Oksbøl can be explored through three distinct questions: What characterises the landscape, what traces has the village preserved, and which tour suits your planned stay? Oksbøl Skov combines planted forest with open pastures and wetlands; in the village, farms, the village layout and Oksbøl Church offer insights into historical themes. On Nordals, the church route and horseback tour provide different ways to experience the surroundings. If you are looking for a holiday rental, you can first decide whether you would like to focus on nature, local history or an active tour.
Forest Landscape and Horseback Tour
The woodland area of Oksbøl Skov, close to town, lies on Nordals between Oksbøl, Havnbjerg and Nordborg. It covers 187 hectares of natural areas, of which about 120 hectares are planted forest. The remaining area consists of open pastures and wetlands. Here, forest and open landscape go hand in hand. The newly established Oksbøl Skov was planted in 2018.
The leisurely horseback tour on Nord-Als takes about 75 minutes and passes through part of Nordals Nature Park. The riding trails run through the newly established Oksbøl Skov. Ponies are available as well as large horses, making it suitable for the whole family. This makes the ride a time-limited way to experience the landscape; its scope differs from that of a longer hike on Nordals.
Village History and Architecture
Oksbøl has preserved its original village layout and street plan. Before the land reforms around 1770, there were twelve farms in the village; nine are still in their original locations. Dominicussens Gård is a farm of the “Kroggård” type, with a high heritage value. Together, the preserved farm sites and this farm offer tangible insights into the village’s historic buildings.
Oksbøl Church is a whitewashed Romanesque fieldstone church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and dating from the late 12th century. For those interested in cultural history, its architectural style, materials and dedication offer distinct points of interest. The village’s industrial history is also represented: traces of the former Amtbahn E narrow-gauge railway can be seen in the north of Oksbøl.
Church Route on Nordals
The Nordals Church Routes connect five churches on Nordals via existing paths. The entire route is about 20 kilometres long and consists of four stages of varying lengths. Experienced hikers can complete it in one day. This option is specifically for experienced hikers; the four stages also divide the route into sections that are not all the same length.
Cycling is possible on most sections of the Nordals Church Routes. At some points, you may need to walk your bike. If you plan to cycle the route, allow for the possibility of alternating between riding and walking. The two tour formats differ considerably when planning your stay: the horseback tour lasts about 75 minutes, while the church route covers around 20 kilometres and can be completed as a day hike by experienced hikers. This lets you choose according to your interests between a time-limited ride, village history and a longer route.
Discover more destinations: Skovby, Langesø, Lavensby, Havnbjerg, Stenderup, Mjels, Mommark, Nordborg
For the broader travel overview: Sønderborg Municipality.
