South Jutland
South Jutland is Denmark’s historic borderland and has both a rich and varied past and a unique culture. South Jutland is a gentle, open land, bordered by Little Belt to the east and the UNESCO World Heritage site the Wadden Sea National Park to the west.
History of South Jutland
The history of South Jutland closely mirrors that of Denmark as a whole. The areas in South Jutland have changed hands countless times throughout history and the region is scattered with historical sites and monuments. Today, Flensburg Fjord acts as a natural border with Germany, but in line with the Schengen Area agreement, there is no longer a physical border to cross.
Gallery reference view
Denmark's historic borderland
Map of South Jutland
An ancient destination
Birdwatchers' paradise
The wild South-West
Quick facts
Main town: Kolding
Nearest airport: Sønderborg
International ferry port:
Røme/Havneby (Germany)
Distance from Copenhagen:
Kolding (230km)
Ribe (282km)
Sønderborg (229km)
