Autumn weeks in South West Jutland 2011

Autumn Weeks in Southwest Jutland 17th to 30 October 2011 Black Sun Tues 18 October 2011, 4.45 pm.

Vadehavscentret, Okholmvej 5, Vester Vedsted, Ribe.

The phenomenon Black sun is an amazing experience when up to 400.000 starlings dance ballet against the evening sky. To optimize our chances to be on the right location, the natureguide from Vadehavscentret has followed the starlings the days before the trip. The participants have to be able to walk 2 km. Please remember warm clothes, perhaps a blancket, and comfortable footwear. We will drive in our own cars. The trip lasts 2-2,5 hours.

Meetingplace: At the parkingspot at Hundegade 41, 6760 Ribe, at Frem Mineralfabrik/Vittenbergschool and close to Ribe Byferie.

Subscription is not necessary. Get information at telephone (+ 45 75 44 61 61), info@vadehavscentret.dk or www.vadehavscentret.dk.

Organizer Vadehavscentret (Entrance fee: 50,- DKK. pr. person) What is a Duck Decoy?

Thur 20 October 2011, 10 am - 12 am.

Sønderho Gamle Fuglekøje, Landevejen 105, Sønderho, Fanø.

Sønderho Old Duck Decoy is a large manmade trap consisting of an artificial pond fitted with 6 pipes. It was originally used to catch wild ducks for food. Today the duck decoy is used for the ringing of birds. Fanø was the only place in Denmark where four duck decoys were erected. Two of these were in use until 1931, when the use of duck decoys for catching ducks for human consumption was banned. From 1960 to 1990 Sønderho Old Duck Decoy was used by the Wildlife Institute of Biology for the ringing of ducks. This work has now been resumed by the Association for the Preservation of Sønderho Old Duck Decoy.

Organizer Sønderho Gamle Fuglekøje (Free admission) Experience one of Denmark's greatest carnivores - the harbour seal Thur 20 October 2011, 12 am - 5.30 pm.

Vadehavscentret, Okholmvej 5, Vester Vedsted, Ribe.

At the Waddenseacentre we will start with an introduction to the life of the harbour seal. Afterwards we will go with Mandøbussen to Mandø, from where we will walk approximately 2,5 km on the seabed until we arrive at the seal banks. With binoculars and telescopes we will study the seals in their natural surroundings.

All participants must be able to walk 6 km without difficulty. Please remember to bring food and drink, especially if it's hot. Remember proper clothing and rubber boots - if it's hot we can go with bare feet.

Registration is not necessary.

Organizer Vadehavscentret (Entrance fee: Voksne/børn DKK. 100/60,-. (inkl. billet til Mandøbussen))

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Black Sun Fri 21 October 2011, 4.30 pm.

Vadehavscentret, Okholmvej 5, Vester Vedsted, Ribe.

The phenomenon Black sun is an amazing experience when up to 400.000 starlings dance ballet against the evening sky. To optimize our chances to be on the right location, the natureguide from Vadehavscentret has followed the starlings the days before the trip. The participants have to be able to walk 2 km. Please remember warm clothes, perhaps a blancket, and comfortable footwear. We will drive in our own cars. The trip lasts 2-2,5 hours.

Meetingplace: At the parkingspot at Hundegade 41, 6760 Ribe, at Frem Mineralfabrik/Vittenbergschool and close to Ribe Byferie.

Subscription is not necessary. Get information at telephone (+ 45 75 44 61 61), info@vadehavscentret.dk or www.vadehavscentret.dk.

Organizer Vadehavscentret (Entrance fee: 50,- DKK. pr. person) Autumn activities with the Vikings in Ribe Mon 17 October 2011 to Fri 21 October 2011, 10 am - 3.30 pm.

Ribe VikingeCenter, Lustrupvej 4, Ribe.

