Rinkenæs can be explored through three distinct focal points: the beach at Rinkenæs Nederby, the coastal hike along the Gendarmstien, and historic churches and memorial sites. When planning your trip, it is worth deciding first what you would like to focus on. That way, you can choose a holiday apartment based on the experiences that matter most to you.

Beach Access and Coastal Hike

The beach at Rinkenæs Nederby can be reached via Nederbyvej through Lærkelunden Camping or via the Gendarmstien. These are two specific routes to the water that differ in their course: one goes through the campsite, the other along the coastal hiking trail. This lets you base your choice on the kind of beach visit you have planned.

The Gendarmstien is 84 kilometres long, is a coastal hiking trail and is divided into five day stages. One specifically named section is the Tegl Stage: it runs for 20.3 kilometres from Sønderhav to Brunsnæs. The full trail and this section offer two different scales for planning a hike. You can first decide whether you want to focus on a single stage or the entire coastal trail.

On the Tegl Stage, the route passes Rinkenæs Forfyr, the first of three small lighthouses along this section. Near Lærkelunden Camping, the Gendarmstien follows the beach over two bridges and along the water towards Alnor Strandpark. The lighthouse, bridges and shoreline offer specific points of reference for choosing a route, alongside its length and endpoints. If you are choosing based on distinctive route features, you can take these spots into account when planning.

Churches and Memorial Sites

Visiting conditions are important to consider when planning visits to the churches. Rinkenæs Korskirke is closed to visitors during church services and on Danish public holidays. Rinkenæs Gamle Kirke is about four kilometres outside Rinkenæs, was built in 1158 and is one of Denmark’s oldest churches. Groups of five to ten people can request talks and guided tours at Gamle Kirke through Rinkenæs Sogn Menighedsråd; confirm availability before your trip.

The 1848 memorial stone stands on Sejrsvej, opposite Benniksgaard. For travellers interested in historic memorial sites, it is another specific destination.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Travel Interests

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Rinkenæs, you can compare the options based on a personal priority: beach access, a hike along the Gendarmstien, or historic sights. This lets you factor the accommodation’s location into your plans and decide which destinations will shape your stay. If you are planning to visit churches, take their individual visiting conditions into account; if you want to hike, you can choose between the entire trail and the Tegl Stage.

Discover more destinations: Skovby, Mjels, Mommark, Rønshoved, Sottrupskov, Lysabildskov, Sønderborg, Høruphav.

For the general travel overview: Sønderborg Municipality.