Rising into the air well beyond the tallest reaches of the surrounding forest’s trees, an impressive observation tower lets visitors make their way into the clouds for some unprecedented views of Gisselfeld Klosters, a privately-owned preservation that sits about an hour to the south of Copenhagen. The 1,969-foot walkway, which was designed by the Danish architecture studio EFFEKT, is accessible to all, as it incorporates a gently sloping ramp rather than an endless set of breath-stealing stairs. The tower’s multi-tiered nature encourages visitors to enjoy the scenery from every one of its levels. Thanks to the ramp, people can take their time with the ascent, making their quest to reach the top almost as important as the destination itself.
This modern observation tower is soon-to-be part of the forest?s “Camp Adventure,” an amusement park filled with activities like zip lining and advanced indoor rock climbing. Guests will be able to get up-close views of the forest?s lakes, wetlands, creeks, cliffs, and aviaries as they traverse a series of pathways and bridges that ultimately lead to EFFEKT’s “Treetop Experience.”

To get to the tower, you’ll have to take one of two ramps. The “high” walkway gives visitors a look at the forest?s oldest and tallest trees, while the “low” walkway passes through some areas that have been lined with newly-planted saplings. You’ll also have to trek over some hilly...