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Dunkel - Experiences in the dark
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The darkness by the Wadden Sea is truly unique. In 2024, Mandø was officially certified as a Dark Sky Park, making it an ideal place to experience the magnificence of the night sky without light pollution.
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.
Events on Fanø
Events in Ribe and on Mandø
Events in Esbjerg
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)
17:30 Dunkel Harvest Party on Mandø
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
10:00 Role play mystery SHADOWS IN THE DARK
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
18:30 Reading aloud in the dark for children and adults
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
10:00 Role play mystery SHADOWS IN THE DARK
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
16:15 Black Sun (in own car)
17:00 Stand Up Paddle, surfing in the sunset
18:00 Candles and long table dinner at Engel & Hein
19:00 Reading aloud DEN NATURLIGE VEJ TIL AT LEVE
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe
Wednesday, 15th October
10:00 Bingo with DUNKEL
10:00 Role play mystery SHADOWS IN THE DARK
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
17:00 Stand Up Paddle, surfing in the sunset
19:00 Yoga in the dark
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
10:00 Role play mystery SHADOWS IN THE DARK
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 (sold out - extra tour 17th October)
16:15 Black Sun (in own car)
17:00 Coziness in the dark at the Fanø Forest Playground
17:00 Stand Up Paddle, surfing in the sunset
18:30 Coziness in the dark at the Fanø Forest Playground
18:30 Star and flute evening on Mandø
19:00 Yoga in the dark
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
10:00 Role play mystery SHADOWS IN THE DARK
15:15 Black Sun (with bus)
16:00 Bunker tour and dinner on Fanø
16:15 Black Sun (in own car)
17:00 Sauna infusion evening
17:00 Stand Up Paddle, surfing in the sunset
19:00 Yoga in the dark
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)
18:00 Dunkel Competition, bonfire and fun on Mandø
19:00 Fanø women's strip
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe
Sunday, 19th October
10:00 Sauna infusion in Ribe
20:00 The Night Watchman in Ribe
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