Sønderborg (DK): From fishing village to cosmopolitan city – a journey through time on foot｜Denmark

Discover the enchanting city on the Flensburg Fjord on this walking tour. Hear stories about how the city developed in the Middle Ages from a small fishing village on the Alssund, later built numerous sailing ships in its shipyards, and was severely affected in the Second Schleswig War of 1864.

Experience how the Old Town was subsequently rebuilt in style, and stroll through the charming alleyways.

Hear anecdotes about a very prominent, involuntary guest at the castle – and about a festival that attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year, but has its origins in the Middle Ages. Discover the art and architecture that give the city its distinctive character – nestled in an enchanting coastal landscape shaped by the Baltic Sea.

Discover how serenity and vibrant life can shape a city in equal measure. At the end of the walking tour, enjoy a stroll along Havnegade, Sønderborg's harborfront street – with lovingly restored old houses, numerous cafés, and the skippers who dock their yachts here.