{"id":29489,"date":"2025-05-01T10:22:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T08:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msj.dk\/?page_id=29489"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:30:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:30:23","slug":"soenderborg-castle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/msj.dk\/en\/soenderborg-castle\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u00f8nderborg Castle"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n S\u00d8NDERBORG CASTLE <\/span> <\/h1>\n
\n 800 years of Danish history <\/span>
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\n Discover S\u00f8nderborg <\/span>
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Experience the nearly eight-hundred-year-old S\u00f8nderborg 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.<\/p>\n

In the castle, you will find various exhibitions and beautifully preserved historical rooms.<\/p>\n

During your visit, you can relax in the castle caf\u00e9 and enjoy local and regional specialties, including traditional Danish cakes and freshly brewed coffee.<\/p>\n

Children under 18 have free admission to S\u00f8nderborg Castle.<\/p>\n

Video copyright: Tourismus Agentur Flensburger F\u00f6rde<\/a>\u00a0- flensburger-foerde.de\/Urheber<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n

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\n Danish history, kings, <\/span>
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At S\u00f8nderborg Castle, you will learn about the often dramatic events that shaped Danish history and culture in the border region.<\/p>\n

Various exhibitions offer insights into the past and present, through interactive displays, vivid storytelling, and numerous historical objects.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

You can also explore other themes such as border trade, local dialects, and other unique features of Southern Jutland culture.<\/p>\n

You can also uncover the dramatic story of the castle\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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PLAN YOUR VISIT<\/h2>

Here you will find all the practical information you need to plan your visit at S\u00f8nderborg Castle. If you have any further questions, you are always welcome to write to us at sonderborg@msj.dk<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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23. March - 1. November:<\/strong>
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Tickets can be purchased directly at the museum ticket desk or in advance at the online ticket shop<\/a><\/p>\n

Adults: DKK 115<\/p>\n

Children (under 18): Free<\/p>\n

Students: 20% discount<\/p>\n

Club member: Free<\/p>\n

Groups of 10 or more: 10% discount per person<\/p>\n

Holiday Pass: DKK 185<\/a>
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There is free unlimited parking by the museum together with parking space for coaches.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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In the historical museum caf\u00e9, you can enjoy freshly prepared sandwiches, homemade cakes, and hot and cold drinks.<\/p>\n

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There are differences in level everywhere on the ground floor of the castle, including the castle chapel.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Assistance can be provided if the museum is contacted in advance.<\/p>\n

This is particularly advisable if a large group of disabled people plan to visit the museum.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The museum is accessible with a pram and there are baby changing facilities by the toilets.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Only guide and assistance dogs are allowed inside the museum.<\/p>\n

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During opening hours on weekdays: DKK 850 + entrance fee.<\/p>\n

During opening hours at weekends: DKK 1350 + entrance fee.<\/p>\n

Inquiries regarding booking of guided tours, please contact sonderborg@msj.dk.<\/p>\n

Please notice that you have to book your guided tour 3 weeks before.<\/p>\n

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Beyond the exhibitions, the castle is full of historic rooms to discover.<\/p>\n

Revel in the history of the castle as you explore the well-preserved rooms, halls, and towers.<\/p>\n

Discover the sixteenth-century princely chambers, including the Banqueting Hall and Queen Dorothea\u2019s Chapel, the oldest remaining Renaissance room in the Nordic region.<\/p>\n

You can also discover traces of the castle\u2019s historical role as a fortress, such as solid walls, cannon emplacements, and the Night Watchman\u2019s Passage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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At S\u00f8nderborg Castle, a range of activities awaits the whole family.<\/p>\n

Set off on a digital treasure hunt, the Museum Mystery, and see if you can solve the riddles before the thief steals the castle\u2019s valuable treasures. The hunt takes you through hidden corners and grand halls of the castle, uncovering stories from Denmark\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

In the many exhibitions, interactive digital installations invite children to explore Denmark\u2019s 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?<\/p>\n

On selected days throughout the year (Week 7, Easter, approx. weeks 26\u201333, and week 42), the castle also offers special family-friendly activities that combine fun and learning for visitors of all ages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n

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In the former kitchen of the castle, you will find the museum caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

On sunny days, you can also enjoy your meal in the idyllic surroundings of the castle courtyard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n

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\n Explore Museum S\u00f8nderjylland<\/span> <\/h2>\n

Museum S\u00f8nderjylland consists of ten unique museums across Southern Jutland \u2013 each offering its own story, atmosphere, and experiences.<\/p>\n

Buy the Holiday Pass<\/a> and enjoy unlimited access to all ten museums of Museum S\u00f8nderjylland within fourteen days.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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S\u00f8nderborg Castle
\nS\u00f8nderbro 1
\n6400 S\u00f8nderborg<\/p>\n

E-mail: sonderborg@msj.dk<\/a>
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Adults: DKK 115<\/p>\n

Children (under 18): Free<\/p>\n

Students: 20% discount<\/p>\n

Club member: Free<\/p>\n

Groups of 10 or more: 10% discount per person<\/p>\n

Holiday Pass: DKK 185<\/a>
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