Why go
- Place in Southern Denmark, Denmark.
- Served by Esbjerg Airport (EBJ).
History
Esbjerg is a seaport city and seat of Esbjerg Municipality on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula in southwestern Denmark. By road, it is 71 kilometres (44 mi) west of Kolding and 164 kilometres (102 mi) southwest of Aarhus. With an urban population of 71,371 it is the fifth-largest city in Denmark, and the largest in West Jutland.
Where to stay
Skolevej 3, 6720 Fanø, Denmark · skolevejbnb.dk
Vestervejen 47, 6720 Fanø, Denmark · vestergaarden.com
Møllesti 3, 6720 Fanø, Denmark · mollesti.dk
Valdemarsvej 7, 6720 Nordby, Denmark · havenfano.com
Stormgade 272, 6715 Esbjerg, Denmark · 272bb.dk
Danmarksgade 13, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark · bit.ly
Gudenåvej 20, 6710 Esbjerg V, Denmark · esbjergcamping.dk
Strandvejen 59, 6720 Fanø, Denmark · danland.dk
Torvegade 24, Kld, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark · britannia.dk
Langelinie 11, 6720 Fanø, Denmark · fanoekrogaard.dk
Andrup Byvej 67, 6705 Esbjerg, Denmark · bit.ly
Skolegade 36, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark · hotelansgar.dk
Darumvej 70, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark · justsleep.nu
Strandbygade 3, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark · scandichotels.com
Strandvejen 48, 6720 Fanø, Denmark · kellersbadehotel.dk
Vangled 32C, 6720 Fanø, Denmark · hotelfanoe.dk
Kystvejen 13, 6720 Fanø, Denmark · xn--tusculumfan-qgb.dk
Grådybet 73A, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark · marriott.com
Skolegade 14, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark · cabinn.com
Skolegade 77, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark · esbjergbbhotel.dk
Mellemgaden 18, 6720 Fanø, Denmark
Hovedgaden 56, 6720 Fanø, Denmark
Spangsbjerg Kirkevej 111, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark
Fasanvej 16, 6705 Esbjerg, Denmark
Strandvejen 34, 6720 Fanø, Denmark
Fynsgade 20, A, 20, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark
Torvegade 27, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark
Mådevej 15, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark
Ådalen 48, 6710 Esbjerg, Denmark · dancenter.dk
Hovedgaden 91, 6720 Fanø, Denmark
Restaurants & places to go
Street, Restaurant · Tidligere biografbygning. I åbningstiden indgang fra både Kongensgade & Borgergade Features: outdoor seating · esbjergstreetfood.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · bones.dk
Restaurant · restaurant open for lunch on weekdays Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 07:00-13:00 · dianasmadunivers.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 00:00-01:00, 08:00-23:59; Sa-Su 00:00-23:59 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning · mcdonalds.com
Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00 Features: step-free access · cafeguldaegget.dk
Danish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-23:00 · spisestuen.com
Traditional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-00:00 · foodclub.dk
Seafood, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · havogbof.dk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · xn--frseriesbjerg-qfb.dk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · ali-babas.dk
American, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:30-21:30; Fr 16:30-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00 · bones.dk
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 14:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 14:00-22:00 · indiaroyale.dk
Thai, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-20:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo off · kandasthaitakeaway.dk
Nordic, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00+ · mundheld.dk
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-21:00; Su off · scandichotels.com
Fish And Chips, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Jun-Aug Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · pelargoniehuset.dk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · joejuice.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 14:00-22:00 · kinesiskrestaurantxy.dk
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-21:30 · esbjerg.oyisi.dk
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 16:00-22:00; Fr 15:00+; Sa 12:00+ · pinchonation.dk
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa,Su 09:00-16:00 · knaskaffe.dk
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-21:00; We-Th 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:00;Fr-Sa 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · esbjergstreetfood.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · kyllingogco.dk
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · cong-food.dk
Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · bellaitalia.dk
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00 Features: vegan options · gelatodinatura.dk
Maroccan, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · esbjergstreetfood.com
Steak, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · panorama-steakhouse.dk
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · dr-louise.dk
Kebab, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Crepe, Cafe · Features: vegan options, step-free access
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · restaurant-flammen.dk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00+ · appetiit.dk
Burger, International, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-22:30;Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · posthuset.dk
Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-17:30; Sa,Su,PH off · cafepatricia.esbjergkommune.dk
Danish, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-17:00; Su,PH off · cafe-danmark.dk
Traditional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-00:00 · madklubben.dk
Italian, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:00 · kimanto.dk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · italianopizza.dk
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · namasteesbjerg.dk
Vietnamese, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · esbjergstreetfood.com
141 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) 8.4 km to the centre
Esbjerg, 83, DK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Sicilia, DAT Danish Air Transport) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Aberdeen, Billund (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Air Sicilia BM (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Aberdeen
- DAT Danish Air Transport DX (ATR 42, Saab 340) · 1 route: Billund
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Varde Airfield 14 km to the centre
Varde, 83, DK
Bramming Airstrip 23 km to the centre
Bramming, 83, DK
Getting there by ferry
FanøFærgen
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre
Esbjerg
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre · Molslinjen
Nordby
Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre · Molslinjen
Fanølinjen
Ferry route · Molslinjen
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Esbjerg Airport (EBJ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EBJ has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Aberdeen, Billund). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: FanøFærgen, 2 km); routes include Fanølinjen.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Esbjerg, Denmark. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail