Dybbøl Mølle

Southern Jutland


The Dybbøl windmill has been bombed twice and now stands as a beloved national symbol. Exhibits cover the mill’s history and explain the symbolism of the site.


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1. Historiecenter Dybbøl Banke

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2. Sønderborg Slot

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3. Gråsten Slotskirke

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5. Schloss Glücksburg

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6. Schiffahrtsmuseum

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15.22 MILES

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