"Esehusene" in Nymindegab

Esehusene in Nymindegab are a small group of traditional fishing sheds located below Nymindegab Kro. They once stored fishing gear and served as simple accommodation for the women known as “esepigerne”, who repaired equipment and prepared bait, known in Danish as “es”. The site gives a straightforward glimpse of local coastal work life and the practical buildings that supported it. Identical “esehuse” are now also displayed at the open‑air museum Frilandsmuseet in Copenhagen, underlining their role as a characteristic type of Danish fishing shed.

Stop at Esehusene to see the modest buildings that supported Nymindegab’s fishing community. The sheds and their link to the “esepigerne” give a clear, tangible sense of everyday coastal work rather than grand history. It is a brief visit, but adds context if you are already exploring Nymindegab on Margueritruten.

Worth a short look if you are already stopping in Nymindegab and interested in local fishing history.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

15–30 minutes

Best time to visit

Daylight hours, when you can clearly see the buildings and their setting below Nymindegab Kro.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• 

  Nymindegab Museum

  Museum · 389 m

• The old life-saving station of Nymindegab

  Museum · 819 m

• Nymindegab Dog Forest

  Park · 1.3 km

• Birds by Blau

  Zoo · 1.8 km

• Bente & Lars Thorsen Keramik

  Local business · 2.1 km

• The coast from Nymindegab to Blåvands Huk - 'Atlantvolden'

  Park · 2.8 km

Frequently asked

What are Esehusene in Nymindegab?

Esehusene are traditional fishing sheds below Nymindegab Kro that were used to store fishing equipment. They also served as basic homes for “esepigerne”, the women who repaired the gear and prepared bait, known in Danish as “es”. The sheds offer a simple, direct insight into local coastal working life rather than a formal museum experience.

Why were the women at Esehusene called "esepigerne"?

The women associated with Esehusene were called “esepigerne” because they worked with “es”, the Danish word for bait. They prepared bait for the fishing boats and also repaired fishing equipment. Their work was practical and labour‑intensive, and the sheds at Esehusene were both their workplace and their basic accommodation while they carried out these tasks.

Can I see similar fishing sheds to Esehusene elsewhere in Denmark?

Yes. Identical “esehuse” are on display at the open‑air museum Frilandsmuseet in Copenhagen. That museum setting presents them as representative examples of Danish fishing sheds, while Esehusene in Nymindegab show them in their original coastal context below Nymindegab Kro. Visiting both gives two different ways of understanding the same type of building.

How long should I plan to spend at Esehusene in Nymindegab?

Esehusene is a small, straightforward stop. Most visitors will only need a short time to walk around the sheds, look at the buildings and reflect on the story of the “esepigerne” who lived and worked here. It fits easily into a wider visit to Nymindegab alongside other sights on Margueritruten.

Is Esehusene in Nymindegab suitable for a quick stop on Margueritruten?

Yes. Esehusene lies close to the Margueritruten in Nymindegab and works well as a brief stop. You can see the former fishing sheds below Nymindegab Kro, get a sense of the “esepigerne” and their work, and then continue to other nearby places such as Nymindegab Museum or the old life-saving station for a fuller visit.

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