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  • Legoland, [5] the original is situated in the town of Billund about an hours drive from Esbjerg.
  • Visit the Svømmestadion Danmark (on Strandby Kirkevej/Gl. Vardevej crossing)
  • Visit the cinema Biocity Esbjerg (right next to Svømmestadion Danmark)
  • Stroll around in one of the parks in Esbjerg. In a protected area, you can see wildlife animals such as deer and roe
  • Sail the 10 minutes to the little island Fanø that has great beaches and the village Sønderho (link to ferry)
  • Man meets the sea, [3] sculpture
  • Fisheries and Maritime Museum, [4] The Fisheries and Maritime Museum is the largest institution of its kind in Denmark focusing on Danish fisheries and marine biology, the tidal wetlands (Wadden Sea), west Jutland coastal shipping and the North Sea offshore industries. So the theme of the museum can truly be said to be "people and the sea"

By Rail

The train station is located in the town center and this connects you to pretty all of Denmark and beyond.

By Plane

  • Billund Airport is western Denmark's biggest and more well connected. It is conveniently located about an hour's drive from Esbjerg.

The low-fare airline Ryan Air serves Esbjerg with flights from London Stansted Airport.

Esbjerg is the terminal for the DFDS overnight ships to England. The town has no airport. Billund Airport, an hour, away is served by bus.

By Bus

Express busses connect Esbjerg to Aalborg, Aarhus and Sønderborg as well as other towns in Denmark.

The town is centered around the harbour and shopping area (Skolegade, Kongensgade). As the town area is rather small, it is possible to get most places by walking. However, you might consider using the public bus for the more far sights as Fisheries- and Maritime Museum in Hjerting. (See Map of Esbjerg)

Esbjerg has some great options for shopping centered around the two main shopping streets. Kongensgade is a pedestrianized shopping street and has some 150 specialty shops and eateries. Torvegade, partly pedestrianized, is also worth a visit. The two converge right around the main square in town.

Shopping hours are on weekdays from 9-10 am. to 5:30-6:00 pm. On Saturday, most shops close down at 2 pm. while Sunday nearly all shops remain closed.

Esbjerg has some good options for eating out.

  • Ristorante Maremma located right on the walk street serves great inexpensive Italian food.
  • Den Røde Okse located a few kilometers from the center does steak and fish well at midrange prices
  • Green Garden, [6] is the gourmet restaurant of the Hotel Britannia right in the town center. Prices in the high range.

Skolegade is the street where most bars and clubs are located. It is in the center of the city.

  • Industrien - also serves a really good reasonably priced meal. The burgers are recommended. Occasionally live music.
  • Dronning Louise Good looking place right on the town square. Has got “English pub” style live music and a good selection of beer.
  • Paddy Go Easy - Irish Pub

Sands Restaurant is very good for Danish food.