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Your new home in the Sønderborg area A multitude of attractive towns and villages in your area Contents Lorem ipsum Map of the Sønderborg area Quotes from other newcomers 4-5 Pøl-Augustenhof-Købingsmark Gråsten area 6-9 (bluegreen) City > 1.000 citizens Broager area 10-16 (green) Nordborg Sundeved area 17-21 (blue) Village < 1.000 citizens Holm Sønderborg area 22-25 (orange) Lavensby Nordals 26-41 (pink) Midtals 42-48 (yellow) Havnbjerg Oksbøl Ferry Sydals 49-54 (purple) Svenstrup Fynshav- About local ambassadors and 55 Ferry Brandsbøl-Lunden Klingbjerg Bøjden Newcomer Service Hardeshøj- Kolding Ballebro Stevning Østerholm Guderup Dyndved Elstrup- Fynshav Elstrupskov Blans Stolbro- Egen Hundslev- Ferry Sottrupskov Stolbrolykke Fynshav- Ketting Almsted-Notmark Vester Airport Sebbelev Asserballe Søby Avnbøl-Ullerup Sottrup Kettingskov Tyskland Ulkebøl- Augustenborg Adsbøl Sundsmark- Introduction Vollerup Tandslet Kær Hørup This folder provides you with information Gråsten Nybøl-Stenderup Mommark on the individual towns and villages in the Dybbøl Kirkehørup Kværs-Tørsbøl-Snurom Sønderborg area, to help you find your future Skodsbøl Smøl Lysabild home. Høruphav Rinkenæs Egernsund Sønderborg Vemmingbund Skovby Sønderborg is the main city of the municipa- Broager lity, whilst Augustenborg, Broager, Gråsten, Høruphav, Nordborg and Vester Sottrup are Dynt-Skelde-Gammelgab Kegnæs smaller towns. Then there are lots of lively villages, where community spirit is especially Brunsnæs-Iller-Busholm strong. Page 2 Page 3 Quotes from newcomers We come from Copenhagen and Hamburg, so the choice of living We came from living in a collective in Copenhagen, with a dream of close to the German border was an obvious one. Living in Denmark a new job for me and a house with a hunting dog for my boyfriend. was very much due to house prices, and we chose Skodsbøl because Being able to bike to work was important to me, and we agreed that of its spectacular scenery. And of course, it did help that Sønder- our dream home had to be in the countryside, with a bit of space borg Municipality’s relocation service was fast and efficient in between the houses. We also wanted a sea view, a good garden and dealing with a few issues we had before signing the contract for our all at a reasonable price! house. May, newcomer from Copenhagen to Ertebjerg Mikkel, newcomer from Copenhagen to Skodsbøl We both love nature, hiking and exercise in general. That’s why it After several years of househunting, we finally found the place – there was important for us to live in a peaceful place, surrounded by the was just one problem: that it was 1½ hour’s drive from our family and countryside, close to the coast and beach with great hiking, biking friends, and in another part of the country where we didn’t know a and running. We get all that in Nordborg – we’re only 2-3 km from soul. But, it had everything we wanted: lovely people, a feeling of safety the beach, we love to walk and bike around the lakes, take a walk and comfort, good shopping, schools, childcare, leisure activities on in Nørreskoven and so on. The landscape is more varied at the land and sea, art, stunning scenery and lots of history. We have never Nordals end than on the rest of the island. regretted that we took the chance. Andreea, newcomer from Halsnæs to Nordborg Jeanette, newcomer from Vejle to Augustenborg We moved to Kegnæs to live in a beautiful area with our little I was offered a job in the area, and we decided to settle in Gråsten. family, and we have been made to feel so welcome. Everyone is so Gråsten is peaceful, beautiful and most people are very friendly warm and interested in us. and helped us a lot when we moved here. We’re settled now, and I’ve We love life on Kegnæs. It’s beautiful, quiet and the people are even started going to a rowing club for example. lovely. We have deer that walk past our window, and we’ve seen a real queen for the first time in our lives. Lykke, newcomer from USA to Kegnæs Alexei, newcomer from Russia to Gråsten Page 4 Page 5 Inhabitants Adsbøl Gråsten Inhabitants Approx. 640 What else? Your own little kingdom Approx. 