Ferries to Esbjerg
Esbjerg Esbjerg, at 130 years old, is one of Denmark’s more modern ports, although the town itself has some very old areas, with medieval buildings, and it is famed for its maritime heritage. Lying 200 kilometres to the west of the capital Copenhagen, in Jutland, and sharing a border with Northern Germany, the port manages Denmark’s North Sea oil and still has a thriving fishing industry. Because of its unspoiled natural beauty, Esbjerg is often referred to as the Jewel of the West Coast, and the Gateway to Scandinavia. In the mid-19th century, King Christian IX declared that a harbour be built in Esbjerg to satisfy the growing agricultural export market, and the town celebrated its centennial in 1968. Today, the harbour houses the international DFDS passenger ferry terminal, and is the regional centre for maritime industries, typically fish and energy: oil exploration rigs and offshore wind farms serviced from the city and its airport are much in evidence. What to See & Do in Esbjerg
