Arrild is a scenic area in the heart of southern Jutland.
The village Arrild and the cosy holiday house area, belonging to the town, is surrounded by an amazingly beautiful nature and a number of opportunities for family activities are present here. An ideal holiday resort for i.a. anglers, golfers and others, who merely enjoy to sojourn in nature. You will find grocery shops and restaurants in Arrild.Beach
In spite of the location in the centre of southern Jutland, the distances to good bathing beaches is not far.If you wish to experience the big, white sandy beaches of the west coast, we recommend that you drive to the island Rømø, where you will find `Lakolk Strand' - one of Europe's widest and most beautiful beaches (36 km).
The mainland beach, closest to Arrild, is also located 36 km away in Emmerlev Klev. Here the beach is suitable for children as it has a sandy bottom and shallow water. From this beach you also have an amazing view of the Wadden Sea and the islands Sild and Rømø.
Nature
The area, surrounding Arrild, is characterized by a vigorous nature with streams, meadows and forest.`Helm Polde' is a quite unique, heathery conservation area, which is located just north of Arrild.
The forest `Lindet Skov', north-east of Arrild, is a mixture of old beech and oak trees as well as beautiful pine trees. Furthermore, you will find more monuments of the past in the shape of long barrows and passage graves here.
Activities
Golfers have extremely good possibilities in this area. A 9-hole course in Arrild and an 18-hole course in Toftlund, 10 km from Arrild, are at your disposal. Anglers also have an abundance of possibilities in the area - along the coast, on the sea or in one of the Put & Take fishing lakes of the area, as for instance the large `Arrild Fiskesø' which even has its own fly-fisher stream.
I the swimming baths 'Arrild Svømmehal' you will find a variety of different pools, jacuzzies, saunas, sun beds, Turkish baths a.s.o.
By following some of sothern Jutland's many bicycle and walking paths, you will experience the scenic landscape at close range.
Worth a visit
Southern Jutland has a number of historical sights to offer. In the surrounding forests you will find interesting monuments of the past among other things. Visit for instance the culture town Løgumkloster and explore the convent, which was build by monks in the 12th century (14 km).Excursion spots
Enter the world of the iron age in the park `Hjemsted Oldtidspark', close to Skærbæk. The centre contains i.a. a museum, an iron age farm, graves and under-ground tunnels (20 km).Visit the island Rømø and experience Europe's widest sandy beach with lovely bathing water as well as the amazing and undisturbed nature and wildlife of the Wadden Sea (30 km).
The old Renaissance chapel from the Middle Ages in the town Møgeltønder (32 km) and the castle park, surrounding the castle Schackenborg, are also worth a visit.
Treat the family to a day of fun, speed and excitement in the amusement park 'Sommerland Syd' in Tinglev. Here you will find amusements for every taste, i.a. action park, water world and an animal park (40 km).
LEGOLAND, app. 87 km from Arrild, is build out of 50 million toy bricks. The park offers a number of opportunities for family activities.
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