Anyone traveling along the Flensburg Fjord can see with the naked eye that Denmark is almost within reach. So it's more than obvious to pay a quick visit to the beautiful neighboring country.

Straßenzug mit kleinen Häusern in Tondern
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Tønder / Tønder

A good hour's drive from Glücksburg, just west of the Danish border, is the small romantic harbor town of Tønder / Tondern. Famous for its lace-making industry, today the town invites you to stroll and browse. During a visit, you can take a look at the town's Christ Church , for example, whose pews and pulpit date back to the 16th century. Close to the town, around three kilometers away, is the village of Møgeltønder with Schackenborg Castle. This castle is also a summer residence of the Danish royal family and is open for tours during the summer months. You should take a good look around, especially on the approach, as the driveway is famous beyond Denmark's borders. Tønder is also known as the most beautiful Christmas town in Denmark. With elaborate decorations, unique lighting, Christmas huts and culinary specialties, you will find a pre-Christmas program for young and old.

Hafenpanorama in Sonderburg
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Sønderborg / Sonderburg

The inviting little town of Sønderborg is located in the middle of Southern Jutland directly on the Danish side of the fjord. It is only around 60 kilometers from Glücksburg to this little jewel of the Danish Baltic coast, which perfectly showcases the typical Danish "hygge feeling". The small town center invites you to take a leisurely stroll and you can really experience the maritime flair at the harbor. If you want to continue your cultural education, you can either visit the historic moated castle Sønderborg Slot or the 16th century St. Mary's Church. Another particularly popular destination is the Düppel Mill, a real landmark for the whole of Denmark. Here you can learn about Denmark's war history and how the mill works.

Aabenraa bunte Händlerhäuser
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Åbenrå / Apenrade

The nearest Danish fjord is just 50 minutes north of Glücksburg: The Apenrade Fjord covers 10 kilometers.

In the narrow, friendly streets of its namesake town, Apenrade, you can see bourgeois and craftsmen's houses from the 18th century, which convey a feeling of coziness. From the town center, you can take a leisurely stroll to the seaport, to which the town owes its long tradition as a seafaring town and shipyard. Åbenrå / Apenrade, like many other towns in the South Jutland region, boasts an impressive castle , which is now home to an art museum. There is also a museum of the town's history and the history of seafaring on site. Young adventurers can let off steam in the nature playground.

Sønderhav / Süderhaff

The trip to Sønderhav takes just under 40 minutes by car. The village is located on the Jutland peninsula and only has around 200 inhabitants. You can go hiking in the surrounding forests. From here you also have a great view over the Flensburg Fjord to the Ox Islands and Glücksburg and the surrounding area. The opposite coast is so close that experienced swimmers can even swim across the Flensburg Fjord from Denmark to Germany at this point. This is why the international Förde-Crossing takes place here every summer. In this swimming competition, the competitors start from Sønderhav beach, swim between the Ox Islands and finish at Glücksburg beach.

Luftaufnahme der Ocheninseln
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Okseøer / Ox Islands

The Okseøer / Oxenør Islands are considered the pearls of the Flensburg Fjord and are a cultural and natural heritage with a charm all of their own. The Oxenø Islands were first mentioned as "Oxenør minor et major" in 1231, which is probably where the name comes from. Then as now, the islands were used for grazing , but finds from the Stone Age prove that they were inhabited long before they were first mentioned. According to legend, the islands were formed from two lumps of clay from a giant's shoe that fell off when he tried to jump from Sønderhav / Süderhaff to Glücksburg. The larger of the two islands is inhabited and can be visited. The smaller one is uninhabited and not open to the public.

Attraktion Duplohäuser im Legoland Billund
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Billund LEGOLAND

A day trip to Billund to LEGOLAND is well worth the two-hour drive. Plenty of action, adventure and fun are guaranteed here for young and old. Even adults will be amazed by the fascinating Miniland, which uses millions of LEGO bricks to show countries and sights of our big, wide world in bright colors.

There are also exciting rollercoasters, events and other thrilling attractions. Various themed worlds, such as "Pirate Land", "Polar Land" or "The Temple", allow you to forget everyday life and transport you to different fantasy worlds. The LEGOLAND theme park is open from April to October, and during the main vacation periods the park can even be visited until 9.00 pm.

Our tip: by boat to Denmark

Make your trip to Denmark something very special and travel by ship to our beautiful neighboring country. The M/S Feodora II departs from Langballigau, just 10 minutes from the center of Glücksburg, from May to October. You can be in Sønderborg in just 50 minutes and can take a relaxed look around the hygge town, go shopping and indulge in culinary delights. Or take your bike with you and explore the Danish side of the fjord by bike. You can also hop on the "Rødsand" bike ferry in Langballigau, which crosses to Denmark from Monday to Friday from June to August.

Boat trips on the Flensburg Fjord