Lille Vildmose is a raised bog of about 76 km2. It is more than 15.000 soccer fields.
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Lille Vildmose is a raised bog of about 76 km2. It is more than 15.000 soccer fields.
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Welcome to Lille Vildmose
Lille Vildmose means ‘The little raised bog’, but there is nothing small about Lille Vildmose. On the contrary, it is large, wet, and wild. The large area of 7.600 hectares is a real Danish wilderness with magnificent and unspoilt nature and a unique wildlife – a wealth of nature that many to not know exists in Denmark.
In the middle of Lille Vildmose, you will find the visitor center, Lille Vildmosecentret. Start your visit here and let the helpful staff guide you to the best places to go in the large area. You can also purchase an entrance ticket to the visitor center and get access to our large and wild experience universe with i.a. cinema (movies in English and German), exhibition, wild boars, and a playground.
Read more about our ticket prices and openings hours right here.
At Lille Vildmosecentret it should be fun to get smarter and we promise that here are wild experiences for both big and small nature nerds. Throughout the season we have exciting activities for the whole family. See them all in our activity calendar. (Only in danish)
At the reception you can get handed out a map and get a piece of advice on how to experience the bog and wild nature area on your own. It is free to visit the area and it can be done all day all year. If you are lucky, you can experience the wild animals. It is also possible to take a guided tour with one of the guides, who knows the bog, the stories, and the best places to experience the wild animals and plants.
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Lille vildmose – a world of wonders
In the northern part of Jutland – 30 km (20 miles) to the south east of Aalborg lies Lille Vildmose a raised bog of about 76 km2 (50 square miles).
In Lille Vildmose you will find a variety of animals such as moose, deer, foxes and a lot of interesting birds – i.e. eagles, cranes, geese, hawks and swans. Also the flora of the bog is very interesting.
The area used to be a production area where peat was dug. Now the area is protected, but you are free to go around in the area by car, or riding your own bike – you may even walk. In the area you will find towers for watching and wooden paths to enter the wet peatland.
Do not walk into the peatland – it is wet and very deep (up til 90 % is water).
Lille Vildmose Centre – the natural starting point
In order to find your way around you might visit Lille Vildmose Centre. The centre in an exhibition where you can learn about the bog, the animals and the evolution of the bog. There is a cinema where films about the animals and the bog will be shown on your demand. Several of the films are in English and German.
In weekends and holidays the peat train will take you to the newly established Birkesø and the guide will give you information of what you see.
The area called ‘The Wild Area’ is a newly established area where you can have so called ‘hands-on’ experiences. You will also find an enclosure with wild boars.
The cantre has a small café with hot and cold drinks and a bite to eat. Outside the café there is a nice playground for the children.
We have been chosen as the best Outdoor experience of 2020
We are proud and honored that our visitors have chosen Lille Vildmose as the Outdoor Experience of 2020. Thank you for all the votes, donations, well-meaning words and your many visits.
