Ribe
Ribe - an historic, cultural gem
As Denmark’s oldest city, Ribe is well known by the citizens of Denmark.
Ribe’s unique city centre from the Middle Ages is one of the most well-preserved in the country.
Ribe offers an attractive old city centre with the incomparable opportunity of settling in an historical environment with charming shopping streets. The city has managed to strike a good balance between its historic environment and an active business community and a diverse shopping environment.
The city of Ribe, with its special location amidst a beautiful landscape, has an unparalleled atmosphere due to the close association between the city centre and the surrounding countryside. Approx. 1 million tourists visit Ribe each year.
The old historic city provides the perfect backdrop for a variety of high-quality cultural events.
Did you know that:
- Bishop Thure began the construction of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Ribe in 1110. Read more at: www.ribe-domkirke.dk
- Ribe has been presented with awards for the work it has done in the city centre involving paving and taking a systematic approach to urban renewal.
- Ribe has a large number of new entertainment venues that promote the city’s history: read more at: www.ribevikingecenter.dk, www.ribesvikinger.dk and www.vadehavscentret.dk
- There are connecting elements between the old and the new Ribe.
- In Ribe, the watchman gives guided tours throughout the summer in the old city centre, where it is also possible to hear him sing the special watchman’s song by Danish hymn writer Thomas Kingo.
- Like a small jewel, the island of Mandø in the wadden sea is located just south of Ribe. It is only possible to visit the island by riding on a small bus when the tides permit.
- You can also experience the “black sun” near Ribe when droves of starlings fly in spectacular formations as a prelude to their annual trip to warmer lands.
