Esbjerg is the largest Danish port on the North Sea. It is known primarily as a modern commercial and industrial center, and its attractions include the Museum of Fisheries and Shipping and the huge contemporary sculpture Men at Sea.
Until the second half of the 19th century, Ebsjerg was a small fishing settlement on the North Sea. Only after Denmark lost Southern Schleswig and its ports it was decided to build the city. In 1864, the construction of the port and buildings for workers began. It quickly became the most important Danish center on the west coast of Jutland.
Due to the relatively short history, Esbjerg lacks monumental monuments. Most of the buildings come from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, and the most famous buildings include the Water Tower, the Church of St. Mikołaj and House of Music designed by Jørn Utzon.
The local museum refers to the city's character and its most important function. You can admire ship models, navigational instruments, maps, documents and reconstruction of ship interiors. In addition, animals from the North Sea were placed in aquariums.
The surroundings of Esbjerg are ideal for walking and fishing. A popular place for excursions is the Men at Sea sculpture located outside the city, depicting standing and sitting powerful figures staring at the sea. There are also several golf courses around the city.
