The Second World War in Sønderjylland

At several places in Sønderjylland you can find traces of the Second World War. Furthest to the west you’ll find bunker facilities on the island of Rømø, whilst to the south you can visit Frøslev Prison Camp.

Photo: Destination Sønderjylland

In the footsteps of war...

Stock photo of soldiers and children at Hertug Hans Church in Haderslev, 9 April 1940

Photo: Historisk Arkiv for Haderslev Kommune

9th April 1940 in Sønderjylland

When Denmark was occupied on 9th April 1940, there were skirmishes at several places in Sønderjylland.

Oversigtsbillede i Frøslevlejren i Sønderjylland

Photo: Raul Hirian

The Frøslev Camp and the white busses

The last stop before the concentration camps.

Photo: Rømø Tønder Turistforening

Bunkers on Rømø

Go on a guided tour back to World War II and hear the stories about life on Rømø during the occupation.

Photo: National Museum of Denmark

The airspace in Sønderjylland 1940-45

On the morning of 9 April 1940, Danish airspace was invaded by aircrafts from the German air force, the Luftwaffe, and changed significantly until the end of World War II.