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New in Esbjerg January 2026
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The Danish labour market model & Danish workplace culture
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 5PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg
IDA – the largest trade union for STEM professionals, will enlighten us on Flexicurity - the famous Danish labour market model.
Kay Xander Mellish – the writer, podcaster and keynote speaker well known from her books about Danish culture and the podcast ´How to live in Denmark´, will take us on a guided tour of The Danes and Danish workplace culture.
Limited number of spots - sign up in advance to [email protected]
Dive into the Danes, behaviours at workplaces & the labour market system here
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Thursday Ciné-club
Thu Jan 22, 2026, 7PM @Huset, Finsensgade 1, Esbjerg
Films in French (with English subtitles when possible - this day with Danish subtitles) & mingling with other cinéphiles over a drink. This time a French comedy by Éric Besnard from 2023.
Free event, limited number of seats. Sign up in advance here.
Join cinéphiles for french films and mingling here
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Esbjerg International Book club
One meetup per month - 7PM @changing cafés in Esbjerg.
Please find the scheduled bookclub meetups in the facebook group and click attending at the 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
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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Ese festival - Esbjergs new Winther festival
Fri Jan 17 - Sat Jan 25, 2026 @various venues in Esbjerg.
Everyday culture - talks, music, dance, creative workshops, flavours - lighting up Esbjerg in the winther months. Be surprised, discover new sides of the city and share the experiences with others!
Find the program here
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Playground opening: Garden of Happiness!
Sat Jan 18, 2026, 11AM @Byparkens legeplads, Englandsgade 3, Esbjerg
Opening of Lykkens Have - the new nature & art playground, inspired by Asger Jorn’s painting - in Esbjerg city park! For the opening there will be music, art-hunt and goodie-bags for children. Following the opening there is free entrance at Esbjerg art-museum for all!.
Explore Esbjergs new nature & art playground 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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