A day in Tønder
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Attractions in Tønder
On the map you will find a small route in Tønder inner city. On the route you will pass 6 sights that are well visited by tourists from near and far.
The tour is on the go and takes about 2-4 hours, depending on how long you spend at each destination. The walking distance is only 900 meters in total, so everyone - young and old alike - can join.
The route can be downloadet to your mobile, so you can easily follow it on your phone through Google maps.
Further down the guide you will find a systematic review of stories and tales about all the different destinations.
TØNDER CHRIST CHURCH
A church in the middle of Tønder
- Mon - Sat: 10 am to 4 pm
- Free access
The barrels of Christ Church as it stands today are built on top of its predecessor, Sct. Church of Nicholas. The predecessor was built in the 1300s and was demolished in 1591, where the present church today stands.
Although building a new church, they chose to maintain the church tower as well as the west end, which was built in 1520. Therefore, the tower is older than the church itself .
Tønder Christ Church's inventory
Christ Church in Tønder is one of the churches in Denmark that is richest in old furniture. This is due to the abundant wealth that existed in the area from the 16th to 17th centuries. The wealth came from trade in grain, Stude and the large lace industry. The inventory tells a powerful and clear story about the area that once surrounded Tønder.
THE OLD PHARMACY
A lifestyle store one does not forget
- Mon - Fri: 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Sat - Sun: 10 AM TO 6 PM
- Store
A special store
at the pharmacy you can find different quality crafts and gift ideas of the best quality on the shelves. We find the best and most unique products at many different suppliers. In the shop in Tønder we have a large assortment of utility art, with a touch of hygge, nostalgia and romance. So come in and see the many beautiful and new items.
DRØHSES HUS
One of Tonder's finest old houses.
- Mon - Fri: 11 am-5pm
- Museum - Paid access
Take a trip back to another time
A special conservation work
Drøhse's house is one of the most beautifully preserved old houses in Tønder. The house is located in the middle of the pedestrian street and tells a story about the Baroque, as well as about the time's craftsmanship of lace for which Tønder is known.
The lace dates back to the 16th century, and around the 1700s it was a large industry in Tønder, where it is believed that there were up to 1200 lace girls living in the area around Tønder.
Today, Drøhse's house is a museum, with an interesting shop, where can buy lace and lace equipment.
The Baroque House is a beautiful and atmospheric house, with many details and building craftsmanship of the highest quality. It is therefore an important part of the Tønder area's business history as well as a must-see when visiting the pedestrian zone of the city.
Uldgade
a concentration of art
- Always open
- Old street
The rich got to Storegade and the craftsmen got to Uldgade
Distinctive houses and a preserved cobblestone road
there is two theories about the name Uldgade. The first theory is based on the fact that in ancient times woolen goods were transported to the vidå through this street and hence the name. The second theory is that the street name is up to the German word wolf and translated to Danish: ulv.
Uldgade was once a street where the city's craftsmen lived. For that reason, you see the special style of building with narrow, elongated houses - often with a gable facing the street and with beautiful ornate doors, each of which is unique.
THE SCULPTURE PARK
a concentration of art
- Always open
- Old street
15 beautiful sculptures
A garden for tourists and locals
In 2008 it was decided to form an art committee to decorate the city. Their initial capital was 75,000 kroner and has since grown to million-class values, which can be found around the city.
The sculpture garden is a gathering place for art sculptures and involves 15 sculptures.
THE ART MUSEUM AND THE WATER TOWER
Art, Wegner & The Water Tower
- Opening Hours: 10 am - 5 pm
- Paid entrance
An inspiring place
The place where you can experience Wegner
The Tønder Art Museum showcases Nordic art from the 20th and 21st centuries with changing exhibitions and in addition to the Nordic art, you can experience the world famous furniture architect Hans J. Wegner.
The Water Tower
Wegner exhibition
The water tower is today designed as a museum for the famous furniture architect Hans J. Wegner's chair gift in 1995. The gift consists of the 37 chairs that he thought would best represent his design in the birth town of Tønder.
From the Water Tower there is a view of the entire Tønder area.
