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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 in the weekend 19-20 Sept Surviving the Odyssey!
Dive into Danish assoc´s life! Seek your new leisure activity at the city leisure fair on Sept 5th or join the english speaking open house events thru Sept to try a danish association first hand. It is at assoc´s that Danes commonly expand their social circle. Did you know that a range of assoc´s & networks in Esbjerg offers a newcomer buddy to help you find out if they are a fit for you and to help you with start up, if needed. Simply contact the newcomer buddy in the assoc´s of your choise (ranging from Dance schools to Archery, Rugby and more). To join an association in Denmark, you do not need to have tried the activity beforehand. Take the chance and go expand your social circle!
Regards, Pia & Nicole
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Thriving in Change
Thu Aug 27, 2026, 5PM @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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Jobcafé
Thu Sept 10, 2026, 10AM @International House Esbjerg, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg
Prepare for upcoming job seeker events and prepare for your general job search. Remember to bring a copy of your CV if you need a check.
Limited number of spots - sign up in advance to [email protected]
Kick-start your job search here
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Dating in Denmark
Thu Sept 10, 2026, 5PM @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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Company Visit: C&D Foods
Thu Sept 17, 2026, 9AM @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, 2026, 2PM @Blue Water Dokken, Gl. Vardevej 82, Esbjerg
Meet exciting companies and explore career options at the annual Career Fair from 1PM to 5PM. Meetup with International House from 2-3PM at the ´Flyt til Esbjerg´ stall, where you can connect with other internationals & newcomers and share tips for the Fair.
Sign up ahead for the Career Fair here
Hook up with other newcomers visiting the Career Fair here
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Newest research: Third Culture Kids
Mon Sept 28, 2026, 5PM @Esbjerg International School, Guldager skolevej 4, Esbjerg V
Learn more about global childhood and how it shapes identities from Sidsel 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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Business Start-up Course in English
Starting Oct 29th, 2026 - see link for exact time & dates @Riggen, 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 (1 day per week) course in English with content targeted at internationals.
The course is sponsored by Business Esbjerg, but there is a 600 DKK Fee to cover food & drink. 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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English speaking activities and socialising!
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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 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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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 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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Esbjerg International Running Club
Wednesday runs in Even weeks (from May-Sept) at 3.45PM, starting from Brittaniavej 10, Esbjerg
Danes, Internationals, seasoned runners or those just starting out are welcome!
Run along here
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The Female Connection (TFC)
Events ranging from creative workshops to nature trips.
The aim is 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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Develop new skills at FOF courses taught in English
The outline of english courses are continously updated as new courses are added.
Courses vary from creative subjects and language learning to professional development and personal growth. 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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Esbjerg city Leisure Fair
Sat Sept 5, 2026, 10AM-3PM Esbjerg City
Take a stroll at the City Leisure Fair to meet associations. Be inspired for spare time activities and watch performances from some of the dance, music, gymnastic and martial art assoc´s.
Use the day to learn more about leisure activites in and around Esbjerg and meet some of the 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 the Leisure Fair in Esbjerg here
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Join the fun: Fantasyfestival
Sat & Sun Sept 19 & 20, 2026 @Several locations in Esbjerg with the main hub at Esbjerg Library
A weekend of magic! Esbjerg will be transformed into a Universe of Fantasy - this year themed ´The hero´s journey´! Enter the world of Fantasy full of cos, creativity, authors talks, book fair, marketplace and lots of heros, villains, orcs, fairies and other magical creatures.
Take a stoll in the city, vist the book fair at the library or marketplace at Torvet for free or purchase a Fantasyfestival wristband and gain access to a wide range of talks & creative activities.
Find the magical program and wristband prices 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 - July 31-Aug 2, 2026
- Ribe Vinfestival - Ribe - Aug 21-22, 2026
- Suset - Esbjerg - Aug 21-22, 2026
- Ribe Metal Festival - Ribe - Aug 21-22, 2026
Find festivals in the city calendar Explore.Esbjerg.dk
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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 Karen from Esbjerg Jobcenter on email kajan@esbjerg.dk.
For further questions about the curriculum and teaching methods please contact AOF Job og Dansk
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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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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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