June 29 [by Bill]
I wanted to see one of the newest attractions in Denmark, the Wooden Tower, which is located southwest of Copenhagen, a little over 2-hours using public transportation, and walking for a bit.
In order to get there, I took a local bus from the apartment I’m staying at to the Copenhagen central train station. From there, I caught a 1 hour 20 minute train to the city of Næstved, and then a 26-minute bus ride from Næstved to Sydmotorvejen. From Sydmotorvejen, I walked just under a mile to an area called Camp Adventure.
Camp Adventure is basically an outdoors canopy treetop area, which includes zip lines, tree top swings, ropes, and now the Wooden Tower. The whole park is basically brand new, and none of the other attractions were open except the Wooden Tower (I was looking forward to the canopy trail). The Wooden Tower(125 DKK online, about $19) has only been open since March 19, 2019, 3-months or so, and most of the locals don’t know about it yet.
Theirs a wooden plank raised platform trail from the entrance to the Wooden Tower, which takes you through a very nice forest area.
The Wooden Tower looks like a tornado from far away, as the steel structure supports a circular spiral wooden walkway from the base to the top. As you make your way round and round, on your way up from the forest, when you start to get above the treetop line, and then the 360 views kick in. You look down at the forest below, as well as some small villages and towns off in the distance. A steady wind was blowing at the top, but not to brisk to make it uncomfortable. I’m guessing it took 12-15 minutes to walk from the base to the top, as the walk was very gradual, not taxing at all. Maybe 16 circles in all (kinda like a slinky). I’d say 50 or so people were at the park while I was there. Once they put a bus stop closer by, attendance will increase exponentially.
Since the structure is wide open, each step up and down affords you different views, shadows, leaving your imagination to ponder all things wonderful and joyous! Kinda reminded me of the 1960’s TV show opening credits, where the camera angle took you through the spiral effect.
The builders of the Wooden Tower have taken great care to disrupt as little of the forest as possible, so the walkway meanders around trees, and in a few areas, is built right around the tree trunks. In the center of the Wooden Tower are very large 3 trees which were constructed around. These reach about 40-50% of the way up, and adds a softening effect while going round and round.
The Wooden Tower is about 45 meters high, which I’m told is the highest structure in the whole area. You’re supposed to able to see Sweden, far off in the distance. I stayed on the top level for 30-minutes or so, enjoying the views, the wind in my hair, the sunshine on my skin. So nice!
The only downside is that there is no direct public transportation, so you either need a vehicle, or walk the mile or so along the bicycle lane adjacent to the highway, from the closest bus stop. It’s another 3/4 of a mile along the trailway to the top of the Wooden Tower.
Small Wide World 