Attractions in the Sonderborg area: castles, museums and more
In the Sonderborg area we have not only four beautiful castles, but also an array of museum and memorials where you can feel the brush of history.
Sonderborg Castle
Sonderborg Castle is located at Sonderborg harbor and has a rich history. Today, the castle has been transformed into a museum with exciting exhibitions on the history of the castle and the Sonderborg area. Children and childish souls can go on a treasure hunt in the castle’s many rooms, while the adults can enjoy the beautiful castle church, the gloomy dungeon and the Knights Hall.
Graasten Palace and The Royal Kitchen Garden
Today, the castle garden and the castle church are open to the public when the royal family is not visiting.
Otherwise, the Royal Kitchen Garden is a truly unique attraction, where you can experience a practical utility garden in the most beautiful surroundings. Here, you can enjoy a good cup of coffee in the café while guessing the many plants and flowers in the garden.
Augustenborg Castle
Augustenborg Castle is named after the duchess Augusta. The castle can only be enjoyed from the outside, since the Farming Administration uses the buildings. The castle church and the mansion next to the castle is open to the public and is called Augustiana Art Gallery and Art Park. Here you can experience contemporary art, temporary exhibitions and a variety of art projects and events.
Nordborg Castle
Nordborg Castle, also formerly known as Alsborg, is being used as a modern boarding school today. It has formed the background for Nord-Als Musikfestival for a number of years.
Cathrinesminde Brickworks
Discover a true part of the Danish and Southern Jutland industrial history at the Cathrinesminde Brickworks Museum in Broager. Bring the whole family with you and experience the exhibition, which displays the brick production for several centuries.
Dybbøl Mill
Dybbøl Mill is a Danish landmark, which was the center of the battles in 1864. The mill has been designed as a museum with exhibitions on the mill’s history, the year 1864 etc. Today you can visit both the mill and the History Center Dybbøl Banke to get the full history and experience of the 1864 tales.
History Centre Dybbøl Banke
Travel back in time to 1864, when war and daily life come alive with a large urban market and soldier’s camp at History Centre Dybbøl Banke. You can seek cover from the grenades with your family or experience the soldiers’ lives with exciting historical props.
Universe
Universe is an exciting adventure park for the whole family, where science, technology and entrepreneurship is key. Experience the many versatile experiences such as the geyser, glacier, rappelling, segway, water cannon, 5D cinema, laser track and rocket workshop, while enjoying the beautiful garden and surroundings. There are often events in the park as well as daily shows, such as science shows and Robert Robot.
Alsik's Point of View
Sonderborg’s beautiful new hotel, Alsik, which is located on the harbor in Sonderborg, has an absolutely fantastic viewing platform. Here you can see Sonderborg from the 16th floor and enjoy the unforgettable view.
Nordborg Pier
Nordborg Pier is the new landmark for North Als, and along with the beautiful path in front of Nordborg Resort, is a gathering point for everyone to enjoy. Visit the beautiful pier, which is publicly accessible for both tourists and citizens, and get a fantastic view over the water.
Find Nordborg Pier by driving to Universe (Mads Patent Vej) and following the road to the coast.
The address is Havfruen 322, 6430 Nordborg. Find directions here.
Facts about Nordborg Pier:
- The pier extends 140 meters into the water and has a total bridge length of 310 meters
- The pier is 6.8 meters above water level at the highest point
- The surface area of the pier is approximately 2500 m2
- 13,500 meters of boards have been used for the side cladding
- 4,000 meters of wooden boards have been used for the interior cladding
- 18,000 meters of deck boards have been used
- 141 wooden piles and 2,439 meters of steel piles have been used on the pier – the weight of the steel piles is 251 tons
Activity Park Guderup
Nestled in the idyllic nature of Egen Mark lies Activity Park Guderup – a dynamic gathering place for everyone who enjoys active togetherness and coziness in scenic surroundings.
Try football golf, mini golf, mega table football, krolf, disc golf, the playground, the green areas, or rent a shelter or a barbecue hut to suit your needs.
Access is free for everyone.
Tilting-at-the-ring
Experience the medieval tilting-at-the-ring (Ringridning) as the villages of the Sonderborg area keep this old tradition alive. Experience the impressive horseback riding and festival as the cities and villages celebrate. The biggest tilting-at-the-ring festival takes place in Sonderborg the second weekend in July.
Deutsches Museum Nordschleswig
Boats from the past
You can find three boat guilds in the area of Sønderborg, which allow you to get up close to 1,300 years of Danish maritime history. Take hold of the oars and row as our ancestors did some 1,000 or 2,000 years ago. Experience the warrior canoe Hjortspring boat, the antiquity boat Nydam boat and the Viking-ship Sebbe Als.
Swimming halls and sports halls
You can find two swimming halls and a variety of sports halls in the Sonderborg area, where many of our associations arrange activities. View them on the map.