Ribe named most beautiful small town in Europe

British travel blog names historic Ribe the best small travel destination of 2014

Denmark's oldest town is also the most beautiful in Europe, according to an online poll by British travel blog Global Grasshopper and Hotel.info.

Among 52 historic small towns, the voters found Ribe in south-western Jutland to be Europe's best small destination of 2014.

"Ribe is a beautiful authentic slice of Danish life," Global Grasshopper wrote on its website.

"Wander the old town, meandering through narrow cobblestone streets lined with crooked half-timbered houses, or explore the ancient cathedral, before climbing the Commoner’s Tower to gaze over the rooftops."

The head of tourism at Esbjerg Council, Henrik Vej Kastrupsen hopes the award will help to promote Ribe outside of Denmark.

"It's fantastic for Ribe. It means that Ribe will now be promoted in Germany, Italy, France, Holland and Spain," Kastrupsen told JydskeVestkysten newspaper.

Ribe narrowly beat coastal town Óbidos in Portugal by 3,965 votes to 3,734.

TOP STORIES

Connect club

Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.

Sign up here

Career

  • Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    An analysis from the Labour Movement’s Business Council shows that the rate in long-term unemployment for non-Western immigrants is 1.8 times higher than for Danes. In other words, a chronic unemployment situation is way more probable for non-Western internationals.

  • Minister proposes major changes to rules for international students in Denmark

    Minister proposes major changes to rules for international students in Denmark

    The increasing number of Nepalese students coming to Denmark and working in various industries, along with their spouses, is raising concerns within government ranks. Immigration and Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek has announced his intention to introduce stricter rules for everyone.

  • Denmark to invest heavily in vocational education

    Denmark to invest heavily in vocational education

    The Danish government will allocate one billion DKK annually from 2030 to improve vocational education. The initiative aims to lower dropout rates, enhance training quality, and address labor shortages by increasing financial support for schools, teacher training, and international study opportunities.

Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?

Contact us

Jobs