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Beaches near Esbjerg

Only a few kilometres from the town centre and the harbour of Esbjerg the sandy beaches begin. From the giant sculpture "Man Meets the Sea" and up along the shore to the sea front of Hjerting you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Wadden Sea.

Hjerting Strand | Cruise Esbjerg
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When the tides is hign, you can take a swim, and the beaches of Hjerting and Sjelborg are very childfriendly.

On the island of Fanø not far from Esbjerg you will find one of Denmark's best beaches. Fanø is only 12 minutes by ferry away from Esbjerg. The beach is only about 4 km away from the ferry berth and you can take a bus to the beach or rent a bike from Fri BikeShop Fanø in Nordby.

Jump in the blue wave on Fanø
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The beach on Fanø

Fanø beach is one of Denmark's best beaches with lots of space, child - friendly and opportunities for activities of all kinds.

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Hammock on Hjerting Strand near Esbjerg
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Hjerting Beach - beach life at Esbjerg

Hjerting Beach - childfriendly beach near Esbjerg on the Westcoast of Denmark

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Sjelborg Strand near Esbjerg
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Sjelborg Beach close to Esbjerg

Sjelborg Strand's wide sandy beach is incredibly child friendly, here is room for play and happy days in the soft sand.

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