The Second World War in Sønderjylland
At several places in Sønderjylland you can find traces of the Second World War. Furthest to the west you’ll find bunker facilities on the island of Rømø, whilst to the south you can visit Frøslev Prison Camp.
Photo: Gerda Bouma
In the footsteps of war...
9th April 1940 in Sønderjylland
Photo: Historisk Arkiv for Haderslev Kommune
9th April 1940 in Sønderjylland
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The Frøslev Camp and the white busses
Photo: Raul Hirian
The Frøslev Camp and the white busses
The last stop before the concentration camps
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Bunkers on Rømø
Photo: Rømø Tønder Turistforening
Bunkers on Rømø
Go on a guided tour back to World War II and hear the stories about life on Rømø during the occupation.
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The airspace in Sønderjylland 1940-45
Photo: National Museum of Denmark
The airspace in Sønderjylland 1940-45
On the morning of 9 April 1940, Danish airspace was invaded by aircraft from the German air force.
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Personal accounts
Get close to some of the interesting individuals that played a role in connection with the Second World War in Sønderjylland.
Svend Paludan-Müller
Svend Paludan-Müller
Photo: Museum Sønderjyllands Mediearkiv
"Preben Erling Andersen, prisoner at Frøslev Prison Camp
Preben Andersen
Photo: Frøslevlejren
Frits Clausen
Frits Clausen
Photo: Frihedsmuseet