Æ Dabs Day

The business association and volunteers in Hvide Sande are ready to serve the iconic West Jutland speciality once again, when Æ Dabs Day is held on Ascension Day, May 14th from 11am-2pm.

For generations, West Jutlanders have preserved and enjoyed the special delicacy dabs – an ice fish that is salted and dried in the fresh sea air. Despite the Danish Food Authority's announced ban on open-air drying back in 2015, the local population in Hvide Sande has held fast to the tradition, and again this year visitors and locals can experience the authentic taste.

— The dabs is more than a speciality, it's a piece of genuine West Jutland cultural history that we're proud to share with our guests. It's a tradition that brings the community together, while also giving visitors the opportunity to experience something so authentic that you can literally smell it from far away.

The event takes place on Metheasvej, where the grilled dabs can be washed down with cold beers from the local brewery. The event also features live music with the Morten Rune Trio, and the opportunity to meet local fishermen who tell the story of the craft behind preparing this distinctive regional speciality.

— This is a taste experience that – to be honest – is unlike anything else. The concentrated sea flavour and characteristic texture make the dabs something truly special: a kind of gourmet food for the seasoned.

Æ Dabs Day has become a recurring highlight in Hvide Sande's event calendar, attracting food enthusiasts, culture lovers and curious tourists who want to experience Danish coastal culture at its most honest and straightforward.

Facts about Æ Dabs Day:

• When: Ascension Day, Thursday May 14th, 11am-2pm
• Where: Metheasvej, Hvide Sande
• What: Samples of grilled dabs, beer from local brewery and live music
• Organiser: hvidesande.by in collaboration with local fishermen and volunteers