There are plenty of lovely and child-friendly beaches with calm waters near the Little Belt and around the island of Als and the peninsula of Kegnæs. The Wadden Sea along the west coast is exciting, but only few places - e.g. around Hjerpsted – have actual swimming beaches. However, on the island of Rømø, you find one long, wide beach with the finest white sand where the North Sea rolls in with changing vigour depending on the wind and weather conditions.

To the west, the landscape is characterised by the Wadden Sea and the view of the flat marshland is never-ending. High dikes protect against the tidal water and floods and make the marshland a vast grazing area for cattle and sheep. In the Tønder Marsh near the towns of Højer and Ribe, you can get a close look at the locks which secure the marsh against floods.

To the east, the landscape varies greatly from the flat marshland. When the last glacial period ended approx. 14,000 years ago, it left a green and hilly landscape with deep fjords and valleys – e.g. the Tunnel Valley by Haderslev, the valley Kongeådalen west of Vejen and the nature area with the beautiful lakes near Jels.

To the south, along Flensburg Fjord, there are shaded forests and lovely beaches, and from the Gendarm Path, there are beautiful views of the fjord to Germany.

The Wadden Sea is a rare experience. When the tidal waters pull back, the seabed comes to life, and it is teeming with exciting creatures. The many sand dunes are popular resting places for breeding colonies of seals; and during spring and autumn, it is an important resting place for enormous flocks of migratory birds. In the marshland, thousands of starlings gather and just before settling down for the night, they draw amazing patterns in the sky – this is the nature phenomenon that is called Black Sun.

At the Wadden Sea Centre by Vester Vedsted you can learn much more about this unique area, but it is also a good idea to join a nature guide who can share their knowledge.

Als is the region's largest island and it is situated by the Little Belt and Flensburg Fjord. The island is green and fertile, there are many lovely swimming beaches, hiking trails and cycling paths and an exciting experience park, Danfoss Universe, where you can play with technology and test the forces of nature. Als is connected to the mainland by bridges from Sønderborg.

Rømø is the largest of the Wadden Sea islands. Here, you find untouched nature as well as nice old houses and plenty of activities on offer – e.g. golf course and wellness centre and the long, wide beaches have plenty of room for fun. Rømø is connected to the mainland by a dam.

Mandø - the smallest of the Wadden Sea islands – is unique in every way. A sea dike and a single row of dunes protect the small island and its inhabitants from the tidal waters and the western wind. The only connection to the main land is an ebb tide road which is marked by rice brooms.

In the old royal city of Kolding, the beautifully restored Koldinghus Castle ruin towers over the city and the castle lake. South of Kolding is Christiansfeld with was founded by the Moravian society in the 18th century. It is very different to other Danish towns in that its streets and houses are very structured. Christiansfeld is a candidate to be included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Haderslev's old part of town is dominated by the cathedral while Aabenraa is known for the many special doors. Sønderborg, the main city on the island of Als, is beautifully situated by Flensburg Fjord and along the quay, it is possible to enjoy life with a view to Sønderborg Castle. In Gråsten, the castle is the gathering place for the royal family every year.

Tønder, Denmark's oldest market town, is famous for its laces and also welcomes you to the special bay window houses in Uldgade. The small town of Møgeltønder has a pretty main street and church, and on Schackenborg Castle, Prince Joachim and his family resides. Ribe is both Denmark's oldest town and the oldest business town in the Nordic countries. It is situated in the flat marshland and is very idyllic with well-preserved houses and monasteries from medieval times.

South Jutland is well-covered with exciting and challenging golf courses and the streams are among the best angling waters in the country. On Rømø Sønderstrand, you can enjoy kite surfing and beach sailing while the sea provides a challenge for windsurfers.

The taste of the cattle and lamb that graze in the marsh is particularly delicate due to the salty air. And if you have a sweet tooth, it can be satisfied at the large coffee tables offering up to 20 different varieties of cake and with the famous gingerbread from Christiansfeld. South Jutland is also known for its nice salamis - just as the old regional dishes are still being served.

Koldinghus Castle Ruin houses several exciting museums, e.g. one about Danish silver, and at the Trapholt museum situated just outside Kolding, you can enjoy contemporary art, handicrafts and design. In Tønder, the city's old water tower has been made into a museum for the fellow-townsman Hans J. Wegner and his famous chairs.

At the museum Ribe's Vikings, you get a fine introduction to Ribe of the time, and at History Centre Dybbøl Banke, you can learn more about the war between Denmark and Germany in 1864 where Denmark lost Southern Slesvig. The museum at Sønderborg Castle focuses on the history of South Jutland from medieval times till present while Frøslevlejrens Museum is partly built up around a German prisoner camp from WW II.

The traditional ring riding festivals, which are festivals for riders as well as non-participants, are among the most important events of Summer and they usually last for several days.