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The beaches in Sønderborg
Photo: Sønderborg Kommune
The Sønderborg-area has many lovely beaches you can visit on the warm and sunny days.
A day at the beach
In addition to a mild and friendly climate without strong undercurrent, you will find many good beaches with high water quality in the Sønderborg area. Throughout the summer time, water samples is collected and assesses continuously at 24 beaches in Sønderborg Municipality and you will find the Blue Flag at no less than nine beaches.
The Blue Flag is more than a sign for clean waters. During summer, they have a programme full of funny and interesting nature experiences for the entire family. The programme, in Danish, will be accessible on the website Naturvejlederne.dk from mid-June.
Learn more about each beach - if you want an overview of where they are located, choose the map view.
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Drejby Strand - Kerneland
Wonderful sand beach, situated in the southern part of the island Als in South Jutland.
Naturist swimming is allowed 200-300 metres to the left of the parking area.
Pets on the beach?
From April to S...
Vemmingbund Strand
Vemmingbund is an old fishing settlement in the bottom at the bay opposite Dybbøl Banke. Today it is a lovely holiday resort with one of the best beaches in the area.
Alnor Strandpark
Alnor is a part of Gråsten, which lies by the Flensborg Fjord.
Alnor beach ist a cosy little beach, and behind the beach your have a little park with many old trees and a playground.
Pets on the beach...
Lågmaj Strand - Egernsund
The beach at Lågmaj has received the Blue Flag in 2021.
This cosy sandy beach is located next to the protected waters of Flensburg Fjord. The nearest car park is along Lågmajvej.
Pets on the beach?
F...
Fluepapiret
The beach "Fluepapiret" is 5 minutes' walk from the town center. The beach is laying near Sønderborg Castle.
The wide sand beach is a very nice area for children.
Pets on the beach?
From April to Septe...
Den Sorte Badestrand - Sønderborg
Beach near Idrætshøjskolen in Sønderborg.
The beach has a bathing jetty and a ramp at the water’s edge provides easy access in a wheel chair. The name den Sorte Badestrand (black beach) originates fr...
Fynshav South Beach
Nice sandy beach near Fynshav yachtharbour.
Pets on the beach?
From April to September, dogs must be kept on a lead.
This beach has been awarded the Blue Flag, where in 2022 the zone was active 5 Jun...
Købingsmark Beach
Lovely beach on the northern part of the island Als, close to camp site with kiosk.
Naturist swimming is allowed 300-400 metres to the right of the parking area.
Pets on the beach?
From April to Sept...
Mommark Strand
The beach in Mommark belongs to Mommark Marina, which stands for the cleaning of the beach in the summer time.
It is one of the best beaches of southern Als and you do not need to stay at the campsit...
Skovmose Beach
Lovely beach situated near the cottage area Skovmose. There is no parking for visitors.
This beach is situated within the Natura-2000 area and the use of PWC´s (Jet-Boats) is NOT permitted. Read mor...
Sønderstrand
Lovely beach situated on the penensula Kegnæs.
This beach is situated within the Natura-2000 area and the use of PWC´s (Jet-Boats) is NOT permitted. Read more about the rules in force here.
Østerby Strand
Lovely beach situated on the peninsula Kegnæs.
This beach is situated within the Natura-2000 area and the use of PWC´s (Jet-Boats) is NOT permitted. Read more about the rules in force here.
Toøren - the beach at Sundgade
Beach close to the city with lovely view of Sønderborg Castle.
This beach is situated within the Natura-2000 area and the use of PWC´s (Jet-Boats) is NOT permitted. Read more about the rules in force...
Tips and Safety
There is a proverb: Only a fool fears not the sea. Fear may not be necessary, but a healthy respect is never out of place, and, of course, there is encouragement to keep an eye on the children at the beach, as well as to leave inflatable toys at home when the wind is offshore.
The much-loved SUP boards can also lead bathers astray, and it might be a good idea to take a moment to study the safety brochure with good advice before venturing into 'the wild waves.'
We don't have dangerous animals in our waters, but an encounter with a jellyfish can be extremely unpleasant, and here you will also find some good advice.
Sønderborg Harbour Bath
Take a dip in the Als Sund at Sønderborg Nordhavn.
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Photo: Kim Toft Jørgensen