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May 2026 International House Esbjerg
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Today is last chance to sign up for this years professional seminar about Cultural Intelligence, taking place this Thursday at Welltec!
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Global mindset
Thu April 30, 2026, 5PM @Welltec, Storstrømsvej 12, Esbjerg N
Professional seminar. Gain practical tools & models for cultural intelligent onboarding, management style, market expansion and cross-cultural teamwork. Speaker is Hanne Boutrup from C3 certified in Business Psychology and Intercultural & Management consultant
Limited number of spots - sign up in advance to [email protected]
Dive into inclusive culture and cultural intelligence with us here
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Job café
THU May 7, 2026,10AM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg
Learn how companies use AI in the recruitment process and how you can use AI smartly in your job search. We’ll also cover the basics on CV's and cover letters tailored to the Danish job market.
Places are limited. Registration required by email to [email protected]
Dive into job seeking in Denmark here
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Showcase your culture - calling all internationals in Esbjerg!
Be part of celebrating our diverse city on June 20th, 2026, by sharing food, music, art, stories, traditions, hands-activities and more! Volunteer at this year’s Divercity day celebrations during Esbjerg Festuge. Download and fill the application form to hold an activity, performance, workshop or other with an international angle.
Application Deadline: May 17th
Apply to be part of Divercity 2026 here
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Communal Dining with a twist & pre-dinner drinks for newcomers & internationals
Mon June 15, 2026 @IC Møller Parken, Esbjerg.
5.15PM Pre-dinner meetup for internationals & newcomers 6PM: Dinner
Join fellow internationals, newcomers & locals at Esbjerg’s longest table for the annual community dinner during Esbjerg Festuge. Dinner fee is 50DK (chicken/pork & after dinner coffee and cake).
Limited number of spots - make sure to secure your dinner tickets well in advance. BUY YOUR TICKET ON PLACE2BOOK here.
Dine at the longest table here
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Divercity - save the date!
Sat June 20, 2026, 11AM-4PM @Heerups Have, by the Main Square/Torvet
A diverse day celebrating the multi-cultural fabric of Esbjerg Municipality. Discover world cultures, flavours and traditions from around the world at Esbjerg Festival, when International House Esbjerg, together with international residents in the area, invites you to experience cultural activities, traditions, art forms and flavours from many different countries.
You can enjoy:
- Flavours the world – culinary samples from various continents.
- World activities –creative workshops.
- Eyes on the world –cultural shows with music and dance.
- Listen to the world – talks and reflections on diversity.
Celebrate world cultures in Esbjerg with us here
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Join other internationals and newcomers behind the scenes
If you wish to join the team of volunteers organising events in cooperation with International House Esbjerg, please reach out to us on [email protected]
The upcoming events to volunteer for are:
- Divercity June 20th
- The Odyssey @Fantasyfestival Sept 19th & 20th
- Haunted House Oct 30th
Roles are various and range from planning and decoration to manning workshops or helping with ad hoc tasks at events.
Join the volunteer community here
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Thursday Ciné-club
Thu April 30, 2026, 7PM @Huset, Finsensgade 1, Esbjerg
Films in French with English subtitles & mingling with other cinéphiles over a drink. This time a French thriller by Ladj Ly from 2019.
Free event, limited number of seats. Sign up in advance here.
Join cinéphiles for french films and mingling at Huset here
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Time, Death and the Unspeakable Secret - Esbjerg International Book club meetup
Thu May 21, 2026, 7PM @Industrien, Skolegade 27, Esbjerg
Come discuss the book of the month (Time, Death and the Unspeakable Secret, Mircea Eliade - Romania) 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 May 28, 2026, 7PM @Huset, Finsensgade 1, Esbjerg
Films in French with English subtitles & mingling with other cinéphiles over a drink. This time a French, award-winning drama by Mathieu Kassovitz from 1995.
Free event, limited number of seats. Sign up in advance here.
Join cinéphiles for french films and mingling at Huset here
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Esbjerg International Running Club
Weekly runs Thursdays at 17.00/5PM starting from Gl. Vardevej (55.480776, 8.440085). Danes, Internationals, seasoned runners or those just starting out are welcome!
Run along 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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National Park Marbæk Day
Sat May 9, 2026, from 10AM-4PM @Myrthuegård, Myrtuevej 39, Marbæk, Esbjerg V
A day in nature with activities for both children and adults. Meet nature enthusiasts from local organizations. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Explore nature, learning and community here
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Korskro market 2026
Fri May 22 to Sun May 24, 2026, Friday from 2PM, Sat and Sun from 9AM @Korskro, Rønnegårdsvej 16, 6715 Esbjerg
The traditional Korskro market gives you a chance to explore Danish hygge and a concentration of the Danish culture at a market filled with good bargains, animals, family activities such as pony rides, tivoli, bonfire, buzz and music.
Make a bargain at the Korskro market here
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Tulipfestival Ribe
Fri May 22 to Mon May 25, 2026, from 12-11.59PM @Hovedengen, Sct. Peders Gade 16, Ribe
Display of tulip garlands decorating the streets, houses and shops in Ribe plus a tulip parade, a flea market, concerts, fairground rides and party tents.
Walk into a tulip paradise here
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Fuzztival
Fri May 29 and Sat May 30, 2026, from 2.30PMPM @Tobakken, Gasværksgade 2, Esbjerg
A two-day festival of all things fuzz focusing on stoner-rock, doom and heavy-psych. Tickets are up for purchase.
Spend two days with fuzz and rock here
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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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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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