The best family-friendly hikes and walks around Vandværksskoven

Yes, it's a bit dilapidated. And the floor beneath the helm doesn't look very trustworthy. But it passed our stress test with flying colors. And otherwise, it wouldn't have been so deep, since the ship doesn't have a bottom, but simply sits on flat natural ground. A land-based warship, after all...

A visit is worthwhile even without a ticket. Many of the bunkers are freely accessible and even illuminated.

A fantastic view. You can drive almost right up to it or park at the Møllehuset and walk up.

The ship is in poor condition. Enter at your own risk. I didn't dare go in with all the rust.

You drive into the parking lot and are amazed. You recognize the shape! And indeed, it is. Here, the halved shell of an experimental nuclear power plant from the 1960s has been meaningfully reused as a concert pavilion. In this function, the beautiful curve of the vault is pleasing. To reassure you, the structure poses no danger. The nuclear power plant never went into operation because, after completion, it became apparent that the reactor chamber's shell was quite delicate. This enabled safe dismantling and sensible recycling, serving as a reminder of a technology-believing, not always entirely successful, pre-solar era. History and technology buffs are recommended to Wunderland Kalkar in Germany, where a fast breeder reactor from the same era has been meaningfully reused as an amusement park.

At the back of the Bunker Museum parking lot, you'll find an unusual surprise. Here, high up on the mountain, a ship has actually run aground, and it's open to the public. The proportions are somewhat odd, as is the structure, and looking inside the rusted hull, one initially suspects that the lower section was cut off to avoid having to install it in the ground. But far from it: it must be that way. The ship is actually a land-based military vessel used for training purposes. A kind of dry-water swimming exercise for the naval cadets.

Bangsbo Manor derives its "manorial" appeal primarily from the surrounding moat. The building itself is an old, single-story half-timbered house with side wings and a pretty fountain in the courtyard, a Biedermeier ensemble that is beautiful in its modesty. The park, divided into various themed areas, is truly worth seeing. There's a large rose garden with concentrically arranged borders, a collection of plants that grow wild in Denmark, a Bothan garden, and—a curiosity—a rock garden: here, you'll find a collection of old millstones, boundary stones, stone troughs, stone posts, and door hinges. Seating areas invite you to linger, and right at the front is the highly recommended Ice Cream and Mill House, which, according to experts, serves what experts consider the best soft ice cream ever. You can enjoy it in various lovingly decorated seating areas under the trees.

At the entrance to the park, right next to the roundabout, is a pavilion that houses the Ice Cream House. A fantastic soft-serve ice cream with a perfect mouthfeel, according to my youngest daughter—and she's an expert—the best soft-serve ice cream ever! With numerous delicious toppings and/or chocolate coating. And to rest your tired legs after a walk in the park, there are numerous lovingly arranged seating areas under the trees decorated with pretty lamps, terraces, a forest playground, and lots of painted stones. A very inviting place.