Sønderby was originally called Sønder Vestud and has been mentioned since 1688. When choosing where to stay on Møn, you can consider several themes: Borre Church brings together architectural history and a local legend, while Borre Sømose and Høje Møn represent a striking contrast between landscapes. If you would like to explore on foot, you can also include the northern route of the Camønoen in your plans.

A family farm as a place to stay

Tiendegaarden, at Sønderbyvej 29 on Østmøn, is a family farm near Møns Klint that has hosted tourists on Møn for more than 50 years. If you would also like to choose your stay based on a named place with a long history of tourism, you can consider Tiendegaarden. The northern route of the Camønoen starts there and continues via other named stops.

Borre Church: architectural history and legend

The oldest parts of Borre Church, including the nave and chancel, date from around 1200 to 1250. This dating provides a time frame for these parts of the building; it is a range, not a single construction date. There is also a different account: according to legend, about 800 years ago the church stood at “Kirkebjerg” in Sønderby. After a fire, rebuilding proved impossible, so the church was moved to Borre. This is a local legend, whereas the information about the nave and chancel concerns the building’s history. Those interested in the church will therefore find two distinct perspectives here: the dating of its oldest parts and the story of its former location.

Landscape between Borre Sømose and Høje Møn

On Møn, Borre Sømose is one of the major landscape features along the main road towards Møns Klint. Borre Sømose and Høje Møn follow one another, creating a striking contrast between two landscapes. This makes the transition between the landscapes a subject in its own right when planning your trip: rather than focusing only on individual destinations, you can pay attention to how these two landscape areas differ. The road is described as leading towards Møns Klint; it is a separate point of reference in the landscape.

The northern route and a cycling break

The northern route of the Camønoen runs from Tiendegaarden via Borre Church and continues along Sønderbyvej. The farm, church and road are thus named as stops in that order. If you would like to include a hike in your stay, the northern route provides a direct link between these points. For cyclists, Borre Church has a different practical purpose: it is considered one of Denmark’s first cycle-friendly wayside churches. During opening hours, cyclists can take a break there, refill their water bottles and pump up their bicycle tyres. The walking route and the cycling break at the church are therefore distinct, even though Borre Church features in both.

Dark Sky retreats in spring and autumn

Since the winter season of 2021, Dark Sky retreats have been held at Tiendegaarden in spring and autumn, at a location certified as a Dark Sky facility. This seasonal focus adds another travel theme to the architecture, landscapes and routes. If a retreat is important to your travel plans, check the specific dates in advance. The seasons mentioned describe the established pattern; for your own plans, the relevant date is what matters.

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For the broader travel overview: Vordingborg Municipality.