Ein Pärchen fährt Fahrrad im Wald um Aabenraa

Welcome to Aabenraa

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In and around Aabenraa, exciting experiences await the whole family. Aabenraa is synonymous with picturesque landscapes in hilly terrain, urban and child-friendly beaches, maritime history, and old city charm, historical hiking trails like the Ancient Road and the Gendarme Path – and not least, authentic "sønderjysk" ring riding.

Inspiration for your holiday in Aabenraa

We guide you to the best experiences, attractions, and activities in and around Aabenraa. Find inspiration below.

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Discover nature in Aabenraa

Lush hills, deep valleys, magnificent forest landscapes and scenic, high-quality beaches. Explore Aabenraa's varied nature, where you'll find hiking trails such as the Gendarme Path to the south and the Knap Trail to the north.

Junge Menschen spielen Volleyball mit einander am Strand von Aabenraa

Photo: Peter Bjerke

Active together in Aabenraa

Kick-start your holiday in Aabenraa with fun experiences that will get you up to speed. Explore scenic areas by bike, walk along coastal paths, challenge your climbing skills or speed along the rivers in a canoe.

Photo: Michael Flukowski & Sarah Moritz

Feel the history in Aabenraa

Get close to the market town and port city of Aabenraa – also called "Åffenrå" by locals. When you visit Aabenraa, you will discover countless remnants from a bygone era – from museums and memorials to historical sites and buildings.

Oversigtsbillede i Frøslevlejren i Sønderjylland

Photo: Raul Hirian

The Frøslev Camp and the white busses

The last stop before the concentration camps

Museum Sønderjylland - Kunstmuseet Brundlund Slot

The Brundlund Castle Art Museum with its accompanying castle and sculpture garden is beautifully situated in historical surroundings near the old town...

Photo: Haderslev Erhvervsråd

High Park Sønderjylland

We’re all familiar with a walk in the woods, but at HighPark.dk you can experience quite a different trip through the forest – one which takes place a...

Vandrere med hund i Kollund Skov på Gendarmstien

Photo: Peter Bjerke

The Gendarme Path

The Gendarme Path runs from the Danish-German border near Padborg through Kollund, Gråsten, across Broagerland and Vemmingbund, past Dybbøl and furthe...

Taste Aabenraa

Whether you're into five-star gourmet restaurants or juicy hotdogs from the local grill, Aabenraa offers you an extraordinary buffet of fantastic culinary experiences.

Cafés

Middag på Restaurant No 10, Hotel Europa

Restaurants

Local delicacies

Parade in connection with ring-rider festival in Aabenraa

Photo: Dan Colmorn

Events in Aabenraa

Aabenraa is known for hosting one of the largest ring-riding festivals in Sønderjylland. A town festival with a traditional ring-riding competition, music, a funfair and thousands of guests. Annual events take place that attract spectators from near and far. See the events here.

Photo: Hotel Europa

Accommodation in Aabenraa

Stay by the water, in the city centre or in the forest. Aabenraa has a wide range of large, small, quirky, traditional and untraditional accommodation options. From glamping in luxury tents to accommodation in cabins, holiday homes or hotels.

Contact the local touristinformation

VisitAabenraa

Storegade 30
6200 Aabenraa
Tel. +45 74 62 35 00
info@visitaabenraa.dk

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