Tiny European tree frog on finger tip on island Als in the Sønderborg-area

Poppies blooming at the Gendarme Path in the Sønderborg-area

Nature can be difficult to spot

Photo:VisitSønderborg&Kim Toft Jørgensen

You are never far from the coastline with impressive cliffs, attractive beaches, shady forests and countless opportunities to explore the idyllic landscape. Here, daily life stress soon is exchanged by relaxing experiences.

Explore the nature surrounding you

Fishing at the island Als in the Sønderborg-area for nice trouts

Tight lines

The Sønderborg-area has a 258 kilometre long coastline.On a fishing holiday at island Als and inlet Flensborg Fjord you can choose between many good fishing spots, and at least one of them is in lee.You can go by boat to fish on the water or try your luck on pike in one of the lakes.

Time stands still in forest Nørreskoven on the island Als in the Sønderborg-area

A walk in the woods

Denmark´s longest coastal forest and the many other small and large woods awaits you in the Sønderborg-area

Take the children on a free expedition trip at the beaches of island Als

A day at the beach

The best bathing beach is found on South Als, and the dangerous rip currents known at the Northern Sea is no issue in our area.

Visiting Sønderborg on island Als with the dog

On holiday with your dog

Tip on, how you and your dog can enjoy nature together without stressing animal life and fellow humans.

Green frog sitting on rush in the Sønderborg-area

Meet the five

Joined by 4 other amphibian species the tree frog is living under strict protection in the Sønderborg-area.

Naturpark Nordals

On 17 December 2020, Naturpark Nordals became a reality. The 1928 hectare area with beautiful and varied nature is waiting for you - on foot, on horseback or by bike!

Great crested grebe on the island Als in the Sønderborg-area

Go bird watching

Island Als, the forest Gråstenskovene and the area Broagerland is rich on bird life. Bring your monocular, download the bird-App, and you are ready to...

Blue Flag in Sønderborg on island Als - snorkeling girl with crab

Go explore nature

Nature needs a helping hand. Through promotion and projects of benefit to nature, the municipality Sønderborg Kommune supports this enourmous undertak...

The brown long-eared bat is only seen at a few locations in the Sønderborg-area

The bat - the insect hunter of the night

Do you shudder at the thought? The bat species in the Sønderborg area feed on insects, so rather than thinking of bloodsuckers, see them as effective ...

Orchids - nature's exotic

Our varied nature also offers breeding ground for spotted orchids. These delicate plants are all completely protected - so remember your camera and tr...

The nature guide recommends

Ramsons are found at Arnkil in February to May

Use nature's raw materials in early spring – Ramsons at Arnkil

The Black trumpet mushroom is found in the Gråsten forests, among other places

Black trumpet mushrooms in Gråstenskovene

The hidden heath at Kværs

Bridge over outflow from Hartsø - the bird's paradise on Kegnæs

Hartsø - a bird's paradise on Kegnæs

Fjordmosen at forest Nørreskoven Als

"Karsesøen" in Rumohrsgård dyrehave at the island of øen Als in Sønderborg Municipality

Rumohrsgård dyrehave - pure idyll and history

Bring your bike and enjoy Sønderskoven on the island of Als in the Sønderborg area

Bike ride in Sønderskoven

Go on a dark hike at Sydals in the Sønderborg area

A dark walk on South Als

Western marsh harrier on the wings over reed forest

Mjang Dam and Brovold

Bird tower at Trillen with a view of Vælddam on the island of Als

Trillen and Lambjerg Indtægt at Høruphav

Sand martins at Borreshoved on Broagerland in Sønderborg Municipality

Sand martins at Skelde

Sottrupskov - tour of the forest with lots of history

The nightingale at Kær Vestermark

Common merganser female with young at the island Als in the Sønderborg-area

The common merganser

Large-leaved lime alley with the heart-shaped leaves in Augustenborg Skov

Augustenborg Skov – the lime alley and the old oak trees

Yellow bamboo grows wild in the forest Avnbøl Sned

The bamboo forest – Avnbøl Sned

Suggestion for longer tours

The Gendarme Path LQT hiking route of 84 km

The Gendarme Path - 84 km LQT hike

Alsstien - 64 km of rambling joy

Horseback holiday on Als Bridle Route in the Sønderborg-area

Als Bridle Route - 100 kilometre on horseback

Family on a bike trip at Dybbøl Banke in the Sønderborg-area

Go bike riding

Nature by the Gendarme Path showing off in owerwhelmingly beauty, with blooming poppies, impressive cloudes and sailing boats on the bay Sønderborg Bugt.Photo:Kim Toft Jørgensen