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New in Esbjerg October 2025
 
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Thank you for an amazing Fantasyfestival, and thanks to the wonderful people at the volunteer crew - what great vibes you bring!

If you have not yet explored (or had enough of) the cobblestoned lanes and medieval streets of Ribe, Denmarks oldest city, you can as a newcomer join a free 1½ h guided walk this Saturday at 10AM., finishing in time to enjoy lunch at one of the many cozy cafees in Ribe. 

If you wish to know more about how Esbjerg came to be and about how the harbour have driven the development of Esbjerg,  Denmark’s youngest big city, you can as a newcomer join a free 1½h guided walk this Sunday at 3PM.

- For both walks (Ribe Sept 27th and Esbjerg 28th)  make sure to sign up no later than Wed Sept 24th by email to [email protected].

If you are more into cultural intelligence, personal & emotional growth, you are welcome to sign up for the culture shock workshop on October 9th. Sign up well in advace, as there are limited seats.

To those wishing to explore Cultural life - make sure you reach the Out & About section of this newsletter - with an invite for a free art and wine event and info on the annual Cultural celebration named Vestival.

Regards Pia, Nicole & Shraddha

Newcomer meetup at Career fair Esbjerg

THU Sept 25, 20251.30PM @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 here


Investigate Career oportunities in Esbjerg with other newcomers here
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Newcomers walk in Ribe

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

Please sign up ahead to [email protected]


Walk with us here
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Newcomers Walk Esbjerg

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

Please sign up ahead to [email protected]


Walk with us here
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Embracing change & cultural challenges

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]


Broaden your mind and strengthen emotional resilience here
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International Board game night

FRI Sept 26, 2025, 6PM @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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Jobdating

FRI Oct 3, 202510AM @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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International Board game night

FRI Oct 10, 2025, 6PM @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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International Board game night

FRI Oct 24, 2025, 6PM @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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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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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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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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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

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.


Join International Tuesdays at Folkehuset Kvaglund here
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Internationals in Ribe

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


Join other internationals living in Ribe here
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Esbjerg International Community

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


Join other internationals living in the Esbjerg area here
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ART & wine: Opening of a new exhibition at Esbjerg Art Museum

FRI Sept 26, 2025,  5.30PM @Esbjerg Art museum, Havnegade 20 Esbjerg

Opening of an exhibition exploring basic life with a series of works by significant female contemporary artists. The opening includes an introduction (5.30PM in Danish, 6PM in English) a glas of wine and free entrance for the exhibition at the art museum. Simply show up!   


Join the opening of a new exhibition at Esbjerg Art Museum over a glas of wine here
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KulturVestival

SAT Oct 4, 2025, 12PM-12AM @Musikhuset Esbjerg & Esbjerg Art museum, Havnegade 18, Esbjerg 

12 hours celebration of culture including music, theatre, litterature, dance, creative workshops and more under the theme The Darkness. Find the full program and purchase entry for 60 DKK here. Find the seperate program for the litteraturefestival speakers (Speeches will be In Danish) here.


Stroll different types of cultural performances and workshops at KulturVestival
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Starling Magic

October - go on your own or join a group tour

Startling Magic is upon us!  During spring and autumn flocks of starlings roost along the Wadden Sea and creates a nature phenomenon when the starlings dance ballet in the morning or evening sky. 

 


Get tips on spots if you wish to go on your own or find group tours organised by the Wadden Sea Centre
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