SØNDERBORG CASTLE
from the Southern Jutland perspective
Open today10am - 5pm
Discover Sønderborg
Castle
Experience the nearly eight-hundred-year-old Sønderborg Castle, which has witnessed many significant events in the history of Denmark over the centuries. Today, the castle is a museum and historic attraction for families, history enthusiasts, and tourists alike.
In the castle, you will find various exhibitions and beautifully preserved historical rooms.
During your visit, you can relax in the castle café and enjoy local and regional specialties, including traditional Danish cakes and freshly brewed coffee.
Children under 18 have free admission to Sønderborg Castle.
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Danish history, kings,
and culture
At Sønderborg Castle, you will learn about the often dramatic events that shaped Danish history and culture in the border region.
Various exhibitions offer insights into the past and present, through interactive displays, vivid storytelling, and numerous historical objects.
Experience the exhibition with the Dukes of Schleswig and the Schleswig Wars. Learn more about the history and fates of the of Southern Jutlanders during World War I, and the referendum that led to the reunification with Denmark in 1920.
You can also explore other themes such as border trade, local dialects, and other unique features of Southern Jutland culture.
You can also uncover the dramatic story of the castle’s most famous resident, King Christian II, who was held captive here for seventeen years. Hear the myths and legends that still surround the notorious King.
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
Holiday Pass
Discover the other museums of Museum Sønderjylland. With the Holiday Pass you have unlimited access to the ten museums of Museum Sønderjylland within fourteen days.
Holiday Pass: DKK 185
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).
Conquer
the castle
Beyond the exhibitions, the castle is full of historic rooms to discover.
Revel in the history of the castle as you explore the well-preserved rooms, halls, and towers.
Discover the sixteenth-century princely chambers, including the Banqueting Hall and Queen Dorothea’s Chapel, the oldest remaining Renaissance room in the Nordic region.
You can also discover traces of the castle’s historical role as a fortress, such as solid walls, cannon emplacements, and the Night Watchman’s Passage.
Activities for
the whole family
At Sønderborg Castle, a range of activities awaits the whole family.
Set off on a digital treasure hunt, the Museum Mystery, and see if you can solve the riddles before the thief steals the castle’s valuable treasures. The hunt takes you through hidden corners and grand halls of the castle, uncovering stories from Denmark’s history.
In the many exhibitions, interactive digital installations invite children to explore Denmark’s past in fun and engaging ways. How well would you perform as a customs officer? Can you pick out the right cakes at the traditional Southern Jutland coffee table?
On selected days throughout the year (Week 7, Easter, approx. weeks 26–33, and week 42), the castle also offers special family-friendly activities that combine fun and learning for visitors of all ages.
Enjoy the
castle café
In the former kitchen of the castle, you will find the museum café.
It serves a delicious selection of locally produced snacks, light lunches and treats, including the traditional cakes of Southern Jutland, and hot and cold drinks.
On sunny days, you can also enjoy your meal in the idyllic surroundings of the castle courtyard.
