Aabenraa

Aabenraa is a cosy trading town in Southern Jutland and the charming old town offers cobbled streets and houses with beautifully decorated doors. In Aabenraa you can go shopping in Denmark's longest pedestrian street.

In Aabenraa you can visit the Maritime Museum, go to an art exhibition at the old railway station or visit the exciting art exhibitions at Brundlund Castle.

The city's big annual event is the Ringriderfesten, which takes place on the first weekend in July. Up to 500 horses parade through the city, accompanied by various orchestras from all over Europe. The parade ends at the big ring-riding arena, where young and old compete to become this year's ring-riding king.