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Visit Houens Odde
Houens Odde International Scout Centre is the largest scout centre in Northern Europe and it is open all year for scouts and guides, as well as for people who are not scouts. The centre is owned by the Danish scout organization KFUM-Scouts in Denmark, and the centre was founded in 1948. The centre is the main training and education centre for the KFUM-Scouts in Denmark, and therefore we have a big focus on leaders.
Houens Odde is situated in the heart of Denmark, about 10 km from the city of Kolding and 45 km away from Billund International Airport. Houens Odde is a peninsula surrounded by water. Many of the campsites are in the forest, close to the water. There is also on big grass area before you enter the forest with a beautiful view to the water.
You can plan your own scout or guide camp at the centre – indoor or outdoor. Or you can join one of the events in the centre programme.
At Houens Odde we have Danish and international volunteers working all year round. This means that you can always get an international experience when you visit our centre.
Outdoor Camping
Camp outside at the biggest Scout Centre in Scandinavia
Big camps or small camps? The campsites at the centre differ in sizes therefore you can visit the centre as a small group or big group of more than 1000 scouts.
Staying at Houens Odde
Bring your own tents for camping at Houens Odde or rent the tents and equipment you need.
(Please note, we offer a limited number of tents and equipment, so please ask in advance to make sure you get the equipment you need.)
You can join one of the centre camps in July or you can book a campsite and plan your own camp.
The camp fee covers firewood, pioneering poles, cooling room facilities and access to toilets and showers.
If you come to Houens Odde on your own you can book some activities – canoes, kayaks, building rafts, orienteering, hiking, axe throwing, archery and teambuilding. You can also get information about trips and attractions.
Book the activities and equipment in advance at the centre office. Here you can also ask if other activities are available.
Catering
You must go shopping for food yourselves. The nearest supermarket is about 6 km away from the campsites.
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
General information about booking and payment is available here:
Indoor camping
At Houens Odde you can book a space for your indoor camp no matter if you are a large group or just a small one.
The indoor camping facilities are:
- Stensgaarden
- The Activity Centre
- The Gilwell Huts
- Roverknuden
If you come to Houens Odde on your own you can book some activities – canoes, kayaks, building rafts, orienteering, hiking, axe throwing, archery and teambuilding. You can also get information about trips and attractions. You can use the outdoor fireplaces, pioneering poles etc. for your activities.
Book the activities and equipment in advance at the centre office. Here you can also ask if other activities are available.
Catering
You must go shopping for food yourselves. The nearest supermarket is about 6 km away from the campsites.
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
General information about booking and payment is available here:
Things to do in the local area
If you wish to explore the local area around Houens Odde, we have made an overview of some of the popular attractions – not too far from Houens Odde.
