Vadehavskysten

Fun for Free

Experiences for free are the best - and you can get many exciting and beautiful experiences in our area, in nature as well as in the city.

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The Atlantic Wall on Fanø | By the Wadden Sea
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Fanø in the Atlantic Wall

During WWII the Germans built the Atlantic Wall from northern Norway to southern France. The island of Fanoe was an important part of this defense line.

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Marbæk Plantage | View from the bridge
Photo: Gitte Lindeborg© Vadehavskysten

Marbæk - nature area near Esbjerg

The Marbæk Area - preserved nature area near Esbjerg with marked routes

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Hammock on Hjerting Strand near Esbjerg
Photo: Torben Meyer

Hjerting Beach - beach life at Esbjerg

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

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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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Deer in the Nørreskoven in Esbjerg
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Dyrehaven in Nørreskoven - forest area with deer

The deer park in Nørreskoven is a lovely oasis not far from the center of Esbjerg. Here you can experience deer up close.

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Bird flock - Sneum Digesø
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Sneum Digesø near Esbjerg - bird sanctuary

The bird sanctuary Sneum Digesø is located as the closest neighbor to the Darum-Tjæreborg dike, the Sneum Å outlet and the Wadden Sea. Close by are the cabins at Sneum Sluse.

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Deer in Minidyrehaven Ribelund
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Mini Zoo Ribelund - get close to the animals

Mini Zoo with red deer, dee'r, pet goats, donkeys, horses, bird haven and small kangaroos. There is an observation platform where the birdlife at Ribe Østerå can be observed. Many picnic tables where you can enjoy a packed lunch. Playground. Suitable for the disabled.

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Night Watchmen in Ribe
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The Night Watchman's Rounds in Ribe

A very special atmosphere, is to follow the Night Watchman on his tour through the streets of Ribe, on a warm summer evening.

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Riplay Ribe
Photo: FlyingOctober

Riplay

Ribe Activity and History Park is built on Ribe's long history and life around the Wadden Sea.

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Legepladser i Esbjerg | Vadehavskysten
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Playgrounds in Ribe and surroundings | By the Wadden Sea
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Hund
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Albue Duck Decoy on Fanø
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Albue Duck Decoy on Fanø

Albue Fuglekøje - large scale trap on Fanø for catching ducks - now a museum.

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Birds in the lake at Sønderho Gamle Fuglekøje on Fanø
Photo: Per Hofman Hansen

Sønderho Old Bird Trap on Fanø

A duck decoy is a large scale trap with netted, curving pipes running off a pond. It was used to catch ducks for food, however, today the decoy is a living museum.

Sønderho Duck Decoy is located at the coast south of Albue Bay. During the last few years the decoy has been renovated.


The decoy is open every day.
Dogs are allowed but must be in a leash.


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Fanø Skovlegeplads
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Forest Playground on Fanø

Fanoe Forest playground has opportunities for children and adults and a picnic area with covered barbecue house

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Aerial photo of Kikkebjerg on Fanø
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Kikkebjerg on Fanø

Kikkebjerg is 17 meters high and therefore of course amoung "The Big 5" - the five highest mountains on Fanoe.

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The stone on top of Pælebjerg
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Pælebjerg on Fanø

Pælebjerg is a popular viewpoint and the highest mountain on Fanoe - 21 meters - and one of "The Big 5"; the five highest mountains on the island.

 
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