Frydenborg is a small fishing settlement on the Little Belt on the Stenderup Peninsula. Sønderskov lies on the southern edge of the settlement and stretches down to the coast. Frydenborg Huse also tells the story of a settlement that grew from a single house. History and landscape therefore give the place two distinct sides: the built heritage of a coastal settlement and the woodland and marshland areas nearby.
From parish land to fishing settlement
Originally, Frydenborg was a house on the parish land within Sønder Stenderup. After the fire in Sønder Stenderup in 1807, the house was moved to a plot outside the settlement that belonged to the parish land. Later, the small settlement of Frydenborg Huse developed from it. This sequence traces the story from a single house to a settlement whose history is closely linked to Sønder Stenderup.
Several houses in Frydenborg Huse were built as semi-detached houses. Their roofs are made of either thatch or tiles. The residents were mainly day labourers and fishermen; Frydenborg Huse is part of a coastal community of fishermen’s houses and smallholdings. Anyone interested in the settlement’s architectural history can look at several details together: the house styles, the different roofing materials and the residents’ historical livelihoods.
Woodland, marshland and coastal landscape
Sønderskov includes deciduous and beech woodland, raised bog, and heathland or marshland areas with birch and spruce. The forest is also home to the raised bog Lyngmosen, which is mainly covered with birch and Sitka spruce. Sønderskov thus brings together several of the woodland and marshland areas described in the vicinity of Frydenborg, without reducing them to a single landscape type.
The site at Frydenborgvej 18 is located in the Lillebælt Natura 2000 area (SAC96) and in the coastal landscape of the Stenderup Peninsula. Views across the Little Belt and the relationship with the coast are central to the character and perception of the landscape there. From Frydenborg, there are also views of Funen, Fænø and Fænø Kalv.
Hiking, cycling and nature watching
There are five marked hiking routes, ranging from 3 to 7 kilometres, in the nearby Stenderup Woods. The marked Vandvejen cycling route is considerably longer, at 33.7 kilometres: it runs across the Stenderup Peninsula, through the Stenderup Woods and along the coast of the Little Belt.
Nature watching takes place in both the woods and along the coast. The Stenderup Woods offer opportunities to spot white-tailed eagles and western marsh harriers; porpoises can be seen in the Little Belt. On the beach in Sønderskov, there is a picnic and fire area with tables and benches, as well as a fire and barbecue area. From there, the view stretches across the Little Belt and towards Funen; Brandsø may be visible on the horizon.
Accommodation and practical information
Frydenborglejren is a rental cabin right on the beach in Sønder Stenderup near Kolding. There are eight different car parks in the Stenderup Woods for visitors to the natural area. As parking arrangements can change, it is advisable to check the latest information before setting off.
Discover more destinations: Christiansfeld, Binderup, Kolding, Hejls, Almind, Bjert, Agtrup, Grønninghoved Strand
For the broader travel overview: Kolding Municipality.
