Dog forests in Assens Municipality

Dog Forests in Assens Municipality – Find the Best Dog Forests in and Around Assens

Looking for a dog forest in Assens Municipality where your dog can run freely, play and explore nature? In Assens and the surrounding area, you'll find several lovely dog forests offering great opportunities for dog walking, play, training and enjoyable walks with your four-legged friend.

Here is your guide to 7 dog forests in Assens Municipality, including locations in Assens, Haarby, Aarup, Brylle and Vissenbjerg. Find information about fencing, parking, access and facilities to help you choose the area that best suits you and your dog.

• Assens: Brunebjerg Dog Forest
• Assens: Lundager Skov Dog Forest
• Brydegård: Feddet Dog Forest
• Brylle: Brylle Vandskov Dog Forest
• Haarby: Trunderupskoven Dog Forest
• Vissenbjerg: Vissenbjerg Dog Forest
• Aarup: Møllegårdsskoven Dog Forest

Rules for Dog Forests in Assens Municipality

As a general rule, your dog may run off-leash in the designated dog forests in Assens Municipality, provided you have full control over it. This means your dog must come when called, and you must always be able to control its behaviour.

If you're unsure whether your dog will obey your commands, you must keep it on a leash – even inside the dog forest. This helps ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for both dogs and their owners.

Most dog forests are marked with signs or fences, making it easy to see where your dog is allowed to run off-leash.

Brunebjerg Dog Forest – Fenced Dog Forest with Agility Equipment and Puppy Area

Brunebjerg Dog Forest is a great choice for dog owners looking for a fenced dog forest in Assens Municipality with opportunities for play, exercise and dog training.

The dog forest is fully fenced and has one entrance. Throughout the forest, you'll find agility equipment for play and mental stimulation, as well as benches where dog owners can take a break.

For younger dogs, there is a separate, smaller fenced area reserved for puppies aged 2–6 months.

Access is from Fåborgvej, where you should follow the signs from the road. Parking spaces are located along the dog forest on the left-hand side of the gravel road, while the entrance is on the right.

Remember that dogs must be kept on a leash in the surrounding allotment garden area.

Practical Information about Brunebjerg Dog Forest

• Address: Solsikkevej, 5610 Assens
• Fencing: Fully fenced with one entrance
• Facilities: Agility equipment, benches and a separate puppy area
• Puppy area: For puppies aged 2–6 months
• Parking: Access from Fåborgvej
• Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day
• Admission: Free

Lundager Skov Dog Forest near Assens – 6 Hectares of Fenced Dog Forest

Looking for a large, fenced dog forest near Assens? Lundager Skov Dog Forest is an excellent place to take your dog for a walk.

The dog forest is located in the southwestern corner of Lundager Skov, east of Østre Ringvej/Middelfartvej near Assens. The area covers approximately 6 hectares, is fully fenced and has two entrances, both facing Brahesborgvej.

Lundager Skov is a relatively new forest, officially opened at the end of 2021. Thousands of trees and shrubs have been planted as part of the development of a new natural area near Assens.

The surrounding area also offers woodland trails, wildlife and a covered picnic shelter, making Lundager Skov a lovely destination for nature lovers.

The dog forest is owned and maintained by the Danish Nature Agency.

Practical Information about Lundager Skov Dog Forest

• Address: Brahesborgvej, 5610 Assens
• Size: Approx. 6 hectares
• Fencing: Fully fenced with two entrances
• Access: Both entrances are located along Brahesborgvej
• Owner: Danish Nature Agency (Naturstyrelsen)
• Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day

Feddet Dog Forest near Brydegård – A Dog Forest Close to the Beach

Feddet Dog Forest near Brydegård is an excellent choice if you want to enjoy a scenic walk with your dog close to the water. The dog forest extends all the way to the shoreline, allowing you to combine a woodland walk with a visit to the beach.

The dog forest is not fenced, but the area is marked with red pictogram posts. There are no paved paths or roads in the area.

From 1 October to 31 March, dogs are also allowed to run off-leash along the beach itself, provided they remain under full control.

Access is from Helnæsvej, with parking available in the car park south of Brydegård.

Practical Information about Feddet near Brydegård

• Address: Helnæsvej, 5683 Haarby
• Fencing: Not fenced
• Facilities: Access to the shoreline and natural walking trails
• Parking: Car park south of Brydegård
• Admission: Free

Brylle Vandskov Dog Forest – Fenced Dog Forest with Trails and Benches

Brylle Vandskov Dog Forest is a fenced off-leash area covering approximately 1.6 hectares, located in the municipally owned part of Brylle Vandskov.

The dog forest is situated a short distance inside the woodland and can be reached via the local network of walking trails. The entrance is located near the forest's covered picnic shelter.

Inside the dog forest, you'll find established paths where you can walk your dog off-leash, as well as picnic tables and benches where you can take a break.

Brylle Vandskov is also an excellent place to combine off-leash play with a longer nature walk. Dogs are welcome in the rest of the forest, provided they are kept on a leash outside the fenced area.

