Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
much English spoken in these parts; understandably, German is the second language for
many.
Sights
Sønderborg Slot
CASTLE, MUSEUM
(
ww.museum-sonderjylland.dk
; Sønderbro 1; adult/child Dkr60/free;
10am-4pm or 5pm Apr-Oct,
1-4pm Tue-Sun Nov-Mar)
Sønderborg Castle dates from the mid-12th century, when a stronghold was built on the
site; later bastions were added for further fortification. It's rich in lore, and nowadays it
houses a
museum
of regional history with exhibits on the wars of 1848 and 1864, as well
as paintings from the Danish 'Golden Age' and insight into the political history of the re-
gion.
Between 1532 and 1549 the castle was used to hold the deposed king, Christian II. In
the late 16th century the fortified castle was turned into a royal residence (the 1568 chapel
rates as one of Europe's oldest preserved royal chapels). It took on its baroque appearance
during further restorations in 1718. During the German occupation it was used as a Ger-
man barracks.
Historiecenter Dybbøl Banke
MUSEUM
(
www.museum-sonderjylland.dk
; Dybbøl Banke 16; adult/child Dkr110/60; 10am-5pm Apr-Oct)
On 18 April 1864 the German army steamrolled the Danes and took control of southern
Jutland until the end of WWI. On the western edge of town, this history centre gives an in-
formative glimpse into the bloody war of 1864, with demonstrations and storytelling. Al-
though it offers typically high-quality displays of a very important time, if you're not Dan-
ish, German or have no interest in military history, it can probably be skipped. Bus 1 runs
out here from town.
Dybbøl Mølle
LANDMARK
(Dybbøl Banke 7; adult/child Dkr45/30; daily mid-Apr-mid-Oct)
The Dybbøl windmill has been bombed twice and now stands as a beloved national sym-
bol. Exhibits cover the mill's history and explain the symbolism of the site.
