From horse blankets to sofa cushions - the story of the R 16 Hestedækken Horse Rug by FDB Møbler
The Danish Guard needed horse blankets. The Royal Military Garment Factory was there for such tasks. Everything that was needed for the Danish military, the navy and the royal guard was designed and produced there. And so the Royal Military Clothing Factory developed horse rugs for the Royal Guard in a red, white, and blue woven design. The R16 Hestedækken was born.
From the Gravensteiner Äble to the international Apple logo
The logo of a bitten apple is world famous. But what does the design and brand name relate to? In southern Denmark we found the answer and tell the story of the Apple logo.
First part: South Jutland (Sønderjylland, Nordschleswig)
Anyone who raves about Denmark usually thinks of pictures of the North Sea coast or the capital Copenhagen. We will discover Denmark from a completely different perspective and start with South Jutland / Sønderjylland (North Schleswig) and its unique border region.
We describe the border crossings with their stories and travel on foot, by bike or by car from the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. We will stop inland with its often unknown treasures.
We will slowly work our way north and tell the places and stories here. Welcome to Denmark.
Along the Germany – Denmark border
Flensburg Fjord
The border between Germany and Denmark runs right through the Flensburg Fjord. We travel along the Flensburg Fjord
Border crossings Germany-Denmark
All border crossings between Germany and Denmark with their unique stories
Gendarmstien
The Gendarmstien is Denmark's most popular hiking trail in the footsteps of the border guards along the Danish Flensburg Fjord to Pattburg / Padborg
Border route
The border route, together with the North Baltic Sea Cycle Route, is an exciting cycle route on both sides of the Germany-Denmark border
North-Baltic Sea Cycle Route
The North Baltic Sea Cycle Route in the Germany-Denmark border region is a shorter alternative to the border route. An exciting journey of discovery for drivers too
Rickelsbüller Koog / Margarethe Kog
The Rickelsbüller Koog / Margarethe Kog is the result of a German-Danish dike construction project on the North Sea ...
Hoyer / Højer
The Danish village behind the dykes - a rather unknown pearl on the North Sea is just awakening from its sleep and ...
Lügumkloster / Løgumkloster
Lügumkloster / Løgumkloster is mainly known for its dreamlike monastery and church. But still has a lot ...
Møgeltonder
We visit the small Danish museum village Møgeltonder near Tondern. Allegedly there is the most beautiful street in Denmark here, but certainly a wonderful royal castle
Tønder / Tondern
Tondern / Tønder is one of the oldest towns in Denmark and is now a popular shopping town near the border with Germany ...
Ruttebüll / Rudbøl
The Germany-Denmark border runs through the middle of Rudbøl Sø (Ruttebüller See) and in the middle of the road. Welcome to the beautiful border town ...
The church in the birthplace of Emil Nolde: The Burkal Kirke
Emil Nolde comes from what is now Denmark, more precisely from Nolde ...
Tinglev
We visit the central town of Tinglev, north-west of Krusau and Pattburg / Padborg, and we are surprised by the diversity that this, by Danish standards, inconspicuous neighborhood offers us. Tinglev has it all
Padborg / Pattburg
But then came the railroad between Flensburg and Fredericia. Today's Padborg / Pattburg was built around the local train station overnight.
Frøslevlejren
The former concentration camp near Pattburg / Padborg is now a museum and meeting place with numerous exciting exhibitions on ...
Borderland Museum Oldemorstoft Padborg
In the middle of Pattburg / Padborg is the tranquil borderland museum Oldesmorstoft with its own history in the borderland
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Krusau / Kruså
Krusau / Kruså was once the most important border town between Denmark and Germany and has had an eventful history to this day ...
Coordinates
Lighthouse Blavandhuk Fyr
Blavandhuk is the westernmost point of Denmark and is located in the popular area of Blavand with its endless beach
Municipalities in Jutland
Tondern / Tønder
One of the most beautiful small towns and maybe the oldest city in Denmark? Whether festival of music or cakes, whether ...
Apenrade / Aabenraa
Aabenraa / Aabenraa is the center of the municipality of the same name and is located directly on the Baltic Sea as a dreamy small town ...
