Kongsgaarden Vester Broby – Hostel and Primitive Camping

If you dream of a simple overnight stay in the middle of nature, Kongsgaarden in Vester Broby offers primitive accommodation in a cosy hostel. The well-preserved, four-winged farm lies beautifully by the Suså river in a protected ice-age landscape south of Sorø – a peaceful place to settle in for the night on your hiking or cycling trip.

The hostel is set up in the farm's old stable and is an offer for hikers, cyclists and similar travellers who stay overnight simply and primitively. Here there are beds, a bath, toilet and a basic kitchen, so you can get under a roof, rest your legs and get ready for the next stage.

The place is especially suited to those who travel light and appreciate simplicity and community. There may be several guests in the hostel at the same time, so you show consideration for one another, sweep and tidy up – and leave the place as you would like to find it yourself. Please note that open fire and smoking are not permitted in or near the buildings.

Kongsgaarden lies close to the long-distance hiking route that stretches across Europe and is an obvious overnight stop for long-distance walkers. Around the farm the protected landscape unfolds with meadows, a lake and paths along the Suså – ideal for an evening walk or an early morning hike.

The nature around Vester Broby is rich in experiences. On the large meadow you will find Dybkæret, a lake created after peat digging, where on quiet evenings the frogs croak in chorus. For more inspiration on nature and excursions in the area, you can explore the possibilities at Destination Sjælland, where all of West Zealand unfolds.

The hostel is open around the clock during the summer half of the year and cannot be booked in advance – you simply drop by and find a spot. The overnight stay itself is free, while you pay for the use of hot water and electricity. Voluntary contributions to the running of the place are always welcome and help keep it in good condition.

A stay here is about simplicity and presence – waking to birdsong, feeling the calm by the river and experiencing the living cultural landscape around the old royal farm. Bring your hiking boots or your bike and discover why primitive accommodation at Kongsgaarden has become a treasured stop for everyone seeking a stay close to nature in the heart of West Zealand.