A Night in the Scouts' Forest Near Regstrup

Spejdercenter Kagerup is tucked away in a wooded area off Kagerupvej near Regstrup in Holbæk Municipality on Zealand. The site belongs to a scout group but welcomes visitors who want to spend the night in two well-maintained shelters with room for up to eight people. You arrive on foot along a trail — cars are not allowed on the gravel road — and that small detail sets the mood for the entire stay. The noise of everyday life fades away as you step into a quiet forest environment where the pace shifts immediately.

Simple Setup, Real Nature Experience

The shelter site comes with a fire pit and a basic outhouse, but neither firewood nor drinking water is available on site, so both must be brought along. The simplicity is part of the appeal — you are close to nature without any buffer. The forest floor around the shelters smells of pine needles and damp earth, and in the evening you can sit by the fire listening to owls in the treetops. It is the kind of overnight stay that brings back memories of the best childhood scout camps, whether you were ever a scout or not.

Regstrup and Surroundings

Regstrup is a small station town on the Northwest Railway between Holbæk and Kalundborg. The town has a couple of grocery shops where you can stock up before heading into the woods. The area around Kagerup offers quiet country roads and forest trails ideal for walking and cycling. The landscape is shaped by the gentle, rolling moraine terrain typical of northwest Zealand, with fields, hedgerows, and small woodlands alternating with open views.

Nature and Hiking Routes

From Spejdercenter Kagerup it is easy to head out into the surrounding countryside on foot. The Åmose area — one of Denmark's largest lowland wetlands — lies not far to the south and attracts birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts with its rich wildlife. To the north and east, Holbæk Fjord and Isefjord are within reach, and numerous local paths make it possible to put together routes of varying length across the landscape.

Experiences Nearby

Holbæk Municipality has plenty of nature and culture experiences to offer. Tølløse Dyrehave with free-roaming fallow deer, Skarresø with fishing opportunities, and Holbæk town with its vibrant harbour and historic centre are all within short distance. For scouts and outdoor families, Kagerup is an ideal starting point for a weekend in nature where children can play freely among the trees. Find more experiences and inspiration at destinationsjaelland.dk.