The port of Esbjerg lies at the most northerly corner of the Wadden Sea. Because Esbjerg was founded at the time of industrialisation, the town was built in the style of Historicism. Some impressive buildings from this era can still be seen today on a stroll through the town, for example the train station and the building at the market place. The house in which the tourist office is located dates from 1900. The staircase gable of the post office is in stark contrast to the bank (Torvet 20). A glance inside the churches, meanwhile, shows the modern architecture of the last few decades. Today, this young port and industrial city, with a population of 80,000, is the Danish centre of "off-shore" activities in the North Sea. For those who rise early, Esbjerg holds a fish auction in the huge fish hall at the quay. Another sight worth visiting is the Fishing and Maritime Museum, which has an aquarium for seals. For beach holidaymakers, Esbjerg acts as a stepping stone to the island of Fanø.
