Recreation and nature mecca

Vognsbøl is situated in the extension of the northwestern part of Spangsbjerg and borders Sædding. Vognsbøl is one of the few areas in Esbjerg city that is not primarily characterized by housing, however it is a very active area because it is home to many of the city’s sports facilities and there are also great parks and nature areas in Vognsbøl.

Transportation time by car

• E20 7 min.
• Esbjerg airport 10 min.
• Bramming 21 min.
• Ribe 27 min.
• Copenhagen 3h 5 min.
• Flensburg 2h 5 min.
• Odense 1h 22 min.

Community spirit

In Vognsbøl you can enjoy nature only a short distance of Esbjerg – including Vognsbøl Park with large, green grassed areas, lakes, forest, paths and playgrounds. Vognsbøl Park plays a central role in forming Esbjerg’s identity and can be used for a wide range of activities – running, biking, fitness, walking, kids activities, picnics, feeding the ducks and deer as well outdoor concerts and events. In this area you will furthermore find Blue Water Arena (football stadium), Blue Water Dokken (in-door arena), Granly Hockey Arena, Esbjerg Curling Arena, Tennis courts and several lakes.

Vognsbøl is also considered as a suburb with strong focus on education and business life as it is home to Aalborg University – Esbjerg, several colleges, Esbjerg Conference Center as well as the research and development park where institutions such as Esbjerg Business Development are located.

Schools, after-school care (SFO) & clubs

Esbjerg Municipality is divided into seven school districts and a district named city of children. Children in Vognsbøl belongs to the Cosmos School in Spangsbjerg.

In Spangsbjerg, just south of Vognsbøl, you will find:

Spangsbjergskolen Cosmos with grades 0.-9. 

Associated after school cares (SFO)

Youth club

In Spangsbjerg, you will also find the private school:

Esbjerg Realskole with grades from 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)

Childcare

Esbjerg Municipality is divided into enrollment districts. Residents in Vognsbøl belong to the district named Spangsbjerg/Boldesager.

In district Spangsbjerg/Boldesager, you will find:

Højvangshaven (childcare and kindergarten)
Vognsbøl børnehus (childcare and kindergarten)
Børnenes Kontor (childcare and kindergarten)
Børneuniverset  (childcare and kindergarten)

In Boldesager you will find the private institution:

Pinsekirkens Vuggestue og Børnehave (childcare and kindergarten)

In Inner city, near Vognsbøl, you will find:

Esbjerg Børnegård (childcare and kindergarten)
Nygårdsvej (childcare and kindergarten)

Read more about childcare (Danish site)

My local area

You can read more about the structure, history and municipal plan for the local area here.