Green areas & outdoor life

About the programme

Do you have a dream project in you local community? The Employee Foundation has already supported 15 exciting projects that provide more green areas and outdoor activity opportunities.

In their concept, execution, creativity etc. the projects are true landmarks for others and comprise, for example:

  • creation or restoring of recreational areas;
  • outdoor areas that encourage activities;
  • outdoor areas that facilitate learning.

In collaboration with the municipality, local organisations, and clubs, employees and companies within the VKR Group have put forward proposals for promising projects. Watch the films to the right.

Application process and schedule

The programme is currently not open for applications.

Please direct your queries to: Programme Manager Henrik Øvlisen, employee@vkr-holding.com, mobile: +45 2170 4810

Watch the videos

Below please find the 15 projects that have received support already:

 

Nature Østbirk

Inauguration day: 7 May 2024 By exploiting the natural dynamics of the landscape, natural magnets will be established that underpin and flank particular views,…

Nature Østbirk

Inauguration day: 7 May 2024

By exploiting the natural dynamics of the landscape, natural magnets will be established that underpin and flank particular views, points and meanings in the landscape.

The project includes:

  • A Celestial disc
  • A Sky amphitheater
  • Five natural magnets
  • A path

Applicant: Project group SØHØJLANDET
Company: VELUX A/S and A/S Østbirk Bygningsindustri

 
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Cycle path in Partizánske

Inauguration day: 21 October 2024 In continuation of the municipal facility, a path will be built for various activities such as cycling, roller skating,…

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Cycle path in Partizánske

Inauguration day: 21 October 2024

In continuation of the municipal facility, a path will be built for various activities such as cycling, roller skating, Nordic walking, etc. It will link residential and industrial areas and make it possible to get to work without the use of a car. At the same time, the path provides access to other recreational areas of the city.

The project includes:

• Cycle path
• Recreational zones along bike route and river

Applicant: Cyclo initiative Partizanske
Company: Partizánske Building Components-SK s.r.o.

 

Town park in Soave

Inaugurated: see below Creation of a town park transforming public areas into useful places for activities as well as relaxation. The project includes: Urban…

Town park in Soave

Inaugurated: see below

Creation of a town park transforming public areas into useful places for activities as well as relaxation.

The project includes:

  • Urban forest parc with outdoor exercise equipment, educational workshop, outdoor library, an arboretum with trees from five continents: Opening event 27 May 2023.
  • Bike parc pump track: Opened June 2024.
  • Scenic trail/trekking track by the city walls combining history and nature: Opened 14 September 2024.

Applicant: Municipality of Soave
Company: VELUX Italia

 

Town park in Fertőszentmiklós

Inauguration date: 7 June 2024 Creation of a town park along the river with a pathway and bike path. The area will be fitted…

Town park in Fertőszentmiklós

Inauguration date: 7 June 2024

Creation of a town park along the river with a pathway and bike path. The area will be fitted with fitness equipment, dog playground, playgrounds for children, lawn for ball games, sites for relaxing and developing places with plants/trees to improve biodiversity.

Applicant: Fertőszentmiklós Városi Őnkormányzat
Company: VELUX Magyarország LKR

 

Nature hostel in Kronheden

Establishment of a nature hostel in Kronheden/Stråsø close to an upcoming national park. It involves renovation of the existing main building and construction of…

Nature hostel in Kronheden

Establishment of a nature hostel in Kronheden/Stråsø close to an upcoming national park. It involves renovation of the existing main building and construction of new first-class educational facilities for schools and hikers etc. The project includes an observatory platform for the night sky.

Applicant: Den Selvejende Institution Kronhede Lejrskole
Company: DOVISTA A/S, Ringkøbing, Denmark

 

Wooden chalet in Champlan

Inauguration day: 22 April 2024 Building of a wooden chalet dedicated to educational purposes (gardening lessons), exhibitions (related to environmental issues), and events (exchange…

Wooden chalet in Champlan

Inauguration day: 22 April 2024

Building of a wooden chalet dedicated to educational purposes (gardening lessons), exhibitions (related to environmental issues), and events (exchange of plants). The project will provide new possibilities of integrating nature in an urban area.

Applicant: Champlan Municipality
Company: VELUX France, Morangis

 

 

Town park in Tczew

Creation of a town park with innovative public space for education, recreation, performances, picnics, etc. Applicant: Fabryka Sztuk Company: DOVISTA Polska, Swarozyn

Town park in Tczew

Creation of a town park with innovative public space for education, recreation, performances, picnics, etc.

Applicant: Fabryka Sztuk
Company: DOVISTA Polska, Swarozyn

 

Recreational area in Gniezno

Inauguration day: 12 April 2024 The project involves the establishment of a recreational forest area which is easy accessible yet without disturbing the nature….

Recreational area in Gniezno

Inauguration day: 12 April 2024

The project involves the establishment of a recreational forest area which is easy accessible yet without disturbing the nature.

The project consists of three zones:

  • A creative wooden playground and fitness path
  • A relaxation zone with shelter, benches, chess game spot and reading area
  • A long path with educational elements

Applicant: Gniezno Forest District
Company: NB Polska, Gniezno

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