The forest can be accessed from Toftevej, Kløvermarksvej and Vibækvej. Parking is available near the old waterworks on Vibækvej and at Toftevej.

The dog forest is owned and maintained by Assens Municipality.

Practical Information about Brylle Vandskov Dog Forest

• Address: Vibækvej, 5250 Odense SV
• Size: Approx. 1.6 hectares
• Fencing: Fully fenced
• Facilities: Walking trails, tables, benches, rubbish bins and a covered picnic shelter in the forest area
• Parking: At Vibækvej and Toftevej
• Owner: Assens Municipality
• Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day
• Admission: Free

Haarby Dog Forest – Dog Forest with Agility Equipment and Puppy Enclosure

Haarby Dog Forest is located in a corner of Trunderupskoven and is a lovely place for dogs and their owners to enjoy an active walk in nature.

The dog forest is fenced and has three entrances. There is plenty of space for play and exercise along the natural woodland trails. There are no paved roads inside the dog forest.

Throughout the area, you'll find agility equipment to keep your dog active, as well as benches where you can take a break.

The dog forest also has a separate fenced area for puppies aged 2–6 months.

Parking is available near the entrance from Akkerupvej. At the entrance, you'll find a rubbish bin and the dog forest's rules.

Please note that dogs must be kept on a leash in the rest of Trunderupskoven outside the designated dog forest.

Practical Information about Haarby Dog Forest

• Address: Akkerupvej, 5683 Haarby
• Fencing: Fully fenced with three entrances
• Facilities: Agility equipment, benches, natural trails and a separate puppy area
• Puppy area: For puppies aged 2–6 months
• Parking: At Akkerupvej
• Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day
• Admission: Free

Vissenbjerg Dog Forest – Fenced Dog Forest with a Lake for Swimming

Vissenbjerg Dog Forest is a fenced natural area covering approximately 1 hectare, where dogs can run freely, play and explore nature.

The dog forest is connected to Vissenbjerg's network of walking trails and can be accessed via the passage between Duedalen 53 and 55. Parking is also available here.

One of the special features of Vissenbjerg Dog Forest is its natural lake with water lilies, where dogs can swim and cool off.

The area includes both open grassy spaces and denser vegetation, offering variety and plenty of opportunities for play and exploration.

Benches and rubbish bins are provided for dog owners. The entire dog forest is enclosed by fencing and shelterbelts separating it from nearby roads and residential areas.

Vissenbjerg Dog Forest is therefore an excellent choice if you're looking for a fenced dog forest on Funen with swimming opportunities for dogs.

Practical Information about Vissenbjerg Dog Forest

• Address: Duedalen, 5492 Vissenbjerg
• Size: Approx. 1 hectare
• Fencing: Fully fenced
• Facilities: Natural lake, swimming opportunities, benches, dog waste bags and rubbish bins
• Parking: At Duedalen 53–55
• Owner: Assens Municipality
• Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day
• Admission: Free

Møllegårdsskoven Dog Forest in Aarup – Fenced Dog Forest with Scenic Trails

Looking for a dog forest in Aarup where your dog can run freely in beautiful natural surroundings? Møllegårdsskoven Dog Forest is a fully fenced dog exercise area in the southern part of Møllegårdsskoven.

The dog forest offers opportunities for off-leash play and exercise in a natural woodland setting, with fencing separating the dog area from the rest of the forest.

Outside the dog forest, you'll find a wider network of trails covering approximately 2.3 kilometres, where you can continue your walk with your dog on a leash. The route passes through varied landscapes with young woodland, lakes, open natural areas and viewpoints.

Møllegårdsskoven is therefore an excellent choice for dog owners who want to combine a visit to a fenced dog forest with a longer walk in nature.

Parking is available on the grassy area near Møllegårdsvej and Ugelbjergvej.

Practical Information about Møllegårdsskoven Dog Forest

• Address: Møllegårdsvej, 5560 Aarup
• Fencing: Fully fenced
• Facilities: Walking trails and parking
• Trail network: Approx. 2.3 kilometres in the surrounding forest
• Parking: Near Møllegårdsvej and Ugelbjergvej
• Owner: Assens Municipality
• Admission: Free

Find the Right Dog Forest in Assens Municipality

Whether you're looking for a fenced dog forest on Funen, a dog forest with agility equipment, a separate puppy area or a scenic dog walk close to the beach, you'll find plenty of options in Assens Municipality.

If you'd like to train your dog or let it play with other dogs, you can visit the dog forests in Brunebjerg or Haarby, both of which offer agility equipment and separate puppy areas.

If you prefer a walk close to the water, Feddet near Brydegård and Vissenbjerg Dog Forest are excellent choices.

The dog forests in Lundager Skov, Brylle Vandskov and Møllegårdsskoven also offer great opportunities to combine off-leash play with nature experiences and longer walks.

Explore the dog forests in Assens Municipality or visit www.hundeskove.dk to find your next favourite place for an enjoyable walk with your four-legged friend.