Haderslev Municipality: History, Nature and Water

Haderslev’s historic district has been well preserved despite major fires in 1627 and 1759; it includes houses dating from the 16th century. Haderslev Cathedral has some of the highest church vaults in the Nordic countries, and it also contains one of Denmark’s largest church organs. The cathedral welcomes visitors, and guided tours can be arranged during opening hours.

Nature

Pamhule Forest is protected as an EU Natura 2000 site. A birdwatching tower stands on the shore of Hindemade, offering the opportunity to observe the birdlife. In the first ten years after the restoration of Hindemade, 187 different bird species were observed there. In Haderslev Dyrehave, there are approximately 200 fallow deer and 20 red deer in summer.

The Camino Haderslev Næs connects nine churches in the region. It passes through fields and forests along gravel paths, country roads and cycle paths, offering views of hills and water.

Paths and Mobility

The Pamhule area has an 11.1-kilometre mountain bike route through the hilly forest. The area around Nørskovgård and the path along Hindemade are accessible to wheelchair users. Sydtrafik bus route 239 from Haderslev Bus Station towards Over Jerstal stops at the Nørskovgårdvej bus stop.

On the Tørning Canal, you can travel by canoe as far as Christiansdal and the canoe landing there.

Water

The Haderslev lake boat is electric and almost silent. It has four landing stages; a round trip without stopping takes approximately one hour. The ferry to Aarø takes approximately seven to eight minutes and runs hourly.

Places in the Destination Area

The immediate destination area includes Flovt Strand, Haderslev, Diernæs, Flovt, Hejsager, Kelstrup, Marstrup, Årøsund, Mølby, Knud, Halk, Sønder Vilstrup, Gram, Sommersted, Starup, Råde, Stenderup and Bevtoft.

History and Culture

The historical exhibition at Fogeden Hus near Tørning Mølle covers the history of the site from the 13th century to 1597, as well as the development of the mills and the industrial mill from 1597 to the present day.

Ehlers Samlingen is the largest collection of ceramic ware in Northern Europe and spans five centuries. It is housed in a restored building from 1577 featuring some of Denmark’s finest and best-preserved wood panelling and ceiling paintings.

The open-air museum of Arkæologi Haderslev includes historic farms and buildings from Southern Jutland, a rare post mill and prehistoric graves. Arkæologi Haderslev was founded in 1887 following the discovery of two golden bowls from the Late Bronze Age, dating to approximately 500 BC.

Teatret Møllen has been operating in Haderslev since 1974 and presents approximately 120 performances each year for children and adults, both at the theatre and on tour.

Food and Market

Sillerup Mølle is still a working windmill. Visitors can see how grain is processed into flour and then turned into bread in the bakery; they can also taste the bread.

Market days are held at Gravene market square in Haderslev every Tuesday and Friday morning. The offerings include fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, eggs, sausages, cheese, flowers, handicrafts and antiques.

At Gram Castle, visitors can try the Sønderjyske Kaffebord, take part in guided tours of the organic farm, see the animals in the petting zoo and sample organic products in the café.

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