CODK - Camping Outdoor Danmark

What CODK - Camping Outdoor Danmark does

Camping Outdoor Danmark (CODK), legally Camping Outdoor Danmark F.M.B.A., is the unified Danish trade association (brancheforening) for the country's camping and outdoor industry, headquartered in Vejle with a secondary office in Copenhagen housing the complaints board. The organization was founded in April 2018 under the name OCFF (Outdoor – Camping – Ferie – Fritid), absorbed the dealer/importer association Camping Branchen in June 2019, and rebranded to its current name in November 2019. CODK is governed as a cooperative (F.M.B.A.) under member-elected leadership, currently chaired by Jacob Christian Nielsen with Kirsten Munch Andersen as Director following a January 2026 transition. It operates with a lean staff of 7 employees.

CODK's core offerings include: the Stjerneklassifikation star classification system (up to 6 stars across 102 control points in 6 categories, inspired by ADAC and ANWB standards); the GREENSTAY sustainability certification aligned with 5 UN SDGs (4,000 DKK/year for members); the Camping Branchens Reklamationsnævn complaints board plus associated Garantifond for consumer protection in caravan/motorhome purchases; the CODK Camping Lab educational program (8 modules); and the umbrella membership itself, which bundles political advocacy, supplier agreements (Topdanmark, Swedbank Pay, Würth, NRGi, Falck, and others), and access to networks such as EFCO&HPA, ECF, Nordisk Campingråd, Dansk Erhverv, and VisitDenmark's Danmarkskampagnen.

The association represents roughly 450 Danish camping sites (out of 500+ nationally, ~185 of which are year-round), international and Nordic dealer/manufacturer members, and — through Section 2 — caravan dealers, motorhome importers, and equipment manufacturers. CODK's revenue is generated primarily through membership dues (1,042 DKK base + 27 DKK per unit for camping sites), certification fees, complaint fees (600 DKK), training tuition, and trade fair stand rentals (1,600 DKK/m² at Hamburg; 1,500 DKK/m² at Caravana). Camping accounts for ~12 million overnight stays annually in Denmark (2025: 11.97M; 2024: 12.18M), with international stays up 44% since 2019, making CODK's policy and marketing work directly consequential to a major segment of Danish tourism.

Name

CODK - Camping Outdoor Danmark

Legal name

Camping Outdoor Danmark F.M.B.A.

Website

https://codk.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camping Outdoor Danmark (CODK) is Denmark's unified trade association for the camping and outdoor industry, representing ~450 camping sites plus dealers, importers, and manufacturers, and providing star classification, sustainability certification, a consumer complaints board, advocacy, and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seasonal & Long-Term Campsites (Snowbirds, Extended RV Stays) (THAMAJAF), Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Camping industry association
• Trade association services
• Camping site classification
• Sustainability certification
• Consumer complaints board

Headquarters

HQ city

Vejle

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Camping Outdoor Danmark (CODK) is a Danish member-based trade association (F.M.B.A.) that serves as the unified voice of the Danish camping ecosystem, including camping sites, dealers, importers, and manufacturers. It offers membership services including political advocacy, a proprietary star classification system (Stjerneklassifikation) for camping sites, GREENSTAY sustainability certification, and operates the Campingbranchens Reklamationsnævn (consumer complaints board) with an associated guarantee fund.

Product overview

Camping Outdoor Danmark (CODK) is Denmark's branch association for camping and outdoor activities, offering membership services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include Stjerneklassifikation (Star Classification), a quality assessment system for camping sites; GREENSTAY Certification, a sustainability marking scheme; Campingbranchens Reklamationsnævn, a consumer complaints board; and CODK Camping Lab, an educational program. The association also provides a Guarantee Fund for consumer protection. These services work together to support the Danish camping industry through quality assurance, advocacy, education, and consumer protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services
• Stjerneklassifikation (Star Classification)
• GREENSTAY Certification
• Campingbranchens Reklamationsnævn (Complaints Board)
• Guarantee Fund (Garantifond)
• CODK Camping Lab

