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Sonderborg, Denmark

Sønderborg is a Danish town in the Region of Southern Denmark. It is the main town and the administrative seat of Sønderborg Municipality (Kommune).

Type RegionPopulation 28,564

Why go

  • Place in Southern Denmark, Denmark.
  • Served by Skrydstrup Air Base (SKS).

History

Sønderborg is a Danish town in the Region of Southern Denmark. It is the main town and the administrative seat of Sønderborg Municipality (Kommune). The town has a population of 28,564, in a municipality of 74,123. In recent times, Sønderborg is a center for trade, tourism, industry, and education in the region of Southern Denmark. The town is the headquarters for several industrial companies. Sønderborg joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016.

Airports

Sønderborg Airport (SGD) 5.7 km to the centre
Sønderborg, 83, DK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Fly 6ix) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Copenhagen (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Flensburg-Schäferhaus Airport (FLF) 32 km to the centre
Flensburg, SH, DE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ærø Airfield 42 km to the centre
Marstal, 83, DK
Outdoor
Haderslev Airfield 47 km to the centre
Haderslev, 83, DK
Outdoor
Nordborg Pøl Airfield 18 km to the centre
Nordborg, 83, DK
Outdoor
Bjørnø Airfield 32 km to the centre
Faaborg, 83, DK
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Cykelfærgen
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ballebro
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor
Langballigau
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Fynshav
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Langballigau - Sønderborg
Ferry route
Outdoor
Nordalsfærgen Bitten
Ferry route
Outdoor
Cykelfærgen
Ferry route · Cykelfærgen
Outdoor
Egernsund – Langballigau
Ferry route
Outdoor
Alslinjen
Ferry route · Molslinjen
Outdoor
Søby - Fynshav
Ferry route · Ærøfærgerne
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Skrydstrup Air Base (SKS); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SGD has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Copenhagen). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Cykelfærgen, 12 km); routes include Langballigau - Sønderborg, Nordalsfærgen Bitten, Cykelfærgen.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sonderborg, Denmark. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail