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Sønderborg Castle. Sønderborg Castle ( Danish: Sønderborg Slot) is located in the town of Sønderborg, Denmark on the island of Als in South Jutland. It houses a museum focusing on the history and culture of the area. The castle is located in the middle of the town, in a park setting overlooking Als Fjord.
Sønderborg Castle was built about 1170 on the island of Als, and during the 14th and 15th centuries it became a heavily fortified citadel owned alternately by the Danish kings and the dukes of South Jutland. From 1532 to 1549 the castle served as a prison for the deposed King Christian II.
SØNDERBORG CASTLE. 800 years of Danish history. from the Southern Jutland perspective. Open today 10am - 5pm. The history of. Sønderjylland. Sønderborg Castle was built at the mouth of Alssund about 800 years ago. The castle has witnessed many events in the history of Denmark and the border region.
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Sønderborg Castle - Christian II’s prison. The castle was built in the 13th century and became one of the strongest fortresses of the kingdom in the Middle Ages. It was rebuilt 1550-1560 as a Renaissance complex.
Intro. Map & transport. Facilities. Sønderborg Castle. Visit the historic castle in Sønderborg, the museum and the beautiful surroundings. Sønderborg Castle was built about 1170 on the island of Als, and the castle has filled various functions over the centuries.
Museum Sønderjylland's 7 venues, museums and cultural heritage sites offer experiences and information within a subject range spanning archaeology, art, history and natural history. At Sønderborg Castle you will be told the tale of the dukes, the (Schleswig) wars and the Reunification in 1920.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sønderborg Castle ( Danish: Sønderborg Slot) is located in the town of Sønderborg, Denmark on the island of Als in South Jutland. It houses a museum focusing on the history and culture of the area. The castle is located in the middle of the town, in a park setting overlooking Als Fjord.
