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Esbjerg, Denmark
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Esbjerg is a mid-size city in South Denmark, Denmark with a population of 71,698. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Esbjerg
Esbjerg is a seaport city and seat of Esbjerg Municipality on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula in southwest Denmark. By road, it is 71 kilometres (44 mi) west of Kolding and 164 kilometres (102 mi) southwest of Aarhus. With an urban population of 71,554 it is the fifth-largest city in Denmark, and the largest in West Jutland.
People
Climate
| Population | 71,698 |
| Population Density | 397 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.4703°, 8.4519° |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
| Country | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| State / Province | South Denmark |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.3 inches (794 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.3 inches (11 cm) |
About Esbjerg
Esbjerg is a mid-size city in Denmark (South Denmark) with a population of 71,698. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.
Climate in Esbjerg
Esbjerg has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1196 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below Denmark avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 180.5 sq mi (467.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.4703°N, 8.4519°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Esbjerg has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in Esbjerg
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aalborg Universitet Esbjerg | University | - | , |
| AOF | College | - | Visit → |
| Erhvervsakademi Sydvest | College | - | Visit → |
| Esbjerg Sports College | College | - | Visit → |
| Fredericia Maskinmesterskole | College | - | Visit → |
| Københavns Universitets feltstation | University | - | , |
| Københavns Universitets feltstation | University | - | , |
| Ribe Katedralskole | College | - | Visit → |
| Rybners Gymnasium | College | - | Visit → |
| Rybners Tekniske Skole | College | - | Visit → |
| University College Syddanmark, Campus Esbjerg | College | - | Visit → |
| University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg department | University | - | , |
Schools in Esbjerg
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakkeskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Danmarksgade Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Spangsbjergskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Hermitage - Skolehjem & Kursuscenter | - | - | - | - |
| Rybners Spangsbjerg Møllevej | - | - | - | - |
| Social- og Sundhedsskolen Esbjerg | - | - | - | - |
| Esbjerg Gymnasium & HF | - | - | - | - |
| Esbjerg Realskole | - | - | - | - |
| Præstegårdsskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Kvaglundskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Fourfeldtskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Rørkjær Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Rybners Tekniske Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Boldesager Skole | - | - | - | - |
| VUC Vest, Esbjerg | - | - | - | - |
| Sankt Nikolaj Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Danish National Academy of Music | - | - | - | - |
| Havneskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Kulturskolen Esbjerg | - | - | - | - |
| Maersk Training Denmark - Esbjerg | - | - | - | - |
| AOF Aftenskole | - | - | - | - |
| FGU-Vest | - | - | - | - |
| AMU-Vest | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Esbjerg
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Alfa Midtjylland | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Varde | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Esbjerg Classic FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Limfjord Slager | - | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Esbjerg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogtrykmuseet i Esbjerg | ||||
| Bramming Byhistoriske Arkiv | ||||
| Bramming Egnsmuseum | ||||
| Det gamle sprøjtehus | ||||
| Esbjerg Byhistoriske Arkiv | ||||
| Esbjerg Havn - Besøgscenter | ||||
| Esbjerg Kunstmuseum | ||||
| Esbjerg Motorsamling | ||||
| Esbjerg Museum | ||||
| Esbjerg Spejdermuseum | ||||
| Esbjerg Water Tower | ||||
| Fanø Kunstmuseum | ||||
| Fanø Museum | ||||
| Fanø Skibsfart & Dragtsamling | ||||
| Fisheries and Maritime Museum | ||||
| FLUGT | ||||
| Hanne's Hus | ||||
| Hjerting Lokalarkiv | ||||
| Hodde gl. Skole | ||||
| Horns Rev | ||||
| Janus - Museum for Samtidskunst | ||||
| Mandøhuset | ||||
| Mini Citroën Museum | ||||
| Museum Frello | ||||
| Naturudstilling om Vadehavet | ||||
| Panser- og Brandbilsmuseet | ||||
| Pansermuseet Oksbøl | ||||
| Sønderho Gammel Redningstation | ||||
| Tarp Bunkermuseum | ||||
| Wadden Sea Centre |
Libraries in Esbjerg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanø Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kvaglund Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Main library of Esbjerg | 0.0 | |||||
| Oksbøl Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sædding Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sønderho bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tjæreborg Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Varde Bibliotek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Esbjerg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagagerumsmarked Esbjerg | |||||
| Korskro Hestemarked |
Hotels in Esbjerg
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Esbjerg
46 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Esbjerg
33 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Esbjerg
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Esbjerg
6 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Esbjerg
11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Esbjerg
19 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Esbjerg
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Esbjerg
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Esbjerg
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Esbjerg
20 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Esbjerg
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Esbjerg
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Esbjerg
15 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Esbjerg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanø Bryghus | ||||
| Jacobi Craft Brew | ||||
| Kongsted Hjemmebryg | ||||
| Oksbøl bryghus | ||||
| Tarp Bryggeri | ||||
| Warwik Bryghus | ||||
| West Brew |
Stadiums & Teams in Esbjerg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Esbjerg
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Billund Airport | BLL | Large Airport |
| Esbjerg Airport | EBJ | Medium Airport |
| Stauning Vestjylland Airport | STA | Medium Airport |
| Westerland Sylt Airport | GWT | Medium Airport |
| Arnborg Gliding Center | - | Small Airport |
| Aventoft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bolhede Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bramming Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ejstruphede Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Filskov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gesten Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grimlund/Hoven Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Herning Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holsted Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ølgod / Vallund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rømø Beach Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sønder Felding Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spjald Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tønder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Esbjerg
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL |
Treatment Centers in Esbjerg
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Socialpsykiatri | ||
| ETAC | ||
| Genoptræningen |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Esbjerg
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Esbjerg Adventistkirke | |
| Esbjerg Frikirke | |
| Frelsens Hær Esbjerg | |
| Grundtvigskirken | |
| Jakobskirken | |
| Jerne Kirke | |
| Jesu Kristi Kirke af Sidste Dages Hellige | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kvaglund Kirke | |
| Pinsekirken | |
| Sædden Kirke | |
| Sankt Johannes Kirke | |
| Sankt Nikolaj Kirke | |
| Treenighedskirken | |
| Vor Frelsers Kirke | |
| Zions Kirke |
Quick Facts
Around Esbjerg
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Esbjerg
89 places within 15 km
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- + 7 more
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- + 6 more
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Public Holidays in Denmark
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Esbjerg
What is the population of Esbjerg?
Esbjerg has a population of 71,698 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 397 people per square mile, spread across 180.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Esbjerg?
Esbjerg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.