Ribe VikingeCenter buzzes with life and activity during the autumn half-term! At the manor, they're killing cockerels, geese and sheep, in the town's inn pots are bubbling away while the smell of bread fills the air, and the traders at the market place are giving excellent discounts so as to get all their wares sold before winter sets in. Whinnying and the sound of horseshoes ring through the air as the Vikings and their herd of Icelandic horses give a breathtaking riding display. At the archery range you can try your own hand with the bow and arrows, and the falconer's large saker falcon will allow itself to be tempted by a tasty hunk of meat and send a chill through the watching crowd as it dives down among them. Try-for-yourself activity Throw on a Viking cloak and slip through the time portal into the Vikings' world, where you will become a part of the Viking chieftain's family. Here you will help with the tasks that were allotted to children in the Viking Age: fetching water from the well, gathering firewood, grinding flour, tending the cooking pots, etc. Drop in at the woodcarver's workshop, where you can try working astride a shave horse. The Vikings can show you how to make your own felt ball, or maybe you'd like to cast a lucky coin?

Organizer Ribe VikingeCenter (Entrance fee: 90,- 45,-) Borrow a Viking cloak Mon 9 May 2011 to Fri 21 October 2011, 10 am - 3.30 pm & 11 am - 5 pm.

Ribe VikingeCenter, Lustrupvej 4, Ribe.

How would you like to be a child in the Viking Age? If only for 20 minutes? In the Thing House of Ribe Town, 825 AD, you may borrow a Viking cloak and felted cap, and imagine you are a Viking child. For as long as you choose to wear the clothes, you will be a foster child in the town chieftain's family, carrying out the tasks that were allotted to children in the Viking Age. Perhaps you will be asked to fetch water from the well, or to catch a fish, grind flour or cook, or perhaps the chieftain will need someone to shine up his dirty leather shoes! You never know in advance what the day will be like, but unlike the children of 1200 years ago you are in the fortunate position of being able to take off your Viking clothes when you no longer feel like taking part in the game.

Organizer Ribe VikingeCenter (Entrance fee: 90,- 45,-)

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Lousy weather bonus... The mural comes alive - Storytelling etc. in the Thing House Mon 9 May 2011 to Fri 21 October 2011, 10 am - 3.30 pm & 11 am - 5 pm.

Ribe VikingeCenter, Lustrupvej 4, Ribe.

When the weather is miserable, we invite everyone into the Thing House, the home of the town's chieftain.

The dancing flames of the fireplace fill the beautiful hall with their flickering light. Like many other cultures, the Vikings had a tradition of commemorating important events in pictures. The long walls show the founding of Ribe - 1300 years ago - and each stroke of the brush holds a good story. These "Viking cartoons" provide the setting and starting point for the day's extra experience. Come and enjoy a real lousy-weather bonus :-).

Organizer Ribe VikingeCenter (Entrance fee: 90,- 45,-) Warrior training Mon 2 May 2011 to Fri 21 October 2011, Daily 11.30 am.

Ribe VikingeCenter, Lustrupvej 4, Ribe.

The language is rough and the tone harsh as Bjørn tells his young warriors-in-training about the fighting techniques of the Viking Age, and teaches them to use spear, sword and shield. - Here you simply have to get your hands out of your pockets and do as you are told! (For children ages 6-12).

Organizer Ribe VikingeCenter (Entrance fee: 90,- 45,-) Fight, hunt and hawk - meet the Vikings' birds of prey Mon 2 May 2011 to Fri 21 October 2011, Daily 1 pm.

Ribe VikingeCenter, Lustrupvej 4, Ribe.

Meet the archers and the falconer and hear some fascinating tales of how the Vikings hunted with falcons, hawks and buzzards. See the marvellous birds of prey and hear the rush of wind as the saker falcon dives down among the spectators to elegantly catch a juicy hunk of meat mid-flight - a well-deserved reward!

Organizer Ribe VikingeCenter (Entrance fee: 90,- 45,-) Experience Viking Age Ribe Sat 30 April 2011 to Fri 21 October 2011, 10 am - 3.30 pm & 11 am - 5 pm.

Ribe VikingeCenter, Lustrupvej 4, Ribe.

