Attractions in Esbjerg
The sea is the central subject for main attractions such as the Fisheries and Maritime Museum and the famous sculpture Man Meets the Sea, but Esbjerg also offers excellent shopping possibilities in one of Denmark's longest pedestrian streets not far from the harbour.
Photo: Vadehavskysten
Photo: Torben Meyer | Esbjerg Byhistoriske Arkiv© Esbjerg Byhistoriske Arkiv
Giant sculpture Man Meets the Sea in Esbjerg
Visitors arriving in Esbjerg from the sea are greeted by Svend Wiig Hansen’s monumental sculpture "Man meets the Sea", which was raised on the occasion of Esbjerg celebrating its 100th anniversary as an independent municipality in 1994. It was officially unveiled on 28 October 1995.
Photo: Esbjerg City - foto, Torben Meyer, Esbjerg Kommune© Destination Vadehavskysten
Esbjerg City - West Jutland's shopping mecca
Go on a shopping trip in Esbjerg City.
Photo: Anders Sune Berg© Olafur Eliasson/Anders Sune Berg
Esbjerg Art Museum - modern and contemporary art
Different museum of modern and contemporary art, known to act as an experimentarium where children and adults can have surprising experiences.
Photo: Torben Meyer | Esbjerg Byhistoriske Arkiv© Sydvestjyske Museer
Esbjerg Water Tower
Esbjerg's landmark on the hill. The tower is no longer open to the public.
Photo: Red Star© Sydvestjyske Museer
Esbjerg Museum - the city's history from 1900-1950
Three exciting exhibitions - Step back in time to experience Esbjerg as the city looked between 1900 and 1950. Learn about the local resistance movement during the German occupation. Explore the fascinating exhibition about the occupation period, with the Hansen family at the center.
