Rinkenæs, Denmark

Rinkenæs
Town
Rinkenæs
Location in Region of Southern Denmark
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)
  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.

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

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.

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