Day trips

Iskunsten - Ice Art - in Thyborøn shows a unique exhibition of fantastic ice sculptures, which come to life from the play created between the ice and the clear light.

Denmark's museum for life in, with and on the sea. Discover oceans of stories about life on and under the sea.

HEART - Herning Museum of Contemporary Art has come as a borderland between art and profession and is driven forward by the country known shirt manufacturer Aage Damgaard, who has made the foundation…

At Blå Kors thrift shop in Esbjerg has a large selection of recycled items for the whole family. The store is around 1,000 m2 and there is ample opportunity to go on a treasure hunt for good finds at good prices.

The Wadden Sea -The Gate to UNESCO World Heritage. The Migratory Birds Wadden Sea.

World history on the West Coast. Get up close to the dramatic stories of the British warships St. George and Defence.

What were the origins of Ribe and how did the town’s inhabitants live when Ribe was a major European trading centre?

Ribe was the home of Denmark's most famous witch Maren Spliids. That is why the museum about witch hunts in Denmark and Europe is of course located here.

Just 44 steps up the tower staircase in Ribe Cathedral, you can find the Cathedral Museum, which presents the architectural history of the Cathedral and tells the story about the religious life in Denmark.

Jacob A. Riis Museum tells the fascinating tale of the boy from Ribe who emigrated to America in 1870. President Roosevelt of the United States called him the most helpful citizen in New York.

Three exciting exhibitions - Step back in time to experience Esbjerg as the city looked between 1900 and 1950. Learn about the local resistance movement during the German occupation. Explore the fascinating exhibition about the occupation period, with the Hansen family at the center.

Nørre Vosborg is a unique manor house with a history of 700 years. With this quote, Hans Edward Nørregaard-Nielsen has pinpointed the special atmosphere of Nørre Vosborg:

A time travel experience for the whole family with historical adventures. Free admission for children. Dogs are welcome.

Probably visit Denmark's friendliest Zoo, and get really close to exciting animals. Jyllands Park Zoo is close to Herning, and you are guaranteed a fantastic day full of good experiences for the whole family.

Take the whole family for a fun day at Baboon City, Denmark’s biggest all-year amusement park.

Experience a safari tour of GIVSKUD ZOO – ZOOTOPIA in your own car with full view. Explore the zoo on foot and meet gorillas, elephants and wolves, and end the day with a visit to one of the large playgrounds.