Quantifiable outcome

• Topdanmark with profit-sharing paid out nearly half a million DKK to members in 2024, with many members receiving more than they paid in membership fees.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OVETHIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTyre supplier offering favorable purchasing conditions for CODK members through a collaborative supplier agreement.
• Swedbank PayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayment solutions provider with a supplier agreement offering favorable rates to CODK members.
• WürthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB2B sales organization providing tools and supplies to CODK members through a collaborative agreement.
• TopdanmarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance provider with profit-sharing model for CODK members. In 2024, profit-sharing nearly reached half a million DKK, with many members receiving more than they paid in membership fees.
• DK KapitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancing provider offering favorable lending conditions to CODK members through a collaborative agreement.
• Messe C (Autocamper Show)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMesse C organizes the Autocamper Show in Fredericia every November. CODK members participate collectively at the event.
• Falck ErhvervminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety, health, emergency, and training solutions provider offering services to CODK members through a collaborative agreement.
• VTKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTotal supplier of non-food consumer goods available to CODK members through a supplier agreement.
• Premier IsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIce cream dairy with a supplier agreement providing favorable terms to CODK members.
• NRGiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectricity company offering energy solutions to CODK members, with a focus on energy, climate, and green transition.
• KosangasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGas bottle supplier offering products to CODK members through a collaborative agreement.
• LexoformsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGDPR compliance specialist providing data protection documentation solutions to CODK members.
• Palsgaard – Møgelvang – Johannsen AdvokaterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm providing legal services to CODK members, including free legal assistance for members.
• EgetrykminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrint and printed matter supplier offering favorable conditions to CODK members.
• EFCO&HPA (European Federation of Camping and Touring)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe representative organization for national camping trade associations at European level. CODK is a member, gaining representation before European authorities (Council, Commission, Parliament) and access to EU-level advocacy.
• European Caravan Federation (ECF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization representing 14 national caravan associations and multiple industry members in the EU. ECF delivers expertise on European harmonization through its specialized working groups and maintains dialogue with legislators and regulators.
• Nordisk Campingråd (Nordic Camping Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation organization bringing together national camping associations from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Focuses on developing and promoting camping tourism across the Nordic region, ensuring high quality standards and facilitating cross-border cooperation.
• Dansk ErhvervcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Denmark's largest business and employer organizations. CODK is a member, gaining access to advocacy before Parliament, EU, municipalities, and regions, as well as advisory services in HR, law, occupational health, education, and international affairs.
• Landdistrikternes Fællesråd (Rural Districts Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterest organization working to improve conditions in rural areas since 1997. CODK is a member, benefiting from knowledge sharing, parliamentary engagement, and representation of over 4 million Danes through the council's network of 55 municipalities, 4 regions, and national organizations.
• VisitDenmarkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCO DK participates in VisitDenmark's Danmarkskampagne as a Level 2 partner (300,000 DKK contribution), integrating camping into the national 'Tættere på dét, der betyder noget' branding campaign. Also collaborates on trade fair presence and press coverage.
• Dansk Kyst- og Naturturisme (DKNT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational destination development organization for coastal and nature tourism. CODK board member Peter Lützen sits on DKNT's board, strengthening camping's voice in strategic tourism development decisions.
• ACSIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Europe's most influential camping organizations. CODK was co-organizer of the 2026 ACSI Awards Event at Egeskov Slot, the first time held in Denmark, with ~100,000 votes cast from campers across Europe.
• Destination FynminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional destination organization on Funen, co-organizer of the 2026 ACSI Awards Event at Egeskov Slot.
• DCU (Danmarks Camper Union)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish camper union, co-organizer of the 2026 ACSI Awards Event.
• First CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Danish camping chain, co-organizer of the 2026 ACSI Awards Event and participant in the expert group for VisitDenmark's Danmarkskampagne.
• Pension for Selvstændige (PFS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPension and insurance solutions for self-employed individuals, available to CODK members through a collaborative agreement accessible via member login.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ACSI (Auto Camper Service International): Pan-European camping organization recognized for the highly influential ACSI Awards program (~100,000 votes in 2026). CODK partnered with ACSI to co-host the Awards Event at Egeskov Slot, indicating partial overlapping scope and a meaningful peer relationship for cross-border influence.
• KOA (Kampgrounds of America): North America's largest franchise network of campgrounds with its own star-rating system (KOA Rating Program). Indirect but comparable category leader operating a branded classification and franchise system that could inform how CODK thinks about scaling Stjerneklassifikation.

Direct peers

• ADAC: Germany's largest mobility and camping association, explicitly named as inspiration for CODK's classification model and consumer protection infrastructure. Operates a similar campground rating system and consumer protection mechanisms at much larger scale.
• Suomen Leirintäalueyhdistys (SF-Camp / Finnish Camping Association): Finnish national camping association and Nordisk Campingråd member. Same pan-Nordic trade body structure as CODK, representing campsites in the Finnish market with parallel rating, advocacy, and member-benefit programs.
• SCR Svensk Camping: Swedish national camping association and member of Nordisk Campingråd alongside CODK. Operates the same trade association function in the immediately adjacent Nordic market, with overlapping political, classification, and member-service mandates.
• Norsk Camping: Norwegian national camping association and fellow Nordisk Campingråd member. Directly comparable national trade body serving the Norwegian campground sector with similar scope on classification, advocacy, and member services.
• ANWB (Royal Dutch Touring Club): Dutch national camping/mobility association that operates an analogous star classification system for campgrounds, directly cited as a model for CODK's Stjerneklassifikation. Highly comparable membership-driven industry body in an adjacent Nordic/Northern European market.

Broad incumbents

• EFCO&HPA (European Federation of Camping and Touring): European-level federation of national camping trade associations of which CODK is a member. Broader incumbent layer above CODK; not a direct competitor but the umbrella peer that CODK engages with for EU-level advocacy.
• European Caravan Federation (ECF): Pan-European umbrella for national caravan and motorhome associations (14 member associations plus industry members). CODK is a member and access vehicle for EU-level lobbying on caravan-related regulations, making ECF a structural peer in the European regulatory layer.

Regional players

• DCU (Danmarks Camper Union): Danish camper/motorhome owner association, co-organizer with CODK of the 2026 ACSI Awards Event. Adjacent in geography and overlapping consumer base, but focused on consumer/end-camper side rather than industry-operator representation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/campingoutdoordanmark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/codk-camping-outdoor-danmark

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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