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August 2026
 
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Welcome back from the summer break! For now we are prepping our take on the Fantasyfestival, transforming International House Esbjerg together with a group of amazing volunteers - join our epic journey Surviving the Odyssey!

Regards, Pia & Nicole

 

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Thriving in Change

Thu Aug 27, 20265PM @International House Esbjerg, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Workshop with Psychotherapist Jannik Sørensen. How to find resources provided by your dreams for personal growth and to find new perspectives. The aim is to gain tools to tackle changes in life and tough times in life.

Limited number of spots - sign up in advance to [email protected]


Learn how to engage with your dreams here
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Open House - come try Cricket

Tues Sept 1, 2026, 5PM @Esbjerg Cricket Club ´Vestjyden´, Jens Peder Hansens Vej 15, 6700 Esbjerg

Simply show up!


Come investigate Danish club life trying cricket here
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Study Life Fair - calling new students at AAU and SEA!

Thu Sept 3, 2026, 11AM-2PM @AAU & Sea

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Investigate your student life in Esbjerg here
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Q&A - belonging is a verb @The Living Room

Thu Sept 3, 2026, 5PM @International House Esbjerg, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg

Interactive Q&A about life in Denmark with EasyDenmark and First friend in Denmark.

Sign up via [email protected]


Join newcomers, oldcomers and internationals investigating life in Denmark here
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Open House - come try Archery

Sun Sept 6, 2026, 12PM @Esbjerg Archery, Sønderhedevej 25, 6710 Esbjerg V

Simply show up!


Come investigate Danish club life trying archery here
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Dating in Denmark

Thu Sept 10, 20265PM @International House Esbjerg, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Learn more about how personal qualites and behavior is valued in Denmark and how Dating takes place in Danish culture.

Limited number of spots - sign up in advance to [email protected]


Investigate Dating culture in Denmark here
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Open House - come try Ping Pong

 Sun Sept 13, 2026, 1PM @Hjerting IF Bordtennis, Hjertinghus, Tobølparken 25, 6710 Hjerting

Simply show up!


Come investigate Danish club life trying Table Tennis in Hjerting here
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Company Visit: C&D Foods

Thu Sept 17, 20269AM @C&D Foods, Øresundsvej 2, 6715 Esbjerg N

Learn about professional profiles and functions at a company in Esbjerg, and get a behind the scene tour of a company.

Limited number of spots - sign up in advance to [email protected]


Get to know C&D Foods here
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Surviving The Odyssey @Fantasyfestival

Sat & Sun Sept 19 & 20, 2026, 10AM-40PM @International House Esbjerg, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg

Join us for an epic journey of Cyclops, Sirens, Sea-monsters & Creatures from the Underworld. Along the way, you’ll get creative at English-Danish speaking workshops.

Fantasyfestival day pass give acces to creative workshops at International House, authors speeches at the Library and lots of other Fantasyfestival activities: adults 249DKK; children 8-11y 99DKK; children 0-7y free.

No Fantasy festival pass needed to hang out in the International House courtyard for Odyssey vibes; facepainting & storytelling by EIS; exploring the magic of the tides with TFC; finding your Superpower with yoga & more.


Follow in the steps of Odysseus here
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Newcomer meetup at Career fair Esbjerg

THU Sept 24, 20262PM @Blue Water Dokken, Gl. Vardevej 82, Esbjerg

Meet exciting companies and explore career options at the annual Career Fair from 1PM to 5PM.  Newcomer meetup between 2Pm and 3PM at the ´Flyt til Esbjerg´ stall, where you can connect with other international and newcomer job seekers and get tips and guidance for the fair from International House Esbjerg.

Sign up ahead for the Career Fair (from end July) here


Hook up with other newcomers visiting the Career Fair here
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Newcomers Walk Esbjerg

Sun Sept 27, 2026, 3PM @Esbjerg Main Square/Torvet, Esbjerg

Please sign up ahead to [email protected]


Walk with us here
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Newest research: Third Culture Kids

Mon Sept 28, 20265PM @Esbjerg International School, Guldager skolevej 4, Esbjerg V

Learn more about global childhood and how it shapes identities from idsel Byskov, counsellor in the field of education, neuropsychology and cultural sociology. 

Limited number of spots - sign up in advance to [email protected]


Find out what the newest research reveal with us here
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Newcomers walk in Ribe

Tues Sept 29, 2026, 5PM @Sct. Peders Gade 16 in Ribe 

Please sign up ahead to [email protected]


Walk with us here
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Embracing change & cultural challenges

Thu Oct 22, 2026, xAM-XPM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg

Get tools to navigate cultural differences, build cross-cultural relations and strategies to overcome emotional & cultural shock by Nanna Hauch from Expat Hero. 

