THU Aug 7, 2025, 4PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg 

At the annual welcome meeting for new arrivals you will be welcomed. There will be information, refreshments, music and a networking activity. 

Sign up ASAP on www.esbjerg.dk/welcome

5.30PM @Tall Ships Races at the Habour

Those who wish can after the welcome meeting join us for a walk to the harbour either to join the Michael Learns to Rock concert, or to hang out in the family area where there will be a playground.

THU Aug 14, 2025, 4.30PM @Ribe Fritidscenter, Sportsvej 8, Ribe

At the annual welcome meeting for new arrivals you will be welcomed by the Mayour and the local welcome ambassadors in Ribe. There will be information about culture and leisure in Ribe, refreshments, and a treasure hunt at Riplay. (the meeting in Ribe is in Danish)

Sign up ASAP on www.esbjerg.dk/welcome

THU Aug 21, 2025, 5PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg

Join the volunteer crew creating a space for visitors to step into the mystery and folklore of the Grimm tales Black Forest and be tempted by villains.

Sign up for the Volunteer Meeting by email to [email protected]

THU Sept 4, 2025, 5PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg

(The presentation about Chile is cancelled, but Ecuador is still on)

Sign up via [email protected]

SAT Sept 6, 2025, 1PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg & Esbjerg City

Dive into Danish association culture at an leisure info reception to navigate options for life outside work & school, and walk the Assoc´s fair to explore local leisure options.

Sign up to [email protected]

SAT & SUN Sept 20 & 21, 2025, 10AM-40PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg

Enter a world of Grimm Villians with English-Danish speaking activities & workshops by Esbjerg International Community @this years Fantasyfestival. Reserve time-slots for workshop on Universe.com.

Hang out in the courtyard for free or purchase a full acces wristband online or in front of Esbjerg International house. (Day pass prices: children 0-7: free; children 8-11: 99 DKK; children age 12+ & adults: 249 DKK).

TUES Sept 23, 2025,10AM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg

Sign up via [email protected]

THU Sept 25, 2025, 1.30PM @Blue Water Dokken, Gl. Vardevej 82, Esbjerg

Meet exciting companies and explore career options at the annual Career Fair. Meetup with the Newcomer Service and other newcomers at 1.30PM by the ´Flyt til Esbjerg´ stall.

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

SAT Sept 27, 2025, 10AM @Sct. Peders Gade 15 in Ribe 

Please sign up ahead to [email protected]

SUN Sept 28, 2025, 3PM @Esbjerg Main Square/Torvet, Esbjerg

Please sign up ahead to [email protected]

THU Oct 9, 2025, 4-8.30PM @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]

FRI Aug 1, 2025, 6PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]

FRI Aug 15, 2025, 6PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]

MON Aug 25, 2025, 4.30PM @Esbjerg Cricket Club ´Vestjyden´, Jens Peder Hansens Vej 15, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]

FRI Aug 29, 2025, 6PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]

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

No need to register ahead - simply show up!

FRI Sept 5, 2025, 10AM @Esbjerg Jobcenter, Exnersgade 33, Esbjerg

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

SUN Sept 7, 2025, 12PM @Esbjerg Archery, Sønderhedevej 25, 6710 Esbjerg V

No need to register ahead - simply show up!

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

Contact SGI Bordtennis to organise a visit

Please contact SGI Bordtennis, Bjarne Karlskov, [email protected], tel. +45 52586503

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

One meetup per month @changing evenings & cafés in Esbjerg.

Please let the us know if you plan on coming, so we can look out for you.

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

(Closed for the summer until Aug 13) 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.

Danes, Internationals, seasoned hikers and those wishing to join only shorter walks all welcome! 

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! 

TUESDAYS @Folkehuset Kvaglund, Kvaglundparken 12, Esbjerg Ø

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

Get in touch with other internationals residing in Ribe and the Ribe area to exchange tips and ideas, to network and hangout.

Get in touch with other internationals residing in Esbjerg and the Esbjerg area to exchange tips and ideas, to network and hangout.

From Aug 6 to 9, 2025 @Esbjerg Harbour

For a few days Esbjerg Harbour will come alive with ships, music, food, street theatre & art when Esbjerg hosts the final legTall Ships Races 2025 with entertainment and activities for all ages!. 

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

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

For a full weekend Esbjerg will be magically transformed. Enter the world of  Fantasy & Villains with visiting authors (including Victoria Aveyard), actors (including Pilou Asbæk from Game of Thrones), orcs, fairies and other magical creatures.