Rinkenæs, Denmark

Rinkenæs
Town
Rinkenæs is located in Region of Southern Denmark
Rinkenæs
Rinkenæs
Location in Region of Southern Denmark
Rinkenæs is located in Denmark
Rinkenæs
Rinkenæs
Rinkenæs (Denmark)
Coordinates: 54°53′54″N 9°33′35″E / 54.89833°N 9.55972°E / 54.89833; 9.55972
CountryDenmark
RegionSouthern Denmark
MunicipalitySønderborg
Area
 • Urban
1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Urban
1,271
 • Urban density1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-6300 Gråsten

Rinkenæs (German: Rinkenis) is a small town in Sønderborg Municipality, Region of Southern Denmark in Denmark. As of 1 January 2024, it had a population of 1,271.[1]

Rinkenæs is situated just north of Flensborg Fjord (Flensburg Firth) 4 km southwest of Gråsten.

Rinkenæs Gl. Kirke (Rinkenæs Old Church)

Rinkenæs Gl. Kirke (Rinkenæs Old Church) is located at the top of a hill 4 km north of the town. It is one of the oldest churches in Denmark, built in 1158 in the Romanesque/Norman style.[2]

Rinkenæs Korskirke

Rinkenæs Korskirke (Rinkenæs Crosschurch), built 1928-32 in the style of a traditional Danish village church, is located in the town.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b BY3: Population 1. January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  2. ^ Rinkenæs Gl. Kirke Destination Sønderjylland
  3. ^ Rinkenæs Korskirke Destination Sønderjylland