Mandø

Scenic island life on Mandø - a little pearl in the Wadden Sea close to Ribe.

The island in the wadden sea

Mandø is in the middle of the Wadden Sea National Park between Fanø and Rømø. Access to Mandø is by Låningsvejen by low tide. Nature and scenic landscape form Mandø and give an atmosphere of tranquillity. Birdlife attracts tourists as Mandø is part of the world´s best spaces for birdwatching. The approx. 30 permanent residents on Mandø (ranging from age ½ year to age 99) live in single-family houses in Mandø, sheltered by the dunes. Besides the permanent housing, there are lots of holiday homes.

The beautiful island near Ribe

Mandø is located southwest of Ribe and has approx. 30 inhabitants.

Transportation time by car

E20 66 min.
Hospital 64 min.
Esbjerg City 64 min.
Ribe 38 min.
Esbjerg sports park 67 min.
Billund airport 1 t. 35 min.
Esbjerg airport 66 min.
Odense 2h 1 min.

Island spirit

Mandøs retail includes grocery shopping, a restaurant, a café plus a

Tourist shop. Summertime also offers a flea market which attracts people from the mainland and tourists. Mandø also offers a splendid playground. During weekends and holidays, the Island is also full of leisure residents, who add to the Island life.

Leisure activities are formed by co-operation amongst the Island residents and the leisure residents. Island activities are characterized by a strong community, where everyone knows everyone. Mandø council organize a wide range of events and activities including Mandøfesten, beach-cleaning, fastelavn ”Sct. Høns”, and advent weekend.

The Mandø Tractor-bus have transported tourists for more than 30 years.

Schools, after-school care (SFO) & clubs

Children on Mandø belong to the district school Vadehavskolen in Egebæk-Hviding from 0.-6. grade and to Vittenbergskolen in Ribe from grade 7. There is a school bus service to Egebæk-Hviding and Ribe.

In Egebæk-Hviding, you will find:

Vadehavsskolen with grades from 0.-6. and an associated after school care (SFO) and youth club Hviding.

In Ribe you will find:

Vittenbergskolen in the southern part of Ribe, with grades from 0.-9. and an associated after school care (SFO).
Ansgarskolen in the nothern part of Ribe, with grades from 0.-9. and an associated after school care (SFO).
Youth club - Ribe Midt.

In Ribe you will also find the private school:

Riberhus Privatskole with grades from 0.-9.

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

Discover schools and school districts in Esbjerg Municipality on this dynamic map.

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Childcare

Esbjerg Municipality is divided into enrollment districts. Residents on Mandø are in the childcare district named Ribe Syd. In addition to the options below, there are several day care providers in the district.