Dunkel - Experiences in the dark by the Wadden Sea

On this page you can keep up to date with activities and events in connection with Dunkel - experiences in the dark - 10th-19th October 2025.

The dark forms the framework for experiences in the autumn. Come out and experience stargazing, the phenomenon of the Black Sun, Ghostwalk or a Night Watchman's Round in the dark streets of Ribe.

Come and experience the unique darkness by the Wadden Sea, where exciting adventures await you.

Photo: Ribe Byferie Resort

DUNKEL discount on accommodation at Ribe Byferie Resort during the autumn holidays

Book a stay at Ribe Byferie Resort and get a 10% discount for the autumn holidays 2025.

Photo: Danhostel Esbjerg

Sleep dark and sound at Danhostel Esbjerg

Get a discount on your DUNKEL stay at Danhostel Esbjerg. Experience the many dark experiences by the Wadden Sea in week 42 and sleep dark and soundly.

Photo: Engel & Hein

Autumn holiday at Engel & Hein on Fanø

Spend your autumn holiday on Fanø and sleep well at Engel & Hein.

Photo: Vadehavskysten

Discount on stays at Danhostel Ribe

Save 10% with the Dunkel discount when you book your stay directly with Danhostel Ribe.

Photo: Ribe Camping

Discount on cabins at Ribe Camping

15% discount on the cabin price during the autumn holidays at Ribe Camping (bookable during the period 6/10-24/10). Use the coupon code DUNKEL2025.

KICK START Dunkel - Experiences in the dark

Thursday, 2nd October 18:00 Performance and long table dinner at TeaterBLIK
Saturday, 4th October 12:00 KulturVestival in Esbjerg
Monday, 6th October 18:30 Reading aloud in the dark for children and adults
Tuesday, 7th October 17:00 Sauna infusion evening at Esbjerg Spa & Wellness
Tuesday, 7th October 17:00 Stand Up Paddle, surfing in the sunset
Tuesday, 7th October 19:00 Silent swim in Swimming Stadium Denmark
Tuesday, 7th October 19:00 Reading aloud DEN NATURLIGE VEJ TIL AT LEVE
Wednesday, 8th October 17:00 Stand Up Paddle, surfing in the sunset
Wednesday, 8th October 19:00 Yoga in the dark
Thursday, 9th October 16:00 Light in the cultural school, Esbjerg
Thursday, 9th October 16:30 Sauna infusion evening
Thursday, 9th October 17:00 Stand Up Paddle, surfing in the sunset
Thursday, 9th October 19:00 Sauna infusion evening
Thursday, 9th October 19:00 Yoga in the dark

DUNKEL - 10th-19th OCTOBER

Friday, 10th October
16:00 Black Sun (with bus)
17:00 Black Sun (in own car)
17:00 Stand Up Paddle, surfing in the sunset
19:00 Yoga in the dark
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe

Saturday, 11th October
10:00 Sauna infusion in Ribe
16:00 Black Sun (with bus)
17:00 Black Sun (in own car)
19:00 Fanø women's strip
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe

Sunday, 12th October
10:00 Sauna infusion in Ribe
15:00 Ribes Cultural Night - Experiences in Ribes night
16:30 Finding art in the darkness
17:00 Black Sun (in own car)
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe

Monday, 13th October
10:00 Bingo with DUNKEL
10:00 Magic soap bubbles
11:00 Exhibition and sale on Fanø: Inspired by dusk and the darkness of the night sky
16:15 Black Sun (in own car)
18:00 Open studio at Nordensgaard.dk
19:00 Dark atmosphere at Tina Kolding, Fanø
19:00 Dark experiences in Gallery Lotte Lambæk
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe
20:00 Sauna infusion in Ribe

Tuesday, 14th October
10:00 Bingo with DUNKEL
10:00 Sauna infusion in Ribe
10:00 Pumpkin carving competition on Fanø
10:00 Children's Yoga: The ladybug who lost all its spots
10:30 Autumn holiday workshops for children and families in Esbjerg
14:00 Sauna infusion evening
15:30 Exhibition and sale on Fanø: Inspired by dusk and the darkness of the night sky
16:00 Dark beer tasting with Fanø Bryghus on the tour boat Martha
16:15 Black Sun (in own car)
18:00 Candles and long table dinner at Engel & Hein
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe

Wednesday, 15th October
10:00 Bingo with DUNKEL
10:30 Autumn holiday workshops for children and families in Esbjerg
13:00 Creative workshop in Ribe - Paint your own lantern
15:15 Black Sun (with bus)
15:30 Halloween Parade on Fanø
16:00 Dark beer tasting with Fanø Bryghus on the tour boat Martha
16:15 Black Sun (in own car)
17:00 Shared dining at Fanø Krogaard
19:20 Sauna infusion in Ribe
19:45 Sauna infusion in Ribe
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe
20:10 Sauna infusion in Ribe
21:00 Ghostwalk in Ribe

Thursday, 16th October
10:00 Bingo with DUNKEL
10:30 Autumn holiday workshops for children and families in Esbjerg
10:30 The Girl with the Umbrella
15:15 Black Sun (with bus)
16:00 Bunker tour and dinner on Fanø
16:15 Black Sun (in own car)
17:00 Coziness in the dark at the Fanø Forest Playground
18:30 Coziness in the dark at the Fanø Forest Playground
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe
20:00 Dark beer tasting at Esbjerg Brewery

Friday, 17th October
10:00 Bingo with DUNKEL
10:00 Sauna infusion in Ribe
15:15 Black Sun (with bus)
16:15 Black Sun (in own car)
17:00 Sauna infusion evening
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe

Saturday, 18th October
10:00 Sauna infusion in Ribe
11:00 Creative workshop on Fanø
12:30 Creative workshop on Fanø
15:15 Black Sun (with bus)
16:15 Black Sun (in own car)
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe

Sunday, 19th October
10:00 Sauna infusion in Ribe
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe

Starling Magic - a natural phenomenon where starlings dance in the evening sky

The Phenomenon Starling Magic is a fantastic experience when 100.000, or even 400.000 starlings dance ballet in the sky over the Ribe Marsh.

Photo: Museet Ribes Vikinger

Ghostwalk in Ribe

Ghostwalk - a guided tour in Ribe with exciting stories.

The Night Watchman's Rounds in Ribe

Ribes Night Watchman creates a very special mood that takes you back to a time without modern policem en and alarms. The Night Watchman sings his songs and tells the dramatic stories about the history of Ribe.

Dark Sky Mandø rental boxes

Dark Sky Mandø boxes for rent at Mandø Kro, Café Mandøpigen and in Brugsen.

Photo: Lars Roed, Photos by Roed

Dark Sky Park Mandø

Mandø is one of the darkest places in Denmark and therefore it is obvious to establish a Dark Sky Park on Mandø.With its location on the Wadden Sea, Mandø is an important part of a unique natural area.

DUNKEL is supported by Danmarks Erhvervsfremmebestyrelse.