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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. 

Familie ved en kanon på Historiecenter Dybbøl Banke
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Historiecenter Dybbøl Banke - engelsk
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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.
The Museum at Sønderborg Castle
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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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Archeological exhibition
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Museum Sønderjylland - Archaeology Haderslev

Dive into the archeology of Southern Jutland.
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Tørning Mill
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Tørning Mill

Historic mill in scenic surroundings.
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Zeppelin and Garnison Museum - Tønder
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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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Andholm Batteri - intact bunker in Defence Line North
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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
Oversigtsbillede i Frøslevlejren i Sønderjylland
Photo: Raul Hirian

The Frøslev Camp and the white busses

The last stop before the concentration camps.
Nationalmuseets Kommandørgård - Rømø
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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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A group of people is lokking at the fossils, Gram Clay Pit
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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
Photo: Museum für Archeologie Schloss Gottorf

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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Udsigt fra Knivsbjerg
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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.
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