Activities & attractions in Varde

An exhibition where Otto Frello's marvelous paintings are displayed along with a selection of the museum's many objects under the headings: "Reality in Perspective", "Transitions", "Insights and Views" and "Mirrors".

Otto Frello’s gable paintings were made by 19 decorative painters from Svendborg Malerskole, who have enlarged sketches from Otto Frello, so that the paintings now cover every square centimeter of the walls in the alley between Otto Frello's Plads and Kong Svends Plads in Varde. The gable paintings have lots of whimsical and fun details, which are incredibly lifelike.

Tambour's Garden is an inspiring visitor garden that is the result of tailor Tambour's tireless work to acquire exciting plants from all over the world. The garden is approx. 25,000 m2, and is divided into 6 areas, each with its own character.

Golfborgen offers 18 holes of indoor adventure mini golf, where the game is combined with fun challenges, atmospheric scenery and a well-crafted theme

Experience the old market town of Varde, as it looked around the year 1860. Despite the fact that the town is built in a miniature version in the size ratio 1:10, the experience is worth the visit. The buildings in the city are built with millimeter accuracy to create the most faithful replicas possible. In Varde mini-city you will find more than 300 buildings, which together form the framework of the old town Varde.

Legeborgen - The Play Castle is a large hub for play, imagination and movement. Here, children step into a colourful and adventurous world filled with tunnels, climbing nets, hidden corners and fun surprises.

Without the minis, there would be no Varde Miniby - and this is exactly what makes it particularly interesting to visit the minis' workshop. Here you can experience how the miniature bricks are fired and how the small houses are built. It is a very special experience as the minis are passionate about drawing, building, constructing and experimenting.

Experience Denmark’s second-largest hydro-electric power station. Karlsgårde Værket is situated in beautiful nature next to Karlsgårde Lake and the building is filled with many stories about the power station’s past.

VARDE GARTEN offers unique experiences, good food, Danish "hygge" and beautiful art. Visit VARDE GARTEN and have an unforgettable local experience in fantastic and beautiful surroundings in the center of an active city life.

Varde Padel is an ideal activity for both family and friends. At Varde Padel, the goal is to combine competition, exercise, community and business connections into a higher unity. More than just a padel arena.

Sportium is an active sports center and meeting place that moves and connects people. The place is an active meeting place with many exciting activities and opportunities for the whole family.

Borgens Sportsbar is more than just a bar. It's a social hub with darts, shuffleboard, pool, a boxing machine, arcade games, and large screens showing top-quality sports. It's where friends, families and colleagues come together to relax, compete and enjoy festive moments in a casual setting.

If you like green greens and a beautiful natural setting, come and be challenged at Varde Golf Club. In the beautiful Varde Ådal, close to Varde town, a round on the course offers a magnificent nature experience. The course is designed as a park course and offers notable challenges.

Varde Library is full of activities for children and adults. You are always welcome. Here you can read, play and immerse yourself

This twelve-hectare nature reserve offers plenty of activities for all the family. It has everything from wild shelters and playgrounds to paths with obstacles along the way, barbecue huts, toilet facilities and various relaxation oases.

Arnbjergparken is a green oasis in Varde Midtby. The park is part of a larger area called 'Skansen i Varde'. The area took its name from an historical memorial stone with the text: 'Here, Allenstein’s soldiers built a redoubt [skanse] in 1627'.

Nysø close to Varde is a great place to experience nature, for instance by taking a swim in the lake, a hike on the hiking path or by spending a night on the basic campsite.

Varde Å is very special; tidally regulated and part of the Wadden Sea National Park. Join us at Varde Å Day, which offers activities and culinary experiences for everyone. It takes place along the river at Hodde, Varde, Janderup and Ho Bugt/Kjelst.

That Varde is truly the City of the Elves as evidenced by the entire Christmas concept, which is beautifully matched to the old market town. The theme in Varde is a stress-free Christmas in authentic historic surroundings.

Santa is sleeping in the old town hall on the square in Varde. Every year at the end of November, he is magically awakened when all the children shout at him!