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Schackenborg Castle

Unique experiences await at Schackenborg Castle all year round.  For example, explore the history of the centuries, take a guided tour in the stunning park of the castle or venture into the old stables, where you will find an exciting visitor centre.

The Schackenborg Program offers classical concerts, lectures, debate arrangements and more.

Wadden Sea

Find a mini holiday to Wadden Sea National Park at Risskov and go on a self-drive holiday in the beautiful Danish nature. The Wadden Sea is located on the west coast of Jutland from Blåvandshuk and Ho Bugt in the north to the German border in the south. The area also includes the islands of Fanø, Rømø and Mandø.

The tides are particularly characteristic here. From the high dikes, which protect against storm surges, you can experience beautiful and endless views over the Wadden Sea and the flat marshland. The many sandbanks in the Wadden Sea are popular havens for breeding seal pairs. On the three Wadden Sea islands of Rømø, Fanø and Mandø, you'll find plenty of unspoilt nature, dunes and some of Denmark's finest sandy beaches. Go on a summer holiday, winter holiday or autumn holiday and discover the Wadden Sea at your own pace with Risskov.

Black Sun

If you're going on a mini-vacation in Southern Jutland this spring or autumn, you might be lucky enough to experience the natural phenomenon of the Black Sun, when starlings gather in the south-west Jutland marshes in huge flocks for migration. The many starlings come from the countries around the Baltic Sea and from Norway. The large flocks of birds make fascinating patterns in the sky just before they land on the ground for the night - this phenomenon is called Black Sun and can in some cases contain as many as 1 million birds. The spring migration of starlings runs from February to mid-April, and the autumn migration begins in August and can last until December.

Frøslev Camp

Find a cheap holiday in Denmark at Risskov and experience history as it unfolded during the 2nd World War. World War II. Visit the national memorial park Frøslevlejren which is a historical memorial from WW2. World War. The camp consists of barracks set in beautiful countryside, while the structure and appearance of the prison camp is still very authentic. The camp functioned as a German internment camp in 1944 during the German occupation, and today appears as one of the best preserved German prison camps in Europe. During the war, thousands of Danish prisoners were held in the camp, avoiding deportation to concentration camps in Germany. Find a cheap mini holiday or weekend break at Risskov and get away with the family on a self-drive experience at your own pace.

Border shops

Make a good purchase in one of the many shops just south of the border during your next car holiday to Southern Jutland or Northern Germany. The shops are full of goods at cheap prices, so you will definitely find something you can buy for home.

Rømø

Rømø is created by converging sands which make the Rømø beaches utterly amazing. The island is a part of the Wadden Sea National Park and offers beautiful nature with a rich opportunity for long walks. Sand, beach, water, and lots of holiday experiences for adults and children in a fantastic nature.

Gram Slot

The beautiful Gram Castle is surrounded by moats in green surroundings. The castle is located in the cosy town of Gram, where there is a great atmosphere.

The castle is now used as an event venue. It can accommodate up to 50,000 guests and offers concerts, holiday apartments and a large organic farm. In addition, history, culture, architecture and nature are highly valued and presented at the castle.

Ribe Cathedral

Ribe Cathedral (Vor Frue Kirke), the city's pompous landmark, can be seen far and wide in the flat landscape. Ansgar, the Apostle of the North, built Denmark's first churches (of wood) in Schleswig and Ribe around 860. The present church was begun between 1150-1175 and completed between 1225-1250. After numerous alterations and additions, it is Denmark's only five-nave church, characterised by changing styles and many interesting details.

Gråsten Castle, Castle Garden and Castle Church

Gråsten Castle was built in the 1500s and is a Danish hunting lodge.

Gråsten Castle Church is the only part of Gråsten Castle that is open to visitors.

Gråsten Palace Garden is an English-inspired landscape garden. In summer, visitors can enjoy the large rose and perennial beds, which radiate in a multitude of colours, and there is an outdoor exhibition that tells about the development of the castle garden.

