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International Haunted House - Do you dare? Dare you miss out?

The horror spreads on Fri Oct 30, 2025, 6-9PM @International Haunted House Esbjerg

Step into the darknes, where unexpected smells, sounds, visions and feelings awaits. Feel free to dress up in the scariest costumes! FREE ENTRANCE. 


Join us for a spooktacular evening here
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Kids in Danish Public Schools

Tues Nov 3, 2026, 5PM @International House Esbjerg, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Sign up to [email protected]


Learn more about Danish Public schools here
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Danish tax system Webinar by SKAT and DI

Thu Nov 12, 2026, 4.30PM @Online

Before the end of the year, it is time review your preliminary income tax assessment in Denmark, and make your adjustments online on www.skat.dk. Join a Q&A by SKAT including introduction to the tax system and time for questions.

Limited number of spots. First comes first served. We advise you to sign up well in advance. 


Learn more about TAX in Denmark and sign up here
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Diwali with Esbjerg Indian network

Sun Nov 15, 2026, 11AM-5PM @Fritidshuset, Kirkegade 51, Esbjerg

Celebrate authentic Diwali with the Indian community in Esbjerg, including pooja/aarti, bollywood, games & activites plus lunch. All welcome! Sign up in advance (latest Nov10) on mobilepay box 2125AC with name. Ticket fee:180 DKK ( 12+); 90 DKK (children age 5-11)


Come for Indian Festival of Lights in Esbjerg here
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Xmas Fun @The Living Room

Thu Dec 3, 2026, 5PM @International House Esbjerg, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Julehygge including a Christmas Quiz with Paul Kelly, Christmas Deco, flavors of Christmas and finding your inner competitor for the Danish Christmas game Game of Gifts!

All welcome!  Limited number of spots - sign up in advance to [email protected]


Join us meeting newcomers, oldcomers, internationals & danes here
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Business Start-up Course in English

Starting Jan 7th, 2027 - see link for exact time & dates @Riggen, Esbjerg Ø

Get 360-degree support and guidance with your small business idea or new startup from local experts in this 5day-session (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 and bi-lingual activities and socialising!

Green Drinks & Green Talks

Sun Oct 25, 2026, 3PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Informal conversations about green topics over a coffee. This time exploring carbon removal and carbon markets. You don't have to sign up, just show up!

Dive into the green transition here
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Thursday CinΓ©-club

Thu Oct 29, 2026, 7PM @Huset, Finsensgade 1, Esbjerg

Films in French (with English subtitles when possible) & mingling with other cinéphiles over a drink. This time a surrealist comedy from 1990 by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro staring Jean-Claude Dreyfus. 

Free event, limited number of seats. Sign up in advance here 


For more news about Thursday cinΓ©-club, follow HUSET ESBJERG on Facebook here
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International Board game night

Fri Nov 6, 2026, 6-10PM @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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Casual Chess for all nationalities

Mon Nov 9, 2026, 6PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]


Join a night of informal chess and community here
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Title Page Bash - Esbjerg International Book club meetup

Thu Nov 19, 2026, 7PM @Esbjerg Bryghus, Jyllandsgade 14D, Esbjerg

Hello booklovers - come for some fun easy book-themed chitchat, and to take part in choosing new titles for upcoming meetups! You are also welcome if it is just to meet the group and learn more about the bookclub. 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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International Board game night

Fri Nov 20, 2026, 6-10PM @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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Casual Chess for all nationalities

Mon Nov 23, 2026, 6PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Please sign up to [email protected]


Join a night of informal chess and community here
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International Board game night

Fri Dec 4, 2026, 6-10PM @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 Toastmasters Club meetings

The second and fourth Wednesday 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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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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Esbjerg Wave Speqtrum: LGBT+ Creative Nights & Boardgame Nights

Bilingual Danish-English activities for LGBT+ people (and friends), centred on community and connection. 

Activites includes one Creative night per month & one Board game night per month.


Meet LGBT+ people in Esbjerg and surroundings here
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Develop new skills at FOF courses taught in English

The outline of English speaking courses is continuously updated as new courses are added. The courses are for purchase from FOF.

Courses vary from creative subjects and language learning to professional development and personal growth. Limited number of seats for each course. Sign up with FOF in advance.


Browse FOF English courses for purchase from 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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Activities for the spooky season - Halloween

The next two weekends are frightfully filled with haunted houses, trick-or-treating, spine-chilling adventures & family fun. Here is a j a few local highlights & make sure to check out what’s happening in your area ! πŸ§Ÿβ€β™‚οΈβœ¨

πŸ—“οΈSaturday, OCTOBER 24, 2026:
🧟Halloween in Newl Forest, Hygumvej 23, Vester Nebel, Kirkegade 70, Esbjerg, from 5PM
πŸ“šHalloween for children at Esbjerg Library, Nørregade 19, Esbjerg, 11AM-1PM
 
πŸ—“οΈWednesday, OCTOBER 28, 2026:
🧟Halloween for teens at Fairhuset (teens age 13-25), Kirkegade 70, Esbjerg, 6-8PM
 
πŸ—“οΈFriday, OCTOBER 30, 2026:
πŸ“š Halloween in Ribe city, walking street, Ribe, 10AM-8PM
πŸ’€International HAUNTED House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg, 6-9PM
🧟Halloween at Bævervej, Bævervej 14, 6715 Gjesing, Esbjerg, 6-10PM
🧟Halloween at Højvangs Allé, Højvangs Allé 57, Esbjerg, 6-9.30PM
 
πŸ—“οΈ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026:
🧟Halloween at Esbjerg Friskole, Ådalsparken 43, 6710 Sædding, Esbjerg, 5-7PM
πŸ’€Haunted forest for teens at Vikingelunden in Varde, Lundagervej 1, 6800 Varde, 7-9.30PM
 
 

Find more events at Explore.Esbjerg 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 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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Free language cafΓ©s

Language Café at Cross Cultural Centre on Tuesdays 3.30PM and 6PM. at Kvaglundparken 12, 6705 Kvaglund www.ftc-ribesstift.dk

Language café by DRC for internationals with non-western background on Mondays 3.30-5PM at Platformen (Community House), Gl. Novrupvej 14, Esbjerg Ø Language café by DRC here.


Investigate options for learning danish
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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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Explore.Esbjerg

Get an overview of events in Esbjerg Municipality. Use the filter function to find events of your choise.


Make sure you know what is going on 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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Expat in Denmark

Expat in Denmark is a free service for internationals residing in Denmark to get a better understanding of Danish culture and society. Follow Expat in Denmark on SoMe or subscribe for the newsletter.


Follow information and tips for Danish society and culture from Expat in Denmark here
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Last week in Denmark

Last week in Denmark offers free news for internationals residing in Denmark. Follow the news online or subscribe for a weekly newsletter.


Follow news in Denmark from Last week in Denmark here
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