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Esbjerg was once considered the largest fishing harbor of Denmark. At present, it still is an important economic factor for the progress of the city. In fact, it is Denmark's primary city for offshore activities as well as oil. Besides this, the city also houses one of the branches of the Aalborg University. Be sure to stop by Esbjerg on your tour to Denmark.

Location
Esbjerg is located in the region of South Denmark, popularly called as Syddanmark. It is lies on the western part of the peninsula of Jutland. The other places that surround it are Hadersley, Vejen, Varde, and Tønder on the southeast, east, north and south respectively. It also lies in close proximity to the island, Fanø Bay.

History
In 1868, Denmark's most significant harbor around the North Sea, Altona was replaced when the city of Esberg was set up around that region. It was in 1874, when it was linked via rail to Varde and Fredericia.

Travel
People have the choice of traveling to and around Esbjerg via rail, road, air and water.

Road
The city is well connected to the neighboring places, such as Hadersley, Vejen, Varde, and Tønder that lie on the southeast, east, north and south respectively.

Rail
Danish State Railways operates the railway station at Esbjerg. The InterCity trains that leave from Copenhagen after every two hours come to the Esbjerg. Traveling to Fredericia, Tønder, and Ribe is convenient as the locals trains operate to these places.

Water
The city is famous for its harbor for the Danish North Sea. There is a ferry service which connects the city to Harwich, which lies across the North Sea, to England by DFDS Seaways, and to Nordby, which lies in the Fanø island across Ho Bay by Scandlines.

Airways
The city also has an airport.

Accommodation
The accommodation is easily available. You will enjoy a relaxing holiday at the finest hotels. Some of them are: