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SØNDERJYLLAND In Sønderjylland, the 140 km of the Baltic Sea Cycle Route takes you from the cathedral city of Haderslev to the maritime town of Aabenraa and historic Sønderborg with Dybbøl Mølle and Sønderborg Castle. For centuries, Sønderjylland has been a plaything between dukes, kings, and nations, which has left its mark on the area in many ways. However, the history is not only war and strife – it is also unique discoveries from antiquity, castles, churches and murals from the Middle Ages as well as maritime and frequent trade. The regional kitchen is among the best preserved in Denmark. This is primarily a result of the period in which the area was German. During this time the Danish traditions and ingredients were particularly cherished while the inspiration from the German kitchen such as sausages and smoked goods was unavoidable. Therefore, you’ll find a fantastic fusion kitchen where the best of both worlds merge. The nature in Sønderjylland offers you some of Denmark’s most beautiful and contrasted landscape with fjords that have been shaped by the Ice Age, meandering coast lines, deep tunnel valleys, wide-ranging forests, and a wealth of different types of nature, creating perfect living conditions for several rare plants and animals that thrive in the landscape of Sønderjylland.