On a canoe trip, you get really close to nature. But on a multi-day trip with overnight stays, you have the opportunity to experience it in a completely unique way.

We have compiled an overview of shelters along Odense river, so you can enjoy a unique two-day canoe trip with an overnight stay in a shelter.

We recommend starting your trip in Bellinge to make the most of the experience.
Kulturbotanisk Have
Kulturbotanisk Have is located on the stretch between Ejby Mølle and Stige Ø.

You can view the location here.

The garden was founded in 1948 by teacher Arne Emdal and was originally owned by Odense School Board. It was named "School Botanical Garden" and was used for teaching botany and plant distribution. Later, it was taken over by Odense's park department.

Shelters in Kulturbotanisk Have Garden cannot be reserved. Here, you can admire an impressive collection of perennials as well as Denmark's largest collection of birch and fern plants from around the world. There is also an extensive assortment of geraniums and daylilies. The old, densely flowering, and fragrant roses are a delight to both the eye and the nose.

Stige Ø
The southern part of the island has four shelters – covered wooden structures that protect against wind and weather. Remember to bring a sleeping bag and mat, as you will be sleeping directly on the wooden floor.

The northernmost shelter is separate and accommodates 6 people. Reservation is not needed.

100 meters further south, there are three shelters in a row, accommodating a total of 18-20 people

Reserve a shelter at Stige Ø here.

 Vigelsø

The shelter is located on the uninhabited island of Vigelsø in the middle of Odense Fjord. The island can only be visited if you have the means to sail across the fjord yourself.

There is plenty to see and experience, and the opportunity to stay on an island that you often have all to yourself is a very special experience.
Vigelsø was purchased by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency in 1990 and underwent a large-scale nature restoration project. The island is now designated as a habitat and bird protection area, and part of the Odense Wildlife Reserve.
On the island, you will find several smaller hiking trails, as well as various viewpoints and bird towers.

 Reserve a shelter at Vigelsø here.