Explore Arrild according to your interests: enjoy peaceful forest walks, trails for hiking, cycling and horse riding, or discover the area’s waters and sports facilities, each offering a different focus. When choosing accommodation in Arrild, it helps to think in advance about whether nature, fishing or outdoor activities will shape your stay. Options range from trails in natural areas to clearly described facilities such as the indoor swimming pool and golf course.
Forest, heathland and trails
Arrild Plantage is located very close to Arrild Ferieby and offers nature trails for peaceful walks in the forest. Arrild also has routes and trails connected to Hønning Plantage and Lindet Skov, suitable for hiking, cycling and horse riding. So, alongside walks, there are other ways to enjoy outdoor activities.
Arrild Plantage is part of Natura 2000 site 93, “Lindet Skov, Hønning Mose, Hønning Plantage and Lovrup Skov”. Hønning Plantage features diverse nature, including oak scrub, juniper heath and vegetated dunes. Helm Polde, a heath-covered area, is also located near Arrild. These landscape features give nature lovers a range of themes to focus on during their time outdoors.
Waters, swimming and sports
Arrild Fiskesø consists of two lakes connected by a fly-fishing stream. Arrild Put & Take comprises two lakes, each measuring 17,000 m², as well as a 560-metre-long stream used exclusively for fly fishing. Arrild Put & Take also has a barbecue pavilion overlooking the lake. As operating information and facilities may change, it is advisable to check for current details before your visit.
Arrild Svømmehal has three swimming pools and a 107-metre-long water slide with a sound and light show. There is an asphalted multi-sports court on the playground in Arrild Ferieby, near Feriecentrets Restaurant. A pétanque court is located in the green space between Feriecentrets Restaurant and Arrild Svømmehal. Alongside nature and fishing, these specific places give your stay further opportunities for sports and play.
The mini-golf course in Arrild Ferieby meets international standards. You should check the operating details before visiting. Arrild also has the Arrild Golf course and a disc golf course, so you can choose between different sports activities when planning your stay.
History and golf course
In Præsteskoven, near Arrild Kirke, there is a network of paths from which you can view part of a First World War fortification. Arrild Kirke was first mentioned in 1282 as the property and source of income of the priests in Ribe. Alongside the natural and sporting activities, visitors interested in history will find a tangible connection to the area’s past here.
Arrild Golf is set in gently rolling terrain surrounded by large forests. Together with the disc golf course, it offers another way to tailor your stay to your interests, without having to combine nature trails, waters and sports facilities into a set route.
Discover more destinations: Bredebro, Tønder, Højer, Bedsted, Brøns, Toftlund, Rudbøl, Østerby.
For the main travel overview: Tønder Municipality.
