The Denmark Nature & Forest School Study Tour is designed for early childhood educators, centre directors, and education leaders who want to explore Denmark’s pioneering approach to outdoor learning. Co-organised by Tours for Teachers and Inside-Out Nature (a Danish forest school training consultancy), this immersive program provides the opportunity to visit innovative forest kindergartens and nature-based early learning centres, where you will observe children and teachers in action, and engage with Danish educators about their practices. Renowned for its play-based ethos and udeskole (outdoor schooling) tradition, Denmark has a long-held cultural expectation that children should play in nature regularly. On this tour, you’ll get a first-hand look at how Danish early years settings embrace the outdoors – rain or shine – to foster children’s growth, resilience, and love of learning.

Throughout the week, you’ll also enjoy cultural experiences that contextualise Denmark’s approach – including exploring historic Copenhagen and enjoying some Danish hospitality and hygge with your fellow tour members. Travelling with like-minded educators from around the world, you’ll share ideas and make lasting professional connections. This study tour is not only an educational experience but also a cultural adventure, offering inspiration and practical knowledge to bring back to your own classroom.