Travel 1300 years back in time and get a taste of life in three magnificent Viking environments from Denmark's oldest town. Meet the craftsmen, farmers and townspeople of the Viking Age - an experience that will stay with you for years to come. At Ribe VikingeCenter, you can get really close to .. The land owner and his Icelandic horses The manor is where you'll find Icelandic horses grazing and sparks flying in the smithy. Here you can have a chat with the landowner about agriculture and his many animals. Gisla, the Viking longboat The longboat Gisla is moored close to the Marketplace, the area that represents the very earliest Ribe - the cradle of Denmark. The blacksmith, glass bead maker, silversmith, wood turner and potter work here side by side with the traders, who are happy to sell their wares when they spot a likely taker. Taste, smell, listen and play Ribe town, 825 AD, has been reconstructed by the most skilled Viking carpenters in Denmark. The town is also the setting for a wealth of activities for the whole family - a turn at the woodcarver's table, Viking games, 'Thor, Odin, Tyr', pillow fights, bread baking, archery, etc.

Organizer Ribe VikingeCenter (Entrance fee: 90,- 45,-)

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Black Sun Sat 22 October 2011, 4.30 pm.

Vadehavscentret, Okholmvej 5, Vester Vedsted, Ribe.

The phenomenon Black sun is an amazing experience when up to 400.000 starlings dance ballet against the evening sky. To optimize our chances to be on the right location, the natureguide from Vadehavscentret has followed the starlings the days before the trip. The participants have to be able to walk 2 km. Please remember warm clothes, perhaps a blancket, and comfortable footwear. We will drive in our own cars. The trip lasts 2-2,5 hours.

Meetingplace: At the parkingspot at Hundegade 41, 6760 Ribe, at Frem Mineralfabrik/Vittenbergschool and close to Ribe Byferie.

Subscription is not necessary. Get information at telephone (+ 45 75 44 61 61), info@vadehavscentret.dk or www.vadehavscentret.dk.

Organizer Vadehavscentret (Entrance fee: 50,- DKK. pr. person) Black Sun Sun 23 October 2011, 4.30 pm.

Vadehavscentret, Okholmvej 5, Vester Vedsted, Ribe.

The phenomenon Black sun is an amazing experience when up to 400.000 starlings dance ballet against the evening sky. To optimize our chances to be on the right location, the natureguide from Vadehavscentret has followed the starlings the days before the trip. The participants have to be able to walk 2 km. Please remember warm clothes, perhaps a blancket, and comfortable footwear. We will drive in our own cars. The trip lasts 2-2,5 hours.

Meetingplace: At the parkingspot at Hundegade 41, 6760 Ribe, at Frem Mineralfabrik/Vittenbergschool and close to Ribe Byferie.

Subscription is not necessary. Get information at telephone (+ 45 75 44 61 61), info@vadehavscentret.dk or www.vadehavscentret.dk.

Organizer Vadehavscentret (Entrance fee: 50,- DKK. pr. person) Black Sun Tues 25 October 2011, 4.30 pm.

Vadehavscentret, Okholmvej 5, Vester Vedsted, Ribe.

The phenomenon Black sun is an amazing experience when up to 400.000 starlings dance ballet against the evening sky. To optimize our chances to be on the right location, the natureguide from Vadehavscentret has followed the starlings the days before the trip. The participants have to be able to walk 2 km. Please remember warm clothes, perhaps a blancket, and comfortable footwear. We will drive in our own cars. The trip lasts 2-2,5 hours.

Meetingplace: At the parkingspot at Hundegade 41, 6760 Ribe, at Frem Mineralfabrik/Vittenbergschool and close to Ribe Byferie.

Subscription is not necessary. Get information at telephone (+ 45 75 44 61 61), info@vadehavscentret.dk or www.vadehavscentret.dk.

Organizer Vadehavscentret (Entrance fee: 50,- DKK. pr. person)

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Thursday Cafe Thur 27 October 2011, 8 pm.

Syddansk Musikkonservatorium og Skuespillerskole, Kirkegade 61, Esbjerg.

Organizer Syddansk Musikkonservatorium og Skuespillerskole (Free admission) Rhythmical Lunch Concert Fri 28 October 2011, 12.10 am.

