Field Trip: Saksfjed Wilderness

Saturday 1 May 2027 · Optional · £30

Round off your conference with a day at Saksfjed Wilderness, one of Denmark’s largest rewilding projects, hosted by the Hempel Foundation.

About Saksfjed Wilderness

Saksfjed Wilderness covers 800 hectares on southern Lolland. Until recently, the land was farmed and managed for forestry. Today it is being returned to nature, with natural processes and large herbivores shaping a landscape of open woodland, flower-rich grassland, wet meadows and scrub.

Tauros cattle, bred to fill the ecological role of the extinct aurochs, graze the land year-round alongside Exmoor horses. Together they create a living mosaic of habitats, and the site is fast becoming one of Denmark’s most exciting places for biodiversity.

Your day

Experts from the Hempel Foundation will guide you through the landscape, sharing the vision behind the project, how it is managed and what has changed since rewilding began. It is a rare chance to see large-scale rewilding up close and talk to the people making it happen.

• Morning: Coach departs Copenhagen at 08:00 (around two hours’ travel)

• Around 10:00–15:00: Guided visit to Saksfjed Wilderness

• Afternoon: Coach returns to Copenhagen, arriving at around 17:00

Timings may change slightly. We’ll confirm the final schedule by email before the trip.

Tickets

Tickets cost £30. This covers the cost of the coach; the tours are kindly provided free of charge by the Hempel Foundation. There are 70 places, allocated on a first come, first served basis. If demand is high, we’ll look into adding a second coach.

The field trip is open to everyone, whether or not you’re attending the conference. [Book on the Buy Tickets page.]

Getting there

The coach will leave from a central location in Copenhagen that’s easy to reach by public transport. We’ll email the exact pick-up and drop-off point to everyone with a ticket.

Food and drink not included

Food and drink aren’t included, so please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.

What to bring

The trip goes ahead whatever the weather. Late spring in Denmark can be cool, wet and windy, so please come prepared with:

• waterproof walking boots or shoes

• a warm layer and a waterproof coat

• a packed lunch and a refillable water bottle

• binoculars, if you have them

Accessibility

[To be confirmed: walking distances, terrain and access for people with limited mobility.]

On the day

The Hempel Foundation team will lead the visit and brief you on the site rules when you arrive, including keeping a safe distance from the grazing animals. Please follow their guidance at all times.

Cancellations

Field trip tickets are non-refundable. If you can no longer go, you’re welcome to pass your place on to someone else.

Not joining the field trip?

Copenhagen is a wonderful city to explore in spring. See our [Information page] for some of our favourite things to do.