The Treetop Experience is a 600 metre seamless continuous ramp connected to a 45 metre tall spiralling observation tower located in the preserved forest, Gisselfeld Klosters Skove, one hour south of Copenhagen.

The route through the trees passes gently and sensitively through different varieties of forest, while minimizing the disturbance of the environment. The treetop walk is split into a higher and a lower walkway. The high walkway will pass through the oldest parts of the forest while the tower and the lower walkway are located in the younger areas. The high walkway also features a series of activities for different user groups to learn and enjoy the forest qualities.

The culminating feature of the treetop walk is the tower and observation deck located 45 metres above the ground. The geometry of the tower is shaped to enhance the visitor experience, shunning the typical cylindrical shape in favour of a curved profile with a slender waist and enlarged base and crown. This does not only increase the stability of the tower but also increase the observation deck area at the top of the tower. Furthermore it also allows for better contact to the forest canopy.

The structure materials will be selected from the forest itself, allowing it to blend in perfectly with the surroundings.

The new Treetop Experience will be part of Camp Adventure, an existing adventure sports facility that include treetop climbing and aerial zip lines.

An opening ceremony was well attended with participants including the Prime Minister of Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the director of the Visit Sydsjælland-Møn, Martin Bender, The Mayor of Faxe Municipality, Ole Vive, and the director of Gisselfeld Klosters, Jens Risom.

The tower then opened officially to the public, welcoming 2500 visitors the following day.

All images courtesy of EFFEKT