Købingsmark on the northern part of Als Island is a quiet holiday destination in recreational surroundings, right by a good bathing beach.

The holiday house area Købingsmark is situated on the northernmost part of the island of Als, right by the Lille Bælt, and about 5 km from Nordborg. The area lies in peaceful settings, right by the best beach on northern Als, and surrounded by forest and nature areas. It is possible to buy groceries in the area, and Nordborg offers more shops and restaurants.

Købingsmark

Beach
The calm beach by Købingsmark is the longest and best bathing beach on northern Als. The beach consists of sand with small stones. The water is shallow and therefore the beach is very suitable for children. A lovely floating bridge is available if you wish to jump into the water. Windsurfers will find good conditions all along the shore by Købingsmark.

Nature
About 5 km from Købingsmark lie the two scenic bays of Dyvig and Mjelsvig. Both bays have a nature harbour and are surrounded by a beautiful, hilly landscape. A path leads you around the lake Nordborg Sø, but it is also possible to walk up in the landscape and enjoy the view of the lake. Close to Nordborg you will find the re-established lake Oldenor. Enjoy the quiet nature and rich bird life of this place. Als has some of the most lovely forest areas in Denmark. Nørreskoven with its length of 12 km is the largest forest on the island. The forest is ideal for walks and bicycle trips. It is also possible to drive in car through the forest, which is situated on the eastern part of the island The forests of Blommeskobbel and Oleskobbel contain the largest collection of cromlech in Northern Europe. The area Dybbøl Banke contains 10 redoubts and is laid down as a national park.

Activités
Als offers extraordinarily good fishing opportunities. You can fish from the shore, on the sea from a dinghy or in the freshwater lake Nordborg Sø. A Put & Take fishpond as well as a number of streams, which are abounding in fish, are available on the island. Furthermore, deep-sea fishing trips with a genuine wooden fishing vessel are arranged from the harbour of Mommark (36 km). Close to Købingsmark golf players can try out the course of Nordborg Golfclub. Almost every weekend during the summer, a traditional South Jutland riding at the ring is arranged in the area - an experience that you cannot miss out on (the riders have to throw their lance into a hanging ring that becomes smaller and smaller as the competition progresses). The area contains many bicycle routes, which lead through the scenic landscape. The beach, the forests and the meadows invite walks.

Île de Als

Attractions
The castle Nordborg Slot from the year 1150 is situated on an island in the lake Nordborg Sø and is surrounded by a scenic park. From the lighthouse by Augustenhof you can enjoy a magnificent view of the South Jutland mainland, the island Barsø, the Lille Bælt and Funen. The forests Blommeskobbel and Oleskobbel contain the largest collection of cromlechs in Northern Europe. Around the island you will find a number of mills, churches, castles, stone-age villages, cromlechs and other historic relics. Experience for example the legendary mill Dybbøl Mølle from the year 1744, the watermill Vibæk Mølle by the holy brook Vibæk as well as the castles Sønderborg Slot or Augustenborg Slot. Als also offers a number of interesting outdoor works of art as well as many interesting art exhibitions and galleries.

Discoveries
Visit Sønderborg with the beautiful waterfront, the historic buildings, the good shopping possibilities, the cosy restaurants and the vivid nightlife (30 km). Sønderborg Castle has been restored in Baroque style and contains a museum, which informs about the South Jutland history. The mill Dybbøl Mølle (originally from the year 1744) by Sønderborg was formerly situated in the middle of a military area and today it functions as a museum with pictures and memorials from the battlefield.
The castle Gråsten Slot and its palace garden are surrounded by a scenic nature with forest and a lake. The profusely decorated castle church and the palace garden are open to the public (44 km).
Sommerland Syd in Tinglev is the largest amusement park in South Jutland. Here you will find action, speed and excitement for both children and adults (70 km).