"Relish that "small town feel"" Top 5 Page for this destination Esbjerg by leigh767

Esbjerg Travel Guide: 25 reviews and 41 photos

The best time of the year to visit...

is *not* January. Or the winter months, in general.

Across the North Sea from Copenhagen, Esbjerg is a charming little town of 115, 000 people in Jutland. It's not too surprising that it's not all action-packed, but it's great if you love that small town vibe, and particularly if you want to avoid the touristy regions and get a feel of the actual Danish culture.

The people are wonderful-- warm, helpful, and (to the tourist's relief) speak perfect English. You'd almost think you're back home... except the Danish pastries look too good/look nothing like those back home.

Last visit to Esbjerg: Jan 2006
Intro Updated Dec 4, 2011
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Reviews (4)

A true-blue Danish drink Favorites (1)

Asked for a Danish drink at King George and got "Porno"- an aqua blue mix of vodka, cream and pineapple juice. Very,... more travel advice

Man By The Sea Tourist Traps (1)

Raise in 1994, these four white statues look out to the sea by the harbour and is the first thing you see on all Esbjerg... more travel advice

Pubs neart town centre Nightlife (1)

There isn't much night life in this small town, but if pubbing is your thing, King George is a consideration, especially... more travel advice

A good find indeed! Hotels (1)

One of the best value-for-money hotels in recent memory, this gem of a place is just 2 minutes' walk from the town... more travel advice

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Dokajen Nov 28, 2011 at 12:43 AM

Esbejrg has a population of about 115.000 people. The white men are actually called "Man by the sea" and was raised in 1994. Esbjerg has a great nightlife..To experience real traditional danish food "smoerrebroed" (open sandwiches) "Hos Ingeborg" is a must. The restaurant is located in the walking zone towards the train station. Hos Ingeborg is one of the oldest (!00 years) restaurants left serving it the good old way!