Nature and community

Sønderris functions as a suburb of Esbjerg, and here you can find different types of housing, including many newly built detached family homes.​

In Sønderris, there is focus on health, and the Energy Path, a fitness and exercise pathway, has just recently been established in the area.

Transportation time by car

• E20 7 min.
• Hospital 9 min.
• Esbjerg city 8 min.
• Esbjerg sports park 7 min.
• Esbjerg airport 10 min.
• Billund airport 51 min.
• Copenhagen 2h 53 min.
• Flensburg 2h 4 min.
• Odense 1h 22 min.
• Varde 12 min.

Community spirit

In Sønderris, there is an active sports life and there are many sports activities in general. At the Sønderris School, there is a varied selection of activities and the nearby sports center in Guldager is also used for many free time and leisure activities.

Furthermore, there are many community activities on offer, including Sankt Hans festivities, Christmas festivities, community feasts and a New Year’s march. The festival week Sønderris Days draws participants from the entire area. There is also much activity in connection with the local choir in Sønderris, boasting a membership of nearly 150 children.

The community is located close to the International School in Guldager and to recreation areas, which extend all the way to Ho Bay and to the beach along the west coast.

Schools, after-school care (SFO) & clubs

Children living in Sønderris belongs to the district school named Sønderrisskolen. 

In Sønderris, you will find:

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

In Guldager, near Sønderris, 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

Childcare

Esbjerg Municipality is divided into enrollment districts. Residents in Sønderris are om the childcare district named Sønderris/Guldager. In addition to the options below, there are several day care providers in the area.

In district Sønderris/Guldager, you will find:

• Børnehuset (childcare and kindergarten) in Guldager
• Galaksens houses Stjerneskuddet, Solstrålen and Regnbuen (childcare and kindergarten) in Sønderris 

In Guldager, you will also find the private childcare and kindergarten: 

• Early Years, Esbjerg International School (English speaking childcare and kindergarten)

In Bryndum near Sønderris, you will also find the private institution:

• Troldehulen (childcare and kindergarten) 

Read more about childcare