Suburbs with community and green spaces

Along the southern part of Kvaglund there is a large green space, and further to the south you will find the Stengårdsvej area as well as Veldtofte and Novrup.

The northern part of Kvaglund is characterized by single-family homes arranged around common green areas as well as clustered housing. Kvaglund Center can be found in the suburb’s central common area. Kvaglund park includes ball fields and acts as a green oasis amongst the area’s apartment complexes and single-family housing.

Kvaglund Center can be found in the suburb’s central common area. Kvaglund park includes ball fields and acts as a green oasis amongst the area’s apartment complexes and single-family housing.

Transportation time by car

• E20 2 min.
• Hospital 6 min.
• Esbjerg sports park 7 min.
• Esbjerg airport 7 min.
• Billund airport 49 min.
• Copenhagen 2h 53 min.
• Flensburg 2h 3 min.
• Odense 1h 20 min.

Community spirit

There are many activities in Kvaglund and on Stengårdsvej with rich possibilities to participate in the local community.

Kvaglund hall is a central hub together with the housing associations, church, library, Neighborhood Project 3 in 1 and the residents’ associations which hold ongoing events such as Kvaglund Day, Christmas Fest, Saint Hans Fest, Baby Bazaar, indoor flea markets, concerts and community dinners.

In Veldtofte the popular EFI halls and Veldtofte sports park attract visitors from all around Esbjerg.

A number of international networks are located in Kvaglund, which are driven by for example the Cross Cultural Centre and Kvaglund Church, such as International men´s club, women meeting women, international bible study club, language café and more.

Schools, after-school care (SFO) & clubs

Esbjerg East falls under three school districts with associated after-school care programs (SFO) and youth clubs. Children in central Kvaglund and the northern part of Stengårdsvej belongs to Kvaglundskolen. Children in the southern part of Stengårdsvej belongs to Bakkeskolen. Children in Veldtofte belongs to Præstegårdsskolen. 

In Kvaglund, you will find:

Kvaglundskolen with grades from 0.-9. and an associated after school care (SFO) and youth club.

In Jerne you will find:

Bakkeskolen with grades from 0.-9. and an associated after school care (SFO) and youth club.

In Østerbyen, you will find:

Præstegårdsskolen with grades from 0.-9. and an associated after school care (SFO) and youth club.

Below you can take a closer look at where the different schools are located via the dynamic map.

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Childcare

Esbjerg Municipality is divided into enrollment districts. Residents in Eastern Esbjerg falls under different districts.  In addition to the options below, there are several day care providers in the districts.

In district Kvaglund, which covers central Kvaglund and the northern part of Stengårdsvej, you will find:

• Børnehuset Kvaglund (childcare and kindergarten) in Kvaglund 
• Valmuen (childcare and kindergarten) at the Northern part of Stengårdsvej 

In district Jerne, which covers Jerne and the southern part of Stengårdsvej, you will find:

• Bydelens Børnehus in Kvaglund (childcare and kindergarten) 

In district Præstegård, which covers Novrup and Østerbyen, you will find:

• Børnehuset Bøndergårdsvej (childcare and kindergarten) 
• Børnehuset Novrupvej (childcare and kindergarten) 
• Tinghøjen (childcare and kindergarten) 

In Kvaglund, you will also find the private institution:

• Troldehulen Kvaglund (childcare and kindergarten) 

In Jerne, near Kvaglund, you will find the private kindergarten: 

• Jerne Børnehave (kindergarten) 

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