Sonderburg / Sønderborg
Sønderborg / Sønderborg is certainly the most beautiful town along the Flensburg Fjord ...
Hadersleben / Haderslev
A cathedral city that is very popular with insiders and not so small at all on the picturesque Baltic Sea fjord ...
Along the North Sea
Hoyer / Højer
The small village behind the dykes, Hoyer / Højer was once a landing stage for the island of Sylt before the Hindenburg dam was built.
Hoyer Mill / Højer Mølle
The windmill in Hoyer / Højer is the largest wooden windmill in Europe and is definitely worth a visit ...
Bådfolk ved Vidåen
The small open-air museum "Bådfolk ved Vidåen" Hoyer (Højer) is only a few meters east of the old lock on the Vidå, also called "Wiedau" in German.
Along the Baltic Sea (Jutland)
Border town Krusau / Kruså
The most important border crossing between Germany and Denmark was once located in Krusau / Kruså on the border river of the same name ...
Kollund
Kollund is one of the most beautiful places to live in southern Denmark and is located directly on the Flensburg Fjord ...
The Ox Islands
The Ox Islands in the middle of the Flensburg Fjord are a fascinating nature reserve on the Danish side near Annis hot dog stand at Sønderhav ...
Mekanisk Museum Sønderjylland
The Mekanisk Museum Sønderjylland is one of the most beautiful tractor and vintage museums and is close by.
Egernsund artists' colony
The small town of Egernsund is the center of the remaining brickworks on the Flensburg Fjord and was an artists' colony in turbulent times ...
Gravenstein / Gråsten
A city tour through the small picturesque town in Denmark with its royal castle and famous apple ...
Stranderød
Just 25 kilometers northeast of Flensburg is the small, picturesque Stranderød on the Flensburg Fjord ...
Broager
The Danish Broager on the Broagerland peninsula can be seen from afar through the twin towers of its church ...
Brickworks Museum Cathrinesminde Teglværk
The Cathriesminde Brickwork Museum on the ...
Vemmingbund Strand
With its natural beach, Vemmingbund is a real insider tip along the Gendarmstien .....
Düppeler Schanzen / Dybøl Banke
The Düppeler Schanzen are the site of a bloody event in 1864 between ...
Sonderburg / Sønderborg
Sønderborg is the city of two faces. Tradition meets modernity and makes this ...
Høruphav
Høruphav is an old fishing village and today a maritime meeting place for recreational boaters on the Flensburg Fjord
Høruphav torpedo station
If you didn't know, you wouldn't even notice the few remaining traces in Hørupklint. Wasn't there a big torpedo station here?
Vibæk Mill Sydals
The small mill village Vibæk Mølle gives an insight into the mill operation until the 1970s and is located on Gedarmstien near Høruphav ...
Skovby on Gendarmstien
Skovby is the current starting point and destination of the popular Gendarmstien ...
Lighthouse Kegnæs Fyr
Together with the Falshöft lighthouse, Kegnæs Fyr secures the entry into the Flensburg Fjord. We got him...
Siegfried Lenz boathouse
Some of Siegfried Lenz's famous works were created in the small boathouse near Høruphav ...
Kegnæs peninsula
The Kegnæs peninsula is perhaps something like Sylt the North Sea, only with understatement and very family-oriented ....
More sights and museums in South Denmark / Sønderjylland
Gråsten Kitchen Garden at Gravenstein Castle
Where does the Danish queen get her healthy food from? From her own garden. We visit this new attraction, the kitchen garden Gråsten
Gråsten Castle / Gravenstein
Every summer the Danish Queen comes to her summer residence at Gråsten Castle. We introduce:
Tørning Mill
There was once a lively industrial area between Vojens and Hadersleben. The engine of the numerous factories was Tørnig Mølle. Today it is a relaxed excursion destination in the countryside ...
Farmmuseum / Landbruksmuseum Tørninggård Vojens
In addition to Tørning Mølle, there is also the Landbruksmuseum Tørninggård near Vojens near Hadersleben. Over 3000 exhibits lead us into the past ...
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