South Jutland Denmark
- Eefinthecity
- Feb 9
- 4 min read
South Jutland
I love South Jutland in Denmark. This part of Denmark is wonderfully peaceful with vast nature. It is a great region if you love the beach, like the Wadden area, but also to explore old towns like Ribe and cities like Kolding and Esbjerg. Smaller villages and towns include Tønder, Møgeltonder and Aabenraa. For Danish royal history visit Schackenborg Slot and/or Sønderborg Slot.
South Jutland Denmark
Ribe is the oldest medieval town of Denmark with its crooked cobbled stone streets and timber-framed houses is the reason to go to Southern Jutland. Meander the streets of old town and pay a visit to one of the main attractions; the Ribe Domkirke, Ribe VikingCenter or Ribe Kunstmuseum.
Read more about the City Ribe in Denmark
Wadden Sea National Park
Tractor-bus rides to Mandø Island, Oyster Safaries, bird-watching and seal spotting. Beautiful hikes, exhibitions at Vadehavscentret (a Unesco World Heritage) and experiencing Sort Sol (Black Sun). The Marsk Tower offers a spectacular view over the Wadden Sea National Park. This beautiful nature reserve on the West Coast of Denmark has a lot to offer.
There are 3 Wadden Sea Islands to visit: Fanø, Rømø and Mandø.
Things To Do on the Island Mandø, South Jutland
Hop on the Mandø tractor to visit the island of Mandø where you should go to Mandopigen Cafe - a stylistylish café in a former barn, which has preserved the wall's raw structures and exposed ceiling beams. Great for a cuppa and cake or delicious lunch. And the perfect start or finish after your Oyster- or Seal safaries tours. A great place to stay is Bed and Breakfast Mandø.
Things To Do on the Island Rømø, South Jutland
The island of Rømø is the largest Danish Wadden Sea island with the towns Lakolk en Havneby. It does get busy with tourist so make sure you are a little prepared for that. The Commander and the Whale route – a Panorama cycle route of 31km where you’ll cycle past beautiful Commander Farms, one of which is now a museum of the whalers of Rømø, where you can get up close to the huge skeleton of a sperm whale. You can rent a bike at Rømø Cykler in Havneby. Cycling not your thing? Maybe you are more up for the hop on hop off Rømø tractor? But what we all love is a big ice cream at Café Du Frax or feast on fish and chips at Otto & Ani's Fisk cafetaria.The highlight of the island is Café & Antik Butik Hattesgaard and really worth a detour. Housed in a white thatched farmhouse you’ll find a picture perfect antique and homeware store with the cutest café and outside terrace for coffee and cake. I repeat – worth a detour! A great place to stay is Poppelgaarden Rømø.
What are great hikes and trails Wadden Sea National Park?
Vadehavet - Vesterbjerge | 4.5km | Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Vester Vedsted, Region of Southern Denmark. Easy loop.
Vadehavscentret - Vadehavet | 6.3 km | Discover this 6.3-km loop trail near Ribe, Region of Southern Denmark. Starting point is the VadehavsCentret. Easy loop.
Gränstien Loop Vester Vedsted | 10.6 km | Head out on this 10.6-km loop trail near Vester Vedsted, Region of Southern Denmark. You can start your walk from the Vadehavscentret. Moderate Loop.
Tønder, South Jutland, Denmark
Tønder is a small cute town, just across the border in Denmark, next to the village Møgeltonder. Walk down the main street and visit the famous Det Gamble Apothek (The Old Pharmacy). Here you can buy the cutest nostalgic Christmas decorations, candles (Danes love them) and other decoration and birthday goodies for your house. Opposite is the cute Klostercaféen. Perfect for a cup of coffee, tea with cake or lunch. In the evening, go for dinner at Cafe Victoria, a cosy brown cafe.
Read more about my stay at Noldes Hygge Hjem
Møgeltonder, South Jutland, Denmark
This small cozy town with the beautiful main street Slotsgaden is a little gem. On this street you can find antique shop Butik Slotsgaden and Mormors Lille Cafe, also known as Grandma's little cafe and very cute and adorable.
The main to highlights of this little village are The Møgeltonder Kirke with its beautiful frescoes and Schackenborg Slot, a royal castle and gardens, onces home to the youngest son of Queen Margrethe. The perfect first stop when visiting Denmark.
Aabenraa, South Jutland, Denmark
If you like thrift shops, pay a visit to Loppelet. I bought a lovely mirror for the garden. Aabenraa itself is also a nice place to visit. For coffee and cake or lunch, go to the cosy Cafe Agnes. Nice shops can be found on the main high street. Don't forget to visit the cute tea shop Fam. Carstensen Tehandel.
Gråsten Palace, South Jutland
Gråsten Palace is one of the Danish royal family's summer residences, but the park is also open to the public. The castle is located on the Flensburg Fjord on the Sundeved peninsula.
Sønderborg Slot, South Jutland, Denmark
Sønderborg Castle is an impressive fortress dating back to the 12th century. It also houses the Dybbøl Banke History Centre, where you can learn more about the history of southern Jutland.
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