Syddansk Musikkonservatorium og Skuespillerskole, Kirkegade 61, Esbjerg.

Organizer Syddansk Musikkonservatorium og Skuespillerskole (Free admission) Black Sun Fri 28 October 2011, 4.15 pm.

Vadehavscentret, Okholmvej 5, Vester Vedsted, Ribe.

The phenomenon Black sun is an amazing experience when up to 400.000 starlings dance ballet against the evening sky. To optimize our chances to be on the right location, the natureguide from Vadehavscentret has followed the starlings the days before the trip. The participants have to be able to walk 2 km. Please remember warm clothes, perhaps a blancket, and comfortable footwear. We will drive in our own cars. The trip lasts 2-2,5 hours.

Meetingplace: At the parkingspot at Hundegade 41, 6760 Ribe, at Frem Mineralfabrik/Vittenbergschool and close to Ribe Byferie.

Subscription is not necessary. Get information at telephone (+ 45 75 44 61 61), info@vadehavscentret.dk or www.vadehavscentret.dk.

Organizer Vadehavscentret (Entrance fee: 50,- DKK. pr. person) Oystertour Sat 29 October 2011, 8.30 am - 12.30 am.

Vadehavscentret, Okholmvej 5, Vester Vedsted, Ribe.

The oystertour is a great experience! We will walk approximately 3 km on the seabed and in water to the oysterbanks (6 km in all). The tour lasts 4-5 hours and demands good physique. It is not a trip for children.

Remember gardencloves and a backpack, if you want to bring home oysters.

Organizer Vadehavscentret (Entrance fee: 225 DKK) Black Sun Sat 29 October 2011, 4.15 pm.

Vadehavscentret, Okholmvej 5, Vester Vedsted, Ribe.

The phenomenon Black sun is an amazing experience when up to 400.000 starlings dance ballet against the evening sky. To optimize our chances to be on the right location, the natureguide from Vadehavscentret has followed the starlings the days before the trip. The participants have to be able to walk 2 km. Please remember warm clothes, perhaps a blancket, and comfortable footwear. We will drive in our own cars. The trip lasts 2-2,5 hours.

Meetingplace: At the parkingspot at Hundegade 41, 6760 Ribe, at Frem Mineralfabrik/Vittenbergschool and close to Ribe Byferie.

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Subscription is not necessary. Get information at telephone (+ 45 75 44 61 61), info@vadehavscentret.dk or www.vadehavscentret.dk.

Organizer Vadehavscentret (Entrance fee: 50,- DKK. pr. person) Oystertour Sun 30 October 2011, 8 am - 12 am.

Vadehavscentret, Okholmvej 5, Vester Vedsted, Ribe.

The oystertour is a great experience! We will walk approximately 3 km on the seabed and in water to the oysterbanks (6 km in all). The tour lasts 4-5 hours and demands good physique. It is not a trip for children.

Remember gardencloves and a backpack, if you want to bring home oysters.

Organizer Vadehavscentret (Entrance fee: 225 DKK) Children's autumn exhibition Thur 13 October 2011 to Sun 13 November 2011, 10 am - 4 pm.

Museet Ribes Vikinger, Odins Plads, Ribe.

Wadden Sea, trade and Ribe in the Viking age Wadden Sea was like a kind of highway to Ribe in the Viking age Via the water merchants came from many countries to the city. They brought with them products and raw materials for the local craftsmen. We know This from archaeological finds. The exhibiting students relate artistic in form of films, drawings, paintings and sculptures to the Wadden Sea and commerce significance of Ribe in the Viking age.

Organizer Museet Ribes Vikinger Horns Rev Wind Farm Fri 1 October 2010 to Sun 30 December 2012, 책ret rundt, 10 - 3 pm, sommer 10 - 5 pm.

Bl책vandshuk Fyr, Fyrvej 106, Bl책vand.

Exhibition on the great off shore wind farms on Horns Reef. Learn more about the windmills: How heigh is an off shore wind mill? How much enegy do the wind farms supply? How do save CO2? Touch and learn.

Organizer Bl책vandshuk Fyr (Free admission)

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