Alsion, Sønderborg
Facts and practical information
Alsion is a knowledge and cultural centre located at Alssund in Sønderborg. Alsion was inaugurated by Queen Margrethe on 30 October 2007.
Alsion houses the University of Southern Denmark, a private knowledge park, a theatre and concert hall, and a café.
The University Department in Sønderborg specialises in the education of engineers and combined education in languages and economics. Cooperation with the University of Flensburg and a high proportion of foreign students make the environment very international.
Alsion is the first building in Denmark to combine education, research and culture under one roof.
The name Alsion was chosen from several thousand suggestions submitted in a naming competition in spring 2005. In 2012, Alsion was the setting for the visit of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Håkan Hardenberger, the presentation of the Crown Prince's Awards live on DR1 and the CSR AWARDS 2012 with Bill Clinton as keynote speaker.
The building is 18.7 metres high.
Alsion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sønderborg Castle, Rubilee's Escape House, Alssund Bridge, Dybbøl Mølle.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Alsion?
How to get to Alsion by public transport?
Train
- Sønderborg (2 min walk)
Bus
- Sønderborg Busstation (17 min walk)