Experiences in South Jutland 2025

There are a wealth of interesting experiences in South Jutland for the whole family. You can experience fantastic nature, exciting history and the opportunity to let go of your inner child.

In this guide you will find a lot of recommendations for experiences that are particularly interesting when you are going to experience South Jutland.

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Trapholt

Trapholt is an exciting museum of modern art, design and crafts in Kolding. Experience changing exhibitions, Arne Jacobsen's iconic Kubeflex summer house and a beautiful location overlooking Kolding Fjord. A must for art and design lovers!

Learning for both children and adults

The Ecolary

The Ökolariet in Vejle is an interactive experience center that conveys knowledge about nature, the environment and sustainability in an exciting and engaging way. Here, visitors can explore exhibits on everything from climate and energy to waste management and wildlife. With hands-on activities and live communication, the Ecolary is an ideal place for both children and adults to learn about how we can take better care of our planet. It is an inspiring destination for anyone interested in a greener future.

Go on Gendarmstien

The Gendarmstien winds along the coast from Padborg in the west to Høruphav on Als in the east and is one of Denmark's most beautiful hiking routes. If you don't have the courage to walk the entire 84 km long hiking trail, you can also just walk one of the five day stages of the Gendarmstien: the mountain stage, the brick stage, the crow stage, the beach stage or the mill stage.

Enjoy the view of Sønderborg

The view of Sønderborg from Hotel Alsik's 16th floor is a breathtaking sight! Access to Alsik's “Point of View” requires that you book a ticket. You can easily do this via the button below.

Fanø Bunkers

During World War II, many bunkers were built along the Danish west coast, more precisely 300, as it was a good and particularly strategic location for the Germans. You can experience the remains of the structures here on the island, which gives an exciting insight into the times at that time.

Visit the South Jutland round tower

Marsh Tower

Head from Rømø to the mainland at Skærbæk and experience the Marsk Tower for yourself. It is a viewing tower 25 meters above the ground that allows you to experience a panoramic (360 degree) view of the marsh.

Sønderborg Castle

Sønderborg Castle, with its magnificent location at the entrance to Sønderborg, is a national Danish icon. The castle contains almost 800 years of dramatic history of Southern Jutland and Schleswig.

The Multicultural House

A cultural hub with a library and art exhibitions. Free events and exhibitions are often held and are open to the public.

Fanø Art Museum

Here you can experience art from both Danish, German and Swedish artists, and the art is mainly centered around the Wadden Sea island. The island became extremely popular with artists, probably due to the fantastic landscape, and they flocked here. Of course, you had to have a place to exhibit the many works, and this is where Fanø Art Museum was born. The museum is located in the town of Sønderho, so you can drop by the museum while you experience the rest of the town.

Get close to the past

Visit the National Museum's Commander's Farm

The Commander's Farm dates back to the mid-18th century, and the farm bears witness to the incredible prosperity that the commanders of the large whaling ships brought to Rømø. Read more about the museum, opening hours and prices below.

Zoo Vejle

Dyrehaven in Vejle is a scenic area where you can experience deer and fallow deer up close in their natural surroundings. Located in Nørreskoven, Dyrehaven is a popular excursion destination for both locals and visitors who want to enjoy a peaceful walk among the free-roaming animals. The area also offers beautiful views over Vejle Fjord and is an ideal place for a quiet break in nature close to the city.

Experience the culture

Vejle Cultural Museum

A museum where visitors can experience how the world we know today was created through exciting and fun exhibitions. The museum has free entry and is ideal for those who want to learn about local history.

Safari National Park

You can go on several guided tours on Fanø. There are opportunities for seal safaris, national park safaris, wolf safaris and sea eagle safaris. So if you need to get out into nature and you also want to hear stories about the island, its landscape and wildlife, then one of these guided tours will be just the thing for you.

Denmark's largest national park

Explore the Wadden Sea National Park

Experience the ever-changing and truly unique nature that unfolds in the Wadden Sea National Park. This nature experience is for the whole family – and one that you will not soon forget. You can, among other things, go on a guided oyster tour, seal safari or Wadden Sea walk. Read more about the national park and upcoming events below.

Fjordenhus

Fjordenhus in Vejle, designed by Olafur Eliasson, is a unique architectural gem that stands directly in the Vejle Fjord. The building's organic shapes and reflective facades make it a living work of art. Open to visitors, Fjordenhus offers an impressive experience of modern design and beautiful views of the fjord, making it one of Vejle's most iconic sights.

The shooting house garden

Located right next to Dyrehaven, Skyttehushaven is a large park with a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers that invite you to play and relax. There is also a beach, a large stone bridge and a playground.

Active Esbjerg Beach

Aqtiv is a water experimentarium in the lagoon behind the artificial harbor island on Esbjerg Strand. Here you can swim from a new, beautiful floating bathing jetty. After your swim, you can jump under the outdoor showers or get warm in the sauna. You can change in the new changing rooms, go to the toilet and if you remember a lock, you can lock your valuables in the lockers while you are on the water.

Fanø's historic cities

Nordby and Sønderho

Nordby is the first thing you experience on Fanø, as the ferry from Esbjerg sails directly here. In the town you can take a walk down the harbor promenade, experience the fine streets in the town whose houses have not changed much since they were built in the 19th century, go into the town's church and much more. Sønderho is a beautiful little town, and many of the houses here are listed, as they want to maintain the atmosphere the old buildings give to the town. The town exudes relaxation and here you can get into gear with some wonderful walks in the nature around the town or some good food and drink.

Experience Rømø Dragon Festival

At the beginning of September every year you can experience the Rømø Dragon Festival. The festival is held at Lakolk Strand, and in 2022 it will take place on September 2nd - 4th. Take the family under your arm and experience this spectacular sight, which takes place on the beach these days. Thousands of colorful dragons adorn the sky above the beach - the dragons come in all sorts of sizes, shapes and colors, it is almost only your imagination that sets the limits.

Experience some UNESCO World Heritage

The Jellinge Monuments

The Jellinge Monuments, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, consist of two runestones erected by Gorm the Old and Harald Blåtand, which mark the transition to Christianity in Denmark. Together with the surrounding burial mounds and the reconstructed palisade, the monuments are a powerful symbol of Denmark's Viking Age and early kingship.

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Trapholt

The Ecolary

Go on Gendarmstien

Enjoy the view of Sønderborg

Fanø Bunkers

Marsh Tower

Sønderborg Castle

The Multicultural House

Fanø Art Museum

Visit the National Museum's Commander's Farm

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Vejle Cultural Museum

Safari National Park

Explore the Wadden Sea National Park

Fjordenhus

The shooting house garden

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