Sønderborg Castle

Sønderborg Castle (German: Schloss Sonderburg; Danish: Sønderborg Slot) is located in the town of Sønderborg, Denmark on the island of Als in South Jutland. It houses a museum focusing on the history and culture of the area. The castle is located in the middle of the town, in a park setting overlooking Als Fjord. The museum is open year-round. History Sønderborg Castle began probably as a fortified tower constructed by Valdemar the Great in 1158, built on an islet in Als Strait ( Als Sund ) that later was connected to the island of Als. As it lies to the south of the isle of Als, it was named Sønderborg , literally "southern fortress" (compare English " Sudbury "). The castle was built to provide protection against attacks by the Wends and was part of a larger system of fortifications. Over the centuries, the castle has gradually been enlarged and rebuilt. In the years.