Welcome to Esbjerg

If you are planning a visit as a tourist or considering moving here, we want to help you. On this website you will find useful information about the municipality such as attractions, work and study possibilities, our unique nature and much more.

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The sculpture Man Meets the Sea

Live

  1. About the municipality
  2. Childcare
  3. Culture and Leisure
  4. Where to live
  5. Meet new people
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Study

  1. International students
  2. Student life
  3. Living costs
  4. Residence permit
  5. Student jobs
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Visit

  1. Accommodation
  2. Activities
  3. Nature
  4. How to get there
  5. Attractions
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Work

  1. Business profile
  2. Finding work
  3. Offshore work
  4. The municipality
  5. Residence in Denmark
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About the area

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115.000 people choose to live in Esbjerg Municipality, which covers an area of 753 km2. Esbjerg Municipality is filled with contrasts from the Wadden Sea to the North Sea, from Ribe, the oldest town in Scandinavia filled with 1300 years history to the young city of Esbjerg of only 140 years. Combined with a rich cultural and sports life Esbjerg Municipality is in a league of its own.

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Marriage ceremonies

Our goal is to make your marriage ceremony performed here at the registry office in Ribe's old city hall from 1496 a beautiful and moving experience for you as a copule and your guests.

We look forward to welcoming you on your wedding day.

Read more about the marriage ceremony