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 Hærvejen - the Ancient Road and the Gendarme Path – and not least, the authentic "sønderjysk" festival called tilting at the ring.
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.
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.
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.
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 among the treetops.
The Gendarme Path runs from the Danish-German border near Padborg through Kollund, Gråsten, across Broagerland and Vemmingbund, past Dybbøl and further on to Sønderborg, Høruphav and Skovby on Als. Most of the way you walk along the coast through a changing landscape.
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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.
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.
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.
