Housing and rentals in Esbjerg - Esbjerg Guide

Neighbourhoods of Esbjerg Despite its small size, Esbjerg is a vibrant city with many different neighbourhoods. Many of the neighbourhoods are within walking distance to the city centre, while outlying areas can be reached easily by car. Each neighbourhood has local childcare centres and kindergartens, while some of the areas have secondary schools.

Inner-city Read also Accommodation in Denmark Like New York City, Esbjerg's ‘Indre By' (inner city) comprises a grid pattern of streets that run parallel to one another. The inner city is the hub for retail activities and hosts the main square or Torvet.

Old city centre Located just outside Esbjerg city is Jerne, an older area characterised by open green areas and small detached houses. Some areas of Jerne also have multi-storey apartment buildings.

Boldesager Read also Working in Esbjerg Boldesager is primarily a residential neighbourhood located within walking distance of Esbjerg Station. Detached single-family homes are plentiful here. The city's main hospital is also located in this area. The area has its own retail district and shares sports grounds with nearby Jerne and Spangsbjerg.

Østerby and Gammelby This is the southeastern suburb of Esbjerg. The areas are popular with families and have a range of accommodation options , including older detached dwellings and newer small apartment blocks and homes.

Spangsbjerg Read also The Working Holiday Visa for Denmark Just north of the city centre is Spangsbjerg, an area that houses the city hall and the police station. In fact, the inner part of the neighbourhood is considered to be part of the city centre. It has everything from villas and architectural masterpieces to modern high-rise apartments and low apartments with private gardens.

Strandby and Vesterby An urban area that borders the harbour, Strandby is trendy amongst students with its many shared housing options. Vesterby is equally trendy with a selection of specialty boutiques.

Outer areas Read also Phones and internet in Denmark There are several outlying areas within easy reach of Esbjerg. For example, the culture-rich village of Endrup with small houses and farms is just 20 minutes from the city by car. Bramming is another residential area with a population of just over 7,000. There are two train connections to Esbjerg and Ribe.

Vognsbøl is a recreational hotspot with lots of green areas, lakes, and the city's biggest stadium. The Aalborg University campus is located here, and students can find a variety of housing options in this area. A more family-friendly area is Tjæreborg, a residential area that has been chosen to be developed as part of the Next Step City sustainable energy project.

Read also Getting around Denmark Finding accommodation in Esbjerg Since Esbjerg is a relatively small city, newcomers might have more success asking for referrals from friends or colleagues. The Esbjerg Municipality also offers assistance to newcomers and has constructed a comprehensive list of housing portals and associations .

Useful links:

Lejebolig BoligPortal Esbjerg Newcomer Service