Limited number of seats. Sign up to [email protected]


Broaden your mind and strengthen emotional resilience here
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Business Start-up Course in English

Starting October 29th, 2026, 5 days course - see link for exact time & dates @Riggen in Esbjerg Ø

Starting a business in Denmark is easy, succeeding is the hard part. That’s where the experts come in. Get 360-degree support and guidance with your small business idea or new startup from local experts in this 5-week course in English with content targeted at internationals.

Fee: 600kr (covers food & drink. Business Esbjerg covers costs for the Course).  Register Well in advance via the link below. Limited number of spots!


Consider starting a small business or grow your existing business here
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Open House - come try Bouldering

WED Sept 3, 2025, 6PM @Boulderhulen, Strandby kirkevej 36, Esbjerg

No need to register ahead - simply show up!


Come investigate Danish club life trying bouldering as leisure here
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Open House - come try Bachata & Latin Dance

MON Sept 8, 2025, 6PM @Boldesager skole(back side of the school), Edelsvej 9B, Esbjerg

Please sign up ahead on text to tel +45 60125289


Come investigate Danish club life trying bachata & latin dance as leisure here
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English speaking activities and socialising!

International Board game night

Fri July 31, 2026, 6-10PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]


Join a night of laughter, competition and community here
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Casual Chess for all nationalities

Mon Aug 3, 2026, 6PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]


Join a night of informal chess and community here
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International Board game night

Fri Aug 14, 2026, 6-10PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]


Join a night of laughter, competition and community here
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Casual Chess for all nationalities

Mon Aug 17, 2026, 6PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]


Join a night of informal chess and community here
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Swan Song - Esbjerg International Book club meetup

Wed Aug 19, 2026, 7PM @Dronning Louise, Torvet 19, Esbjerg

Come discuss the book of the month (Swan Song, Robert McCammon, USA), or to meet the group for future book discussions. The bookclub tours genres and venues in Esbjerg. Please find more scheduled bookclub meetups in the facebook group and click attending at the facebook event if you plan on coming, so we can look out for you.


Enjoy the world of literature with others here
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International Board game night

Fri Aug 28, 2026, 6-10PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]


Join a night of laughter, competition and community here
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Casual Chess for all nationalities

Mon Aug 31, 2026, 6PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]


Join a night of informal chess and community here
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Jobdating

Fri Sept 4, 202610AM @Esbjerg Jobcenter, Exnersgade 33, Esbjerg

Simply show up. Please bring several hard copies of your CV. 


Meet companies looking to hire here
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Esbjerg réseau des Français, francophones et francophiles - General Assembly

Thu Sept 10, 2026, 7.30PM @International House Esbjerg, Torvegade 23, ESbjerg

Do you like films, music, litterature... in French? Then come help us set up the Esbjerg Réseau des Français, francophones et francophiles aimed at promoting the French language and French-speaking cultures in Esbjerg.


Fore more information, follow Esbjerg Réseau des Français, francophones et francophiles on Facebook here
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Mona´s Eyes - Esbjerg International Book club meetup

Wed Sept 16, 2026, 5PM @Sigma, Kongensgade 10 Esbjerg

Come discuss the book of the month (Mona´s Eyes, Thomas Schlesser, France), or to meet the group for future book discussions. The bookclub tours genres and venues in Esbjerg. Please find more scheduled bookclub meetups in the facebook group and click attending at the facebook event if you plan on coming, so we can look out for you.


Enjoy the world of literature with others here
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Thursday Ciné-club

Thu Sept 24, 2026, 7PM @Huset, Finsensgade 1, Esbjerg

Films in French (with English subtitles when possible) & mingling with other cinéphiles over a drink. This time a French comedy from 2001 by Jean-Pierre Jeunet staring Audrey Tautou. 

Free event, limited number of seats. Sign up in advance here.


For more news about Thursday ciné-club, follow HUSET ESBJERG on Facebook here
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Esbjerg Toastmasters Club meetings

The second and fourth WED every month, 6PM @Esbjerg Main Library, Nørregade 19, Esbjerg

Feel free to be a guest a few times and see if it is something for you before you become a paying member. Contact [email protected] for more information.


Explore your your presentation and public speaking skills here
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The Female Connection (TFC)

Events ranging from creative workshops to nature trips, with the aim to bring international and Danish women residing in the Esbjerg area together.

Some activities comes with a pay - find activites and prices in the TFC activity calendar. Contact [email protected] for more information.


Open the local nature from a female perspective here
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Esbjerg International Running Club

Wednesday runs in Even weeks (from May-Sep) on Wednesdays at 15.45/3.45PM starting from Brittaniavej 10 in Esbjerg. Danes, Internationals, seasoned runners or those just starting out are welcome! 


Run along here
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Esbjerg Wave Speqtrum: LGBT+ Creative Nights & Boardgame Nights

Bilingual Danish-English activities for LGBT+ people (and friends), centred on community and connection. 

Activites includes one Creative night per month & one Board game night per month.


