Discover Oksbøl: Forest, village history and routes in Nordals

Oksbøl combines a well-preserved village history with extensive natural areas and a variety of experiences in Nordals. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home will find a place where tranquil landscapes, culture and active days can be combined. Of particular interest is the mix of the urban-nearby Oksbøl Skov, historical traces in the village and various opportunities to experience Nord Als on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.

Forest landscape between Oksbøl, Havnbjerg and Nordborg

Oksbøl Skov is a forest area close to the town in Nordals, between Oksbøl, Havnbjerg and Nordborg. The area covers 187 hectares of natural areas. Approximately 120 hectares of this consists of planted forest; the remainder is made up of open pastureland and wetlands. As a result, the landscape is not simply a continuous forest area, but also includes open and wet areas that help shape the character of the surroundings.

The newly established Oksbøl Skov was planted in 2018. For your travel planning, this creates an appealing contrast between more recent landscape development and the older traces visible in the village and the wider surrounding area. A peaceful horse ride on Nord Als passes through part of Nordals Nature Park; the riding trails run through the newly established Oksbøl Skov.

Village history, church and historical traces

Oksbøl has preserved its original village structure and street layout. Of the twelve farms that stood in Oksbøl before the land consolidation around 1770, nine are still located at their original sites. This preserved structure makes the place interesting for travellers who want to discover not only the landscape but also the history of a settled community that has developed over time.

Among the notable historic buildings is Dominicussens Gård, a farm of the “Kroggård” type with a high preservation value. In the north of Oksbøl, traces of the former Amtsbahn E Kleinbahn can also be seen. Oksbøl Kirke is a whitewashed Romanesque stone church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and dating from the late 12th century. Together, these traces in the buildings and landscape provide several points of interest for a holiday in which discoveries in the village are just as important as excursions into nature.

Nordals church routes for walking and cycling

The Nordals Kirkeruter connects five churches in Nordals via existing paths. The entire route is approximately 20 kilometres long and consists of four stages of different lengths. Experienced hikers can complete the entire Nordals Kirkeruter in one day. Those who prefer shorter sections can take the stage lengths into account when planning their day without having to schedule the entire route at once.

Cycling is possible on most sections of the Nordals Kirkeruter. In some places, it may be necessary to walk with the bicycle. This gives the route a range of options for active days on holiday: you can explore the church route on foot or include it in your plans by bicycle on the sections that are predominantly suitable for cycling. The approximately 20 kilometres and the four stages of varying lengths provide concrete points of reference when choosing your own pace.

Peaceful horse ride on Nord Als

Another way to experience the landscape is the horse ride on Nord Als. It lasts approximately 75 minutes and is offered with both large horses and ponies, allowing the whole family to take part. The peaceful tour passes through part of Nordals Nature Park and uses riding trails in the newly established Oksbøl Skov. This complements the church route and the village history with a slower form of experiencing nature.

Choose Oksbøl as your holiday destination

When looking for accommodation in Oksbøl, you can base your choice on your preferred travel rhythm. If historic village structures and churches are of particular interest to you, Oksbøl Kirke, Dominicussens Gård and the preserved farm sites offer plenty of topics for conversation and discovery. For active days, you can choose from the four stages of the Nordals Kirkeruter, cycling opportunities and the horse ride on Nord Als. Those who want to focus on the landscape can include Oksbøl Skov with its forest, pastureland and wetlands in their plans. This makes it possible to choose a holiday apartment or holiday home according to which of these holiday ideas should shape your stay.

If you would like to extend your search to other places, you can also compare Kruså, Nordborg, Mommark, Sønderborg, Sottrupskov, Fynshav, Høruphav and Skelde.

For the overarching travel overview: Sønderborg Municipality.