Gråsten

The cosy South Jutland town of Gråsten has about 4,000 inhabitants and is close to Flensburg Fjord. The town has been built around Gråsten Castle, which is the town's main attraction. The castle was built in the 1500s and is a Danish hunting castle. Today it is used as the summer residence of Queen Margrethe II.

The charming town is idyllically situated in the South Jutland countryside and there are good opportunities for cycling and walking in the green countryside. In the town you will find several cosy cafés and restaurants as well as good shopping opportunities.

Christmas market in Flensburg

Open dates

24th November to 30th December 2025

Mon-Sat: 11.00-22.00

Sun: 11.00-20.00

Please note that dates and opening hours may vary. You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information.

Along with Lübeck and Kiel, Flensburg is one of the Danes' favourite Christmas destinations in northern Germany. The maritime atmosphere and the Scandinavian touch make you feel at home and at ease. Let the smell of roasted almonds and tasty mulled wine lead you through the streets, between the stalls and lead the Christmas spirit directly into your heart.

The Christmas market's many stalls are lit by the cosy lights that stretch from Südermarkt through the pedestrian zone and all the way down to Nordermarkt. One of the highlights of the Flensburg Christmas Market is the "World's Smallest Bar Counter", where the traditional and famous Tallin Punch is served in many different varieties.

From the approximately 60 stalls of the Christmas market, the beautifully decorated stalls entice with a large selection of handicrafts, specialities and Christmas goods in a wonderful combination of German and Danish traditions. If this isn't enough to bring out the Christmas spirit, the Christmas music in the street and Flensburg's large, traditional German Christmas pyramid will certainly do wonders.

If you're looking for culinary experiences, Flensburg is packed with great options. The beer breweries on the harbour and cafés and restaurants galore ensure you can take a much-needed break from Christmas shopping, with a great selection of local specialities and delicious Christmas treats.

For shoppers, Flensburg city centre offers a wide range of shops where you can find everything from clothes to speciality shops at German prices, often with great savings. In addition, a trip to Flensburg is also an excellent opportunity for cross-border shopping, where you can buy in this year's Christmas confectionery.

Spend Christmas holidays in Northern Germany with a cheap hotel stay in Flensburg and experience the magical Christmas market in the city. The location is ideal for a self-drive holiday and Risskov has a great selection of good hotels in and around Flensburg. When you book with us, we also give a free bottle of red wine to all adults on the booking, which you can pick up at Fleggaard.

Christmas market in Ribe

December is a very special month in Ribe, where all the streets are decorated for Christmas. The perfect place to get into the Christmas shopping spirit. Take a stroll through the cosy streets of the old town, which are decked out with Christmas lights and decorations, and settle down in one of the cafés where you can warm up with a cup of coffee or cocoa. Ribe in December is an ideal place to spend a mini break or a long weekend and get a lot of Christmas shopping done.

Visit the Christmas market in Ribe, which is all about "Peter's Christmas". The classic tale of Peter's Christmas is Mathilde Cold F. Kjær's childhood story of her own Christmas in Ribe. Her childhood home, Porsborg, has now been converted into Ribe Tourist Office.

In Ribe, the Christmas market is built around Peter's Christmas, and in the town's cobbled streets, from November until Christmas, it is possible to walk around and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere in the fairytale Christmas market that forms the framework for Christmas traditions in the oldest market town in Scandinavia.

With a history that can be traced back to around 700, when the first trading post was built, there is plenty of history in the city. Many of the well-preserved buildings and houses are now listed, and together with Denmark's oldest town hall form a historic setting. The town hall dates back to 1496, and has served as the town hall since 1709.

The Christmas market in town consists of a number of stalls where it is possible to buy everything from Christmas confectionery, to traditional pretzels and gingerbread, as well as all sorts of alternative homemade Christmas gifts.

Christmas at Quedens Gaard in Ribe

Experience Christmas at the Old Merchant's Farm, which will be filled with old-fashioned Christmas spirit. A tour of the farm is an experience for all the senses, where the scents of all kinds of Christmas delights spread, while it will be possible to taste confectionery, pretzels and roasted almonds. If this is not enough Christmas spirit, it is also possible to see traditional old-fashioned crafts, braided Christmas hearts and other Christmas traditions.