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Place in Southern Denmark, Denmark
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Sønderborg is a town on the island of Als at the eastern coast of South Jutland, Denmark near the Danish-German border.
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Sønderborg Slot
Historical castle at the waterfront.
Sankt Marie Kirke
Old church at the waterfront overlooking the old bridge.
1957 church just outside the old town.
1930 iron bascule bridge across the sound named after the late king.
Historically significant windmill, now museum.
The most important battle site in Denmark from the defining 1864 war with Germany. Experience the military conflict as it unfolded for the soldiers themselves. History centre and landscape.
Culture, education, and science park at the waterfront.
Public building at the waterfront with a library, cafe and very nice view over the sound.
Military museum centered on the nationally significant 1864 battle against Prussian troops which took place on the hills on the Jutland side of the sound.
Royal castle and town. The beautiful castle, built in the Baroque style, can not be visited, only appreciated from a distance, but you can stroll around the castle park and the picturesque old town.
Historic white Royal castle in the village of Gråsten on the Flensborg Fjord. The Danish Royal family will be here in the summer, but guided tours of the castle church and associated garden park in the English style can be booked.
South Denmark Philharmonic
Symphonic orchestra based at Alsion.
Embark on a beautiful and varied coastal trail along the Flensborg Fjord in south-east Jutland. At 84 km, and certified as a Leading Quality Trail (Best of Europe), this hike is designed for a five-day journey all-in-all, and includes shelters and other amenities. It leads you through historic sites from the Stone Age to present times; the trail itself is named after the Danish Gendarmerie controlling the waters for smugglers from Germany in the 1800s.
An Indian restaurant.
An Italian restaurant.
A British pub and restaurant.
Offer Danish cuisine.
4-star 19-floor high-rise on the waterfront
Season from the beginning of April until the end of September.
By train
By car
If driving north on the E45 highway coming from Germany, route 8 is the fastest way to get to Sønderborg. If driving south on E45, route 41 is the fastest.
By boat
By public transport
From the central bus station (rutebilstation) there are buses run to Dybbøl, Kær, Stenbjergparken, Kløvermarken, Skovparken, Sønderborg Sygehus (Hospital) twice at every hour.
By bike
Sønderborg is a very bike friendly city. Almost all roads have separated bike lanes. Hop up on your bike or buy a second hand one and do not suffer in the buses.
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