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The two settlements are regarded as parts of the same community. The nearby town of Forum also is an active part of the community in Tarp and Bryndum.

Tarp is a village experiencing fast development and where many new houses are being built. In Tarp and Bryndum, you can find many different types of housing, including large single-family homes located in family-friendly areas with child-friendly streets, many green areas, and good trail and path systems.

Furthermore, great housing options in the countryside amongst nature can be found around Forum and Bryndum.

Transportation time by car

• E20 4 min.
• Hospital 8 min.
• Esbjerg Inner city 10 min.
• Esbjerg sports park 9 min.
• Esbjerg airport 4 min.
• Billund airport 49 min.
• Copenhagen 2h 47 min.
• Flensburg 2h.
• Odense 1h 18 min.
• Varde 11 min.

Community spirit

There are many young families in Tarp and Bryndum, and thus many activities for children and youth. The school in Tarp, Bryndum Community Assembly Hall, Bryndum Resident Association and Tarp Sport Center help create the foundation for the local community. There is great community support for the many local events, such as Fastelavn, Tyrolerfest and Christmas Fest.

Furthermore, there are also a lot of activities offered through the many associations such as BSGI Gymnastics Association, BSGI Handball, Tarp Football Club, Tarp Badminton Club, Tarp Motion Club, Tarp Cycle Motion, Tarp Scouts Club, Motorcycle Club as well as evening activities at Aftenskole.

In Forum there is also a broad association life that is primarily centered around the Leisure Center.

Schools, after-school care (SFO) & clubs

Esbjerg Municipality is divided into seven school districts and a district named city of children.

In Tarp and Bryndum, you will find:

Bryndum Skole Aura with grades from 0.-9. 

Associated after school cares (SFO)

Youth club

In Guldager, near Tarp, you will find the private school:

Esbjerg International School

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 Tarp and Bryndum belongs to the district named Bryndum/V. Nebel.

In district Bryndum/V. Nebel, you will find:

Spiren i Tarp (childcare and kindergarten) 

Several daycares

In Bryndum, you will find the private institution: 

Troldehulen (childcare and kindergarten) 

In district Sønderris/Guldager, near Tarp and Bryndym, you will find:

Børnehuset (childcare and kindergarten) in Guldager 
Galaksens huse Stjerneskuddet, Solstrålen og Regnbuen (childcare and kindergarten) in Sønderris 

Read more about childcare (Danish site)