fiskeri og sofartsmuseet (museum of fishing & shipping)

StaconBrips

I used to go to this museum several times during my earlier school years, and the different sections with both, ships, sea animals, etc., have always been fascinating and educational to me. :)

Kynde22

Although we have lived here for several years we went on our first visit here only recently. It is interesting to see the animals and the playground is great for kids. Also a lot of history to learn - which we didn't have so much time to look into with impatient small kids. But will do another time instead. To me the museum looks a bit dated. Could be nice with a modernization that could make it a bit more current. Building and exteriors could do with a bit of maintenance. We went in February which was ok. But the outdoor area is definitely better when it is warmer.

sorenad

The museum has several sections, there is a section with living fish, some of which you can touch, then there is the maritime section which is both indoor and outdoor mostly with facts and artifacts, very informative. Finally, there is the seal aquarium outdoor, where the seals are fed a few times per day. Be sure to check their web-site so you know the timings, it's a hit with the kids. The museum also arrange tours on their fishing-boat and walks on the Wadden Sea.Everything is well-organised and well-maintained. If you visit Esbjerg, then this is one of the must-see attractions, definitely worth a visit. Note: Kids <18 are free entrance now.

mortenc603

This museum are for evrybody!! There is manny fish in the aqaurium for the North See, and the part with seals is very good for evrybody. In the museum you can see the most af the history about Esbjerg and the fishing in Denmark. There is a outdoor part af themuseum, Where there is working shops to see.

Danebod

my subject so i would enjoy it no matter what ! interesting and informative i would go back again happily

VicBo123

When you visit, be sure to walk down to the beach to see the Man meets Sea statues - they are really something & great photo opportunity. Museum has cafe which was good and fab exhibits.

Leslie888_13

Located in Sædding just north of Esbjerg. Sealarium has just been renovated, so there's been a much bigger pool and the water follows the tide, and there is a good chance to get close to the seals. Some good exhibits inside the museum and include a lifeboat behind the museum. There is a cafeteria.

Bjerre1980

If you are on vacation with the family (children) it is a great place to go visit. A lot to see and learn for the children.

hans029

The museum gives a good insight of the history of the fishing harbour - Esbjerg was the biggest fishing harbour in the Northern Europe. The museum also has some aquariums with fish from the North Sea + you can watch the seals beeing feeded

GulhollmenGirl

There was more here than we expected. BUT!!!! The seals were lovely but the talk at feeding time was only given in Danish & German and if you sat or stood on the viewing steps you couldn't see what was going on because everyone standing by the pool blocked the view. Would be a good idea to ask visitors to use the steps/seating provided. Interesting exhibits including rope making and net making and a good collection of vessels. The aquarium is good but the touch pool was disappointing mainly inhabited by bottom feeding fish (plaice, flounder, sole etc) only one ray and a couple of dog fish that could be touched if they ventured close enough. Good cafe the food looked lovely and was sensibly priced.Children do not have to pay an entrance fee

Travel83_13

Not very big, but kills a couple of hours and some quite interesting displays on vikings and present day fishing. The seals are good and theres an alright little cafe with sea views

BexleyStuart

I don't think we've been the first to visit here while trying to kill time waiting for the ferry to Harwich on a Saturday afternoon when the shops are shut - but this attraction proved to be much more interesting than I was expecting.My 3 year old son loved seeing the fish - including having the opportunity to stroke a Ray. Most of the species are from the North Sea - so make a change from the tropical varieties usually on show at aquariums.The other exhibitions were also interesting - particularly the history of the southern Jutland coast and the experiences of wartime occupation. There's also quite a good play area.The cafe has a good view of the sea - although it offered more of a cooked menu rather than rolls and snacks. Just a word of warning - the seal area is being refurbished until next Spring.

17Suki17

For an afternoon in Esbjerg, with limited time before the ferry departs - add this to your list.If you're interested in the world around you - you need to see the brilliantly displayed live fish exhibits and seals and mink.kids will enjoy patting the rayNice cafe overlooking the famous Men meet the Sea statue. Easy bus ride there - when you know which ones to catch, but cab no more if four of you...

kmittag

i raise up in the area and we went back for holiday. It is very nice to see all about fishing on the west coast as it is not possible more at Esbjerg Harbor and the time I was a small boy. Our daughter alsom enjoy the fish from vadehavet and the seals. for my wife it was also new, as she is from Asia.

microbico

A little disappointing. The industrial landscape has been given a highlight with those primitive statues. One of the few attraction in Esbjerg so take it or leave it... The windy weather and the shops closed on saturday afternoon didn't help the enjoyment of our visit.