Historic attractions in Sønderjylland
Sønderjylland has a rich history. Throughout the region you’ll find plenty of historic monuments, as well as large and small museums and major and minor attractions.

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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.

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The Museum at Sønderborg Castle
Learn more about the history and cultural heritage of South Jutland with a visit to the Museum Sønderjylland in the historic setting of Sønderborg Castle

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Museum Sønderjylland - Archaeology Haderslev
Dive into the archeology of Southern Jutland.

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Zeppelin and Garnison Museum - Tønder
During the forst world war the Germans established a large and very important airship base in the north of Tønder. Today there is small museum telling the history with pictures, documents, objects and army tanks.

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The Northern German Defence Line 1916-18
The Northern German Defence Line is a fortification created by the German military during World War I

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The Frøslev Camp and the white busses
The last stop before the concentration camps.

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Nationalmuseets Kommandørgård - Rømø
The building dates from 1748 and bears witness to the prosperity wich the commanders (1700-1800) brought to Rømø. It is completely restored, including panels, ceilings and doors.

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Museum Sønderjylland - Gram Clay Pit - Paleontology
Visit the museum in Gram and see the 10 million-year-old whale fossils, afterwards you can go fossil hunting in Lergraven as a fossil hunter.

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The Nydamboat
North Europe's oldest, clinker-built boat is perhaps only unique due to the circumstances and time it was found, and is seen today as a central part of a Iron Age exhibition in Germany.

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Knivsberg still echoes to the sounds of the past
For three centuries, Knivsberg ridge has played a key role for the German minority in Sønderjylland. Today the location offers a cornucopia of activities.