Sønderho
A village of old sea captains at the southern tip of Fanø, with its thatched houses and narrow lanes well preserved. It is often named one of Denmark's most beautiful villages.
Sønderho was the village where sailing ship captains from Fanø settled during the 18th and 19th centuries. About 200 thatched houses are listed as protected buildings. Their small front gardens and winding narrow lanes are often cited as among the most beautiful villages in Denmark. The village's Seamen's Church hangs many ship models. There is also a museum in an old house that introduces the island's costumes and way of life, as well as the long-established Sønderho Inn. On the third Sunday of August, the residents celebrate Sønderho Day, when they wear traditional dress and dance. It is about a 15-minute drive from Nordby.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fanø
- Mandø & Tractor Bus
- Men at Sea (Mennesket ved Havet)
- Fisheries and Maritime Museum, Esbjerg
- Wadden Sea Centre (Vadehavscentret)
- Rømø & Lakolk Beach
- Riberhus Castle Mound
- Ribe Cathedral (Ribe Domkirke)