Location: Varde
Top Things to do in Varde
Top 10 Things to do in Varde, Denmark
Varde is a Danish city in southwestern Jutland and is the primary city in the municipality of Varde, in Region of Southern Denmark. In 2015 municipality changed its motto to "We in nature" to emphasize its rural atmosphere. The town has an old market environment and is located by Varde stream/river and is a short distance away from the beaches by the North Sea. These features make it a popular tourist destination. The age of Varde is not known precisely, but it is mentioned in written sources from 1107 A.D. and is therefore thought have been founded sometime in the early Middle Ages.
Restaurants in Varde
1. Blaavand Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By FiligreeBells - Melbourne
One of my favourite Beaches on the west coast. A long idyllic beach, with close access to shops, restaurants and a fantastic lighthouse as a lookout point. The 'horse' bunkers on the beach are a particular favourite of mine: a little bit of history transformed into beauty.
2. Tirpitz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By NZfour - Christchurch, New Zealand
One of the best museum we have ever visited with the latest technology and architecture. The building itself is amazing built amount the sanddunes incorporating the old bunker Tirpitz. With your own audio translater you can listen to information relating to the displays. Three Exhibitions...WW2, the west coast and amber. All three are interesting and there is something for everyone. The highlight for us...the "movie" shown on the walls with the history of life on the west coast was amazing.
Very popular so arrive early. Great place for people of all ages.
3. Blaavandshuk Fyr
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
4. Blaavand Zoo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Kynde22 - Esbjerg, Denmark
We had a nice time here. Compared to its size there are quite a lot of animals and even lions etc. Some Playgrounds for children too and plenty of places to sit and relax.
We liked that you can get really close to the animals here.
Only thing not so nice is that the park could do with some more maintenance. Several swings for kids were partly broken and the general impression of the zoo area (plants, grass, sandboxes etc.) is that it is not being kept so well. One feels that with the entrance fee of 120,- they might be able to afford it.
Otherwise a nice zoo and easy to get to if you are in the area anyway for a holiday or visit.
5. Skallingen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Frank M - Nuremberg, Germany
We went to Skallingen by bike and spent a beautiful afternoon there. Lots of cows, but nearly no other humans, so if you desire a nice and quiet day you should try this place
6. Filso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Henrik T - Copenhagen, Denmark
A great place for bird watching In Denmark (about 250 different species) and plenty of other wildlife too. Walking around the large, flat bottomed lake and view how all the animals and plants thrive is just a relaxing and pleasant experience. There are many trails, all easy to walk on, and a wheelchair is certainly also capable on some of the larger gravel tracks. Just great they have re-created the old lake which was draining for farming for 40 years or more
7. Bill Woodrows Fredsskulptur
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By lmsk2014 - Helsinki, Finland
Transforming the sad remains of a sad war into horses is a clever move. And since you can climb the bunkers, you can get a very close look/experience of this work.
The Blåvand beach is one of the best in Denmark, so you should anyway pay a visit - and enjoy this "bunker art" at the same go.
8. Henne Strand
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Aero3926 - Midwest
Soft white sand - lovely. Bathroom facilities, some refreshments available. There is a parking lot, but on a busy day, the lot fills as do the sides of the street on the way to the beach. If it is a pleasant day, allow some extra time to get to/from this beach as the street is not large and traffic can get backed up.
9. Vejers Strand
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Andrea R
Great place to visit with children during the holidays! The beach just goes on for kilometres, so you can spend a great deal walking with the dogs or even take a bicycle for a ride. The beach is also clean and looked after by everyone! Make sure to see the sunset!
10. Museum Frello
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
OTTO FRELLO At Museum Frello you can experience a completely different world. Otto Frello had a unique style which makes both adults and kids think that art is cool. Try our Frello Treasure Hunt with your kids and find hidden details in the paintings. Bring family and friends and we assure you will experience art in a completely new way after meeting Frello. His paintings are filled with intricate details, that will make you want to revisit again and again. HISTORY UP CLOSE Varde or “Warwik” is one of the oldest cities in Denmark. In the Viking Age, the city of Varde arose where the old country road cross the waterway of Varde A. Here you can see the remains of Varde city history excavated outside the museum. Explore the exhibition Clay and Life, which leads you on a different journey through Varde’s history. The exhibition is created in close collaboration with stage designers from the theater world. Here, both kids and adults can go hunting for good old stories in the many drawers of the exhibition. TEMPORARY SPECIAL Exhibitions At Museum Frello we also have temporary special Exhibitions. In addition to displaying paintings from the museum’s extensive and historic collection of art created along the west coast of Jutland the museum cooperates with Varde Art Association on temporary Exhibitions of Danish contemporary art.
Reviewed By LN1946 - Oksboel, Denmark
Varde Museum er et fint lille museum.
Museet ligger centralt ved siden af Sct. Jacobi Kirke.
Højdepunktet er Otto Frello's malerier.
(Otto Frello's gavlmalerier er lavet på to af museets nabobygninger).
