Marbæk Nature Reserve, 12 kilometers northwest of Esbjerg, covers 1,300 hectares and borders Ho Bay and Varde Stream. 

The varied countryside is excellent for a range of outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

 You'll also find some wonderful beaches with pristine sand dunes. The lakes have a profusion of unique bird life. At Marbækgård Farm, you'll find the district's Tourist Information Center, a restaurant, and mini-golf.