The village behind the dike

Darum is one of the villages, which in terms of area, has the most space and there are many green and open areas in the settlement.

In Darum you will find many well-preserved farms and houses as well as newer houses and buildings in a green and naturally scenic environment amongst the marshlands. Nearby the sea dike, there are views of the Wadden Sea towards Fanø and Mandø.

The nature in the Wadden Sea creates the basis for activities such as outdoor recreation, tourism, and agriculture.

Transportation time by car

• E20 12 min.
• Bramming 9 min.
• Hospital 13 min.
• Esbjerg city 13 min.
• Esbjerg sports park 14 min.
• Billund airport 50 min.
• Esbjerg airport 15 min.
• Odense 1h 24 min.

 Community Spirit

Darum is a village with a strong community spirit and many social activities, including community feasts, yearly barbecue party, city festival, fastelavn party, children’s Christmas celebration and Christmas bazaar. The village offers an active association life including hunting, FDF (scouts), art and lectures, theatre, Zumba, tennis, yoga, volleyball, indoor cycling, handball, football, gymnastics, badminton and billiards.

School, after-school care (SFO) & clubs

Esbjerg Municipality is divided into seven school districts and Darum district named city of children. Children in Darum attend the school in Darum city of children from grade 0-6 and continue at Fortunaskolen at Bakkevej in Bramming from grade 7-9. A school bus service connects Darum to Bramming.

In Darum, you will find:

Darum Skole (part of Darum city of children) with classes from grade 0-6 

Associated after-school care programs (SFO)

Leisure & youth club Darum

In Bramming near Darum you will find:

Bakkevejens Skole Fortuna with classes from grade 0-9 

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

Read more about schools, school districts and signing children up for 0 grade schooling (in Danish)