Sønderjylland’s highlights
When on holiday in Sønderjylland, there’s no chance of getting bored! We have activities for both young and old alike, and when you need to relax, the beaches on both the east and west coasts provide ample opportunity to take it easy.
Photo: Destination Sønderjylland
On this list we’ve put together some of the activities and attractions that you and your family really shouldn’t miss out on when visiting the region.
Photo: Universe Science Park
Universe Science Park
You can’t help but be in a good mood when going through Universe, just outside Nordborg on Als, where you will find a world of excitement for the whole family, and it’s clear that Sønderjyllands’s largest adventure park has something fabulous to offer.
Photo: Historiecenter Dybbøl Banke
History Centre Dybbøl Banke
At History Centre Dybbøl Banke you’ll be swept into one of the most exciting chapters in Danish history at the exact place at which it played out.
Photo: Peter Bjerke
Sønderjysk Kaffebord
The region's famous Coffee Table - Sønderjysk Kaffebord - is an institution that can be traced back to the Danish struggle for sovereignty.
Photo: Colourbox
Tilting at the Ring
A tradition that dates all the way back to the Middle Ages and which is still popular in parts of Sønderjylland.
Photo: Raul Hirian
The Frøslev Camp and the white busses
The last stop before the concentration camps.
Photo: Sarah Green© Arkitekt Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)
Marsk Camp · Marsk Tower · Restaurant Marsk
Marsk Camp offers unique culinary and nature experiences near the Wadden Sea National Park, which is one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites. Look out in all directions as far as the eye can see from the 25-m-high Marsk Tower that winds its way up into the sky.
Photo: Ulrik Pedersen
World Heritage in the Wadden Sea
In 2014 the Danish section of the Wadden Sea was admitted onto UNESCO’s world heritage list, which has generated even greater interest in this fantastic area of natural beauty.
Photo: Museum Sønderjylland
Museum Sønderjylland
Museum Sønderjylland’s exhibition venues, museums and cultural environments provide great experiences and a wealth of knowledge within archaeology, art, history and natural history.
Photo: Haderslev Kommune
Aarø - the small island with lots of birds
Aarø lies in the Little Belt near the mouth of Haderslev Fjord and makes a lovely destination for a daytrip.
Photo: Ulrik Pedersen
Black Sun in the Wadden Sea
Just before settling down for the night, large flocks of starlings create fascinating patterns in the sky that almost eclipse the sun; hence the Danish name, Sort Sol (Black Sun).