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| State | Denmark | |
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| Region | Southern Jutland | |
| Inhabitants | 8.251 (2017) | |
| POSTAL CODE | 6760 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Ribe it's a city Danish in the region of Southern Jutland.
To know
Ribe, the most important Danish port on the North Sea in the Middle Ages and later a thriving trading city, has lost importance over the past four centuries due to numerous floods and plague epidemics that have decimated the population. More recently it was the founding of the city of Esbjerg in 1870, it quickly became the west coast's most important port Southern Jutland, which ultimately stripped Ribe of its importance.
Today the city presents itself as an interesting destination for travelers thanks to its very well preserved medieval old town and the cathedral, also as a stop or for a longer stay, because there is a lot to discover in the immediate vicinity. In addition, the historic center of Ribe with its many small shops and boutiques also offers enough opportunities for window walks and shopping tours.
How to orient yourself
Ribe: full screen map.How to get
How to get around
Ribe is a small town. The historic center is practically all pedestrian, so the only really practical way to get around is on foot.
What see
Although Ribe is a small town, there is a lot to experience. Ribe is the oldest town in Denmark and the closest to the Wadden Sea. In Ribe you can stroll through cobbled streets with half-timbered houses and enjoy the atmosphere, cozy cafes and specialty shops.
- 1 Cathedral (Ribe Domkirke), Puggaardsgade 22.
20 DKK for the tower, the church is free. It is worth a visit if only for the view from the top of the bell tower, which overlooks the entire town of Ribe. The view from above, of the city and the river that crosses it, gives a good impression of the medieval village. Rather simple interior in the Romanesque style with whitewashed walls. 
- 2 Ribe Castle (Riberhus). It is not really a castle, but a collection of ruins, surrounded by moats connected to the river. However it represents a worthy archaeological and historical site: it was the home of the beloved Queen Dagmar, who was married to King Valdemar Sejr, and who according to legend fell ill and then died at the castle of Riberhus, but woke up from the dead to speak for last time with her beloved husband and king.
- 3 Viking Center of Ribe (Ribe Vikinge Center), Lustrupvej 4 (2 km south of the city), ☎ 45 75 41 16 11. A visit to the Ribe Viking Center will provide you with a unique experience and new insights into the Viking era. You can stroll through the life-sized reconstructed Viking villages, populated by actors you can work and talk with.
- 4 Danish Center for the Wadden Sea (Vadehavscentret), Okholmvej 5, ☎ 45 7544 6161. Completely renovated in 2017, the center hosts permanent exhibitions on the Wadden Sea but also organizes trips and walks along the coast and to the neighboring island of Mandø.
- 5 Fine Arts Museum (Ribe Kunstmuseum), Sankt Nicolaj Gade 10. With paintings by famous Danish Golden Age painters.
- 6 Ancient Municipal Palace (Det Gamle Rådhus), Von Støckens Plads.
20 DKK for the tower, the church is free. It is worth a visit if only for the view from the top of the bell tower, which overlooks the entire town of Ribe. The view from above, of the city and the river that crosses it, gives a good impression of the medieval village. Rather simple interior in the Romanesque style with whitewashed walls.
Events and parties
What to do
- 1 Wadden Sea National Park (10 km southwest of the city on the coast opposite the island of Mandø). A natural park by the sea, where, at low tide, with huge bus-tractors you can move along the shoreline up to Mandø, an island located on the opposite side of the strait.
- The night watchman in Ribe. Every evening, from May 1st to October 29th, you can accompany Ribe's night watchman on his way through the ancient winding streets, as he sings to warn the citizens of bedtime. Along the way he will tell you stories of witches, floods and fires.
Shopping
How to have fun
- 1 strygejernet, dagmarsgade 1 (In the city center. Just around the corner from the cathedral.). Highly recommended bar with cheap drinks and good atmosphere. Also nice to sit outside in the summer.
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Sælhunden restaurant, Skibbroen 13, ☎ 45 75420946. Nice little place at the port, at a fair price.
- 2 Dagmar restaurant, Torvet 1 (It is right next to the cathedral in the direction of the pedestrian street), ☎ 45 75420033. The restaurant is located in the old Hotel Dagmar
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Danhostel, Sct Peders Gade 16, ☎ 45 75 42 06 20.
- Weis Stue - Hotel & Restaurant, Torvet 2, ☎ 45 75 420 700.
- Den Gamle Arrest ApS, Torvet 11.
