SØNDERBORG CASTLE

800 years of Danish history
from the Southern Jutland perspective

Open today10am - 5pm

A woman is using the digital display, while in the background, another woman and a young girl are reading the exhibits in the exhibition at Sønderborg Castle

The history of
Sønderjylland

Sønderborg Castle was built at the mouth of Alssund about 800 years ago.

The castle has witnessed many events in the history of Denmark and the border region.

Most of the exhibitions cover the past 200 years of Danish national history seen from the Southern Jutland perspective.

Learn more about the history of Southern Jutland in the exhibition 'Southern Jutland from 1920 to the Present'.

Discover the 16th century princely chambers, including the Banqueting Hall and Queen Dorothea’s Chapel, the oldest remaining Renaissance space in the Nordic region.

Learn the story of King Christian II who was imprisoned in the castle for more than 17 years.

See the special exhibition 'Southern Jutland and the Great War' and learn about the Southern Jutlanders who participated in war.

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Go treasure hunting at the castle

Get started here

Visit the museum shop

Experience the history of King Christian II.

See if you can catch the smugler

Learn the history of Southern Jutland

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Here you will find all the practical information you need to plan your visit at Sønderborg Castle. If you have any further questions, you are always welcome to write to us at sonderborg@msj.dk

Opening hours

April - October:
Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm

November - March:
Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased directly at the museum ticket desk or in advance at the online ticket shop

Adults: DKK 110

Children (under 18): Free

Students: 20% discount

Club member: Free

Groups of 10 or more: 20% discount per person

Parking

There is free unlimited parking by the museum together with parking space for coaches.

Food and drink

In the historical museum café, you can enjoy freshly prepared sandwiches, homemade cakes, and hot and cold drinks.

The café is open from 11 am to 4 pm.

Accessibility

There are differences in level everywhere on the ground floor of the castle, including the castle chapel.

Guests with reduced mobility can easily and safely enter the museum and reach the lift, which gives access to the 1st and 2nd floor, where it is possible to move around, unimpeded, in the exhibition rooms.

Assistance can be provided if the museum is contacted in advance.

This is particularly advisable if a large group of disabled people plan to visit the museum.

The museum has two wheelchairs and two rollators at its disposal which are available for visitors to borrow free of charge. Remember to book in advance.

Infants

The museum is accessible with a pram and there are baby changing facilities by the toilets.

Dogs

Only guide and assistance dogs are allowed inside the museum.

Please remember to pick up after your dog.

Guided tours

During opening hours on weekdays: DKK 850 + entrance fee.

During opening hours at weekends: DKK 1350 + entrance fee.

Inquiries regarding booking of guided tours, please contact sonderborg@msj.dk.

Please notice that you have to book your guided tour 3 weeks before.

Childcare institutions and educational establishments can visit the museum on their own and free of charge (although prior booking is required).

Explore Museum Sønderjylland

Museum Sønderjylland consists of ten unique museums across Southern Jutland – each offering its own story, atmosphere, and experiences.

Browse through the images below to get a glimpse of what each museum has to offer. Click on an image to learn more about the museum and plan your next visit!

Visit us

Sønderborg Castle
Sønderbro 1
6400 Sønderborg

E-mail: sonderborg@msj.dk
Tlf.: +45 65 37 08 07

Opening hours

April - October:
Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm

November - March:
Tuesday - Sunday 10am -  5pm

Tickets

Adults: DKK 110

Children (under 18): Free

Students: 20% discount

Club member: Free

Groups of 10 or more: 20% discount per person