Discover Holm

Holm combines a distinctive coastal setting with hills, valleys and specific historical landmarks. When planning your trip, you can focus on different things: Dyvig Havn highlights the harbour, designated routes offer activities on foot or on horseback, and Jollmands Gaard, Tilia Alsie and Genforeningsstenen point to different aspects of the area’s history. Holm is surrounded by the sea on three sides; its lush landscape and hills shape the area. This combination gives you a sense of what to expect before you tailor your stay to a particular interest.

Harbour and Landscape

Holm is home to Dyvig Havn, with two distinct marinas for sailors to choose from. Dyvig Bådelaug Marina has just under 200 berths, including around 40 visitor berths. These figures give an approximate indication of capacity; harbour facilities and berth numbers may change. If you include the harbour in your travel plans, check the latest information in advance.

Hellesø, also known as Helligsø, lies at the tip of the part of Holm called “næbbet”. This point adds to the picture of a destination surrounded by the sea on three sides and shaped by hills and valleys. If you want to get a sense of Holm’s landscape, this helps distinguish between its general coastal setting and a specific named place at the outermost tip.

Walking and Riding Routes

Two routes in different categories are designated for planning activities. “Holm–Dyvig, Oldenor and Mjels Vig” is a walking route on Als. The Als riding route includes the Brandsbøl–Holm section. If you are planning your trip around an activity, this makes the distinction clear: one is a designated walking route, while the other is a named section of a riding route. The place names in the walking route’s title and the riding route section’s designations provide different geographical reference points for planning.

Building History, Reconstruction and Memorial Stone

Jollmands Gaard is a so-called Kroggård, a half-timbered farm dating from the 17th century and the oldest farm in Holm. Its construction style and period give it a specific connection to local architectural history. This historic farm therefore stands apart from the coastal landscape and designated routes. If you are particularly interested in rural architectural history, Jollmands Gaard offers a clearly defined focus for your visit.

Tilia Alsie adds a maritime history theme to this architectural history. The boat is a full-size reconstruction of the Hjortspring boat, built by volunteers from Hjortspringbådens Laug. As a war canoe, it is paddled by a crew of 22 warriors. Its full size and the stated crew size describe both the scale of the reconstruction and its intended use. Tours and talks about the history and creation of Tilia Alsie can be arranged for larger groups. If you are planning a group visit, enquire about the options and confirm the arrangements in advance.

Genforeningsstenen was unveiled on 15 June 1930. The memorial stone stands in Holm, in front of the school, where Skolehaven meets Møllegade. The street names provide a specific reference point for planning your visit; check the location before you go.

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For the broader travel overview: Sønderborg Municipality.