Meet LGBT+ people in Esbjerg and surroundings here
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Develop new skills at FOF courses taught in English

FOF in Esbjerg offers more and more workshops and courses taught in English for internatioinal residents and foranyone else, who prefers learning in English. Courses vary from creative subjects and language learning to professional development and personal growth, and the outline of English coures are continously updated as new coures are added. Autum 2026 includes for example pata making and other food classes, sewing course, spanish, creative dotting, linocut, vocal sound theraphy and more.

Limited number of seats. Sign up with FOF in advance.


Browse FOF English courses here:
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International Tuesdays at Folkehuset Kvaglund

Tuesdays @Folkehuset Kvaglund, Kvaglundparken 12, Esbjerg Ø

On Tuesdays Cross Cultural Centre offers a space for men to meet (5.30PM), a space for women to meet (3.30PM), a community dinner for 20 DKK per person (5.30PM) and a free language café (3.30PM & 6PM). Simply show up. For questions please call Peter Sode Jensen or Lars Kristiansen at tel. 44125004.


Join International Tuesdays at Folkehuset Kvaglund here
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Assoc´s fair - learn about leisure activites & meet newcomer Buddies

SAT Sept 5, 2026, 10AM-3PM  Esbjerg City

Take a stroll at the City Assoc´s fair to meet leisure clubs, and be inspired for spare time activities and watch performances from some of the dance, music, gymnastic and martial art associations.

Use the day to learn more about leisure activites in and around Esbjerg and meet the English speaking Newcomer Buddies from the clubs who offer a person to help internationals with start-up in the club. Find a list of clubs with a Newcomer Buddy here.

Clubs and associations are a vital part of Danish society, and is very much where Danes network and meet new friends. Read more about Danish assoc´s life from Denmark.dk here.

 


Find meaningful options for your spare time at Assoc´s day in Esbjerg here
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Join the fun: Fantasyfestival

SAT & SUN Sept 20 & 21, 2025 @Esbjerg Library, International House & Esbjerg City

For a full weekend Esbjerg will be magically transformed - this years theme is Villains! Enter the world of  Fantasy with creative workshops, visiting authors (including Victoria Aveyard), fantasy marketplace, lots of villains, orcs, fairies and magical creatures. 


Join the free fun or find wristband prices & English program to join talks, activities & workshops here
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Summer festivals in Esbjerg & Ribe area

Summer offers a lineup of festivals, some of those left for August are:

  • Rose Walk - Esbjerg - August 1-3
  • Ribe Vinfestival - Ribe - August 22-23
  • Suset - Esbjerg - August 23
  • Ribe Metal Festival - Ribe - August 23

Find the festivals and more events in the city calendar Explore.Esbjerg
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Municipal Danish at AOF Job & Dansk upon arrival

The municipality will for the first period of your stay in Denmark cover the expenses for Danish Tuition at AOF Job & Dansk, which consists of 6 modules and can be used for a period of 5 years distributed with the help of a 42-month vouchers system. You will be required to pay a deposit of DKK 2,000,00 before the lessons start. The module tuition is targeted both at oral and written Danish.

To receive an offer for the tuition or to postpone start-up (so your voucher system will not begin) please reach out to Esbjerg Jobcenter, Carol Christiansen on email [email protected] or phone +45 76 16 74 33


For further questions about the curriculum and teaching methods please contact AOF Job og Dansk
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Free language cafés

Language Café at Cross Cultural Centre on Tuesdays 3.30PM and 6PM. at Kvaglundparken 12, 6705 Kvaglund www.ftc-ribesstift.dk

Language café at the Mentor Network on Saturdays 10am. - 12pm. at Vindrosen, Exnersgade 4(2nd floor), 6700 Esbjerg www.mentoresbjerg.dk


Investigate options for learning danish
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FVU Danish-reading

FVU (meaning continuing adult education) Danish to improve your Danish skills is offered at several schools. You will need to speak basic Danish prior to starting FVU Danish-reading. Basic level corresponds minimum to the first 2 modules of the municipality Danish Tuition or to being able to speak Danish freely in a dialogue.

You will for example find FVU Danish-reading classes at the scholls FOF, VUC and AOF. Simply reach out to the schools directly to be screened.


Find a list of suppliers for FVU Danish in Esbjerg Municipality here
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Explore.Esbjerg

Get an overview of events in Esbjerg Municipality. Use the filter function to find events of your choise.


Make sure you know what is going on here
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Life in Denmark

Life in Denmark is the public official guide to life in Denmark, where you will also find the official digital self service solutions and can for example order the blue EU healthcare card, move adress within Denmark, apply for housing benefits and much more.


Find the English public digital service in Denmark here
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Expat in Denmark

Expat in Denmark is a free service for internationals residing in Denmark to get a better understanding of Danish culture and society. Follow Expat in Denmark on SoMe or subscribe for the newsletter.


Follow information and tips for Danish society and culture from Expat in Denmark here
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Last week in Denmark

Last week in Denmark offers free news for internationals residing in Denmark. Follow the news online or subscribe for a weekly newsletter.


Follow news in Denmark from Last week in Denmark here
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