Mennesket ved Havet
Four large white figures sitting and looking out to sea by the harbour: Esbjerg's best-known sculpture.
Tickets →Esbjerg, Denmark
Esbjerg: airports, things to do and where to stay
Esbjerg is one of Denmark's biggest cities, on the North Sea coast of south-west Jutland. It grew up around its port, now a hub of the offshore energy industry, and the ferries to the island of Fanø leave from here.
Esbjerg airports
From the airport to central Esbjerg
Esbjerg airport is about 8 km from central Esbjerg.
Sydtrafik
Sydtrafik's regional buses serve the Esbjerg area. Check the timetable and stops before you travel.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal, or can be booked in advance. It is the easiest way to reach Esbjerg.
Esbjerg
Things to do in Esbjerg
Esbjerg Vandtårn
A brick water tower from the late 19th century and a symbol of the city, with a viewing platform at the top.
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Fiskeri- og Søfartsmuseet
The fisheries and maritime museum, with an aquarium and an outdoor seal pool. A good option with children.
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Fanø
The island of Fanø, with its wide sandy beaches, is a short ferry crossing from Esbjerg harbour.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Esbjerg?
Esbjerg is served by Esbjerg (EBJ).
How far is the airport from central Esbjerg?
Esbjerg airport is about 8 km from central Esbjerg.
How do I get from the airport to central Esbjerg?
From Esbjerg airport you can take Sydtrafik (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Esbjerg?
Highlights of Esbjerg include Mennesket ved Havet, Esbjerg Vandtårn, Fiskeri- og Søfartsmuseet, and Fanø.
Photo credits
- Mennesket ved Havet: Jazia, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Esbjerg Vandtårn: Kent Madsen, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fiskeri- og Søfartsmuseet: JakobHosp, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fanø: Thomas Dahlstrøm Nielsen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons