When Vagn and I left Tønder, we flew by Møgeltønder which we have plans to visit on our next year’s trip. Møgeltønder has a population of about 800-850 people, and is one of the oldest towns in Denmark. It is well-known for its church (in the middle) and the royal residence of Schackenborg Castle (far right):
A part of today’s Møgeltønder church is from 1200, and it is the oldest building in town. It is one of the largest village churches in Sønderjylland (the southern Jutland) and has a very rich interior.
The Schackenborg Castle has an exciting century-long history. From 1993 till 2014 it was the private residence of Prince Joakim of Denmark.
We flew farther west, to Rømø, an island in the Wadden sea. The sun stayed behind the clouds that day, and it was a pity because this part of Denmark is increadibly beautiful in the sunlight. The southern part of Rømø and the German island of Sylt on the horizon:
The Wadden Sea has the largest tidal water flats in the world. The area is characterized by staggering dynamics, when the tidal water and the wind constantly change the scenery. The Danish part has been on the World Heritage List since 2014, and this part of the sea has an outstanding universal value due to its biological diversity.
Havneby, the main town on the island, and its port:
Rømø has around 650 residents, and there are many tourists during summer time. Direct ferry connection to the neighboring Sylt helps to cross the borders by sea.
There is a road connection to the mainland, and unfortunately not a single airstrip on the island.
We continued to Ribe, the oldest town not only in Denmark, but in the whole Scandinavia:
Ribe was established in the early 8th century, and has many well-preserved old buildings, 110 of them under the Heritage protection.
We got lots of inspiration for our next tour to Sønderjylland just by flying around.
Two happy pilots on their way home, tired and energized at the same time – of all those wonderful experiences Vagn and I had during the time we spent on this small trip.