4.310 Information You’re close to everything in Adsbøl. Woods Gråsten is always ready to put on a welcome Information and the beach are within walking distance, fit for a king. Because, although we are already adsboel.net with Sønderborg and Aabenraa close by. home to our national apple, a royal kitchen graasten.dk [email protected] The village lies close to Nybøl Nor, and is lin- garden and summer residence, we still have [email protected] ked to the 20 km-long Nybøl Nor hiking and room for you and your own little kingdom. cycling route. To the north west of the village Events Events is Adsbøl Dam, the village pond. The area is City life Tilting-at-the-ring Old Timer Run known as “Paradise”, and paradise it certainly Not only is the town close to nature – you are Carnival is, with a stream, woods and wildlife on an in the middle of it. We have the coast, and a Gråsten Apple Festival unspoilt scrub and meadow area with stun- Christmas decorations hilly landscape clothed in woodland, with Tilting-at-the-ring ning flowers, from cowslip to orchids. lakes, open meadows and wide-open spaces. And yet, everything is close at hand in terms Village life of concerts, art and culture. Then of course, Adsbøl is a small village with around 200 there are all the proud traditions and festi- homes, and a great community spirit. The ve events. The town has a great selection of Did you know Did you know local residents’ association holds a ring riding shops, along with clubs and associations for that... tournament every September, with everything all ages. Gråsten boasts several hotels, two that... Adsbøl’s beautiful valley that entails in the way of horses, kids’ acti- marinas, cafés and the Marina Fiskenæs holi- Gråsten, home to the royal vities, eating, partying and having fun. The day resort with its spa and water park. (around the village pond) castle, is also home to association was founded in 1996, and arran- is called “Paradise”. Denmark’s national apple. ges several annual events, including Fastelavn Childcare, schools etc. at Carnival, and making traditional Christmas Within the area, there are child minders, two Travel by car mobiles. In recent years, a large number of modern integrated childcare institutions, two Travel by car young families have moved here, and many of schools plus a German school and a private Sønderborg: 11 min. Sønderborg: 17 min. the association’s events are arranged for their school, all with integrated after-school facili- German German border: sake. ties. The town has an excellent infrastructure German border: 17 min. 21 min. linking it with towns to the north and south of Hospital: 16 min. Hospital: 11 min. Childcare, schools etc. the Danish/German border. Highway: 8 min. Æblegård private school (1st-9th grades) is Highway: 2 min. located in the village. Page 6 Page 7 Inhabitants Kværs-Tørsbøl-Snurom Rinkenæs Inhabitants Approx. 990 A great place to live A town on the ball Approx. 1.250 Information Kværs-Tørsbøl-Snurom puts words into action People moving to Rinkenæs do so for a reason. Information when it comes to ‘sharing towns’. To ensure Perhaps a desire to be part of a local commu- kvaers-sogn.dk survival of public transport, a sustainable nity with room to breathe and to try out new rinkenaes-portalen.dk [email protected] system has been developed. We envisioned a initiatives. Or it could be a closeness to nature, [email protected] totally new form of sustainable village located or a quieter, more secure life. between the existing three villages. Events Events Village life Dilettant (revue) Town walks Village life Even though this is a small town, there’s plen- Tilting-at-the-ring Of the 1,000 residents, 36% are under the age ty of entertainment and culture on offer. Rin- Lectures Local exhibition of 30. Our highly active sports school with kenæs has its own sports association running Free park concerts its indoor halls is where everyone meets, activities for all ages, including gymnastics, whether it is to be active, play bingo, hold a badminton, volleyball and football. meeting for their association or club, or for a Golf is on offer at the Benniksgaard Hotel, monthly get-together dinner. on a stunningly beautiful course overlooking There’s a thriving business community in the Flensborg Fjord – it has won the title of Den- Did you know Did you know area, which includes Sønderborg Municipali- mark’s best location for a golf course several that... ty’s industrial parks. times. There are also evening classes on offer that... The village is working to Kværs-Tørsbøl-Snurom is a delightfully scenic at Rinkenæs evening school. Rapanden Rasmus area, with plantations, hills and dunes. Right set up an entrepreneur actually hails from the by the church is a separate bell tower and Childcare, schools etc. kitchen, in partnership parish of Rinkenæs a ‘stone park’, populated by huge boulders Public and private childcare is available, with the private school. brought to the area with the Ice Age. along with a kindergarden/nursery and even a German kindergarden. Rinkenæs school (up Travel by car Childcare, schools etc. to 6th grade) with after-school centre is right Travel by car Sønderborg: 20 min. We have a private school with a kindergarden in the centre of town, and a German school is Sønderborg: 20 min.