Ribes Broderi & Garn, Ribe
A cozy, floor‑to‑ceiling yarn and embroidery cave in Ribe’s historic center, where more than fifty years of color, fiber and patterns invite you to start a new project.
Ribes Broderi & Garn is a long‑established embroidery and yarn shop in the heart of Ribe’s historic center, a few minutes’ stroll from the cathedral. Packed from floor to ceiling with wool, cotton, threads and patterns, it is a creative treasure trove for knitters, embroiderers and quilters. With more than five decades of history and tens of thousands of items in stock, it feels part workshop, part Aladdin’s cave of textiles, and a characterful stop on any wander through Denmark’s oldest town.
A brief summary to Ribes Embroidery And Yarn (M Svendsen)
- Dagmarsgade 4, Ribe, 6760, DK
- +4575421675
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 10 am-5:30 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-5:30 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5:30 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5:30 pm
- Friday 10 am-5:30 pm
- Saturday 10 am-1 pm
Local tips
- Visit on a weekday late morning or early afternoon for the best chance of unhurried browsing; the shop keeps classic Danish hours and closes earlier on Saturdays.
- Bring a project idea or garment measurements—staff can help you choose yarn types, quantities and needle sizes that match Nordic patterns and gauges.
- If you have limited luggage space, opt for embroidery kits or finer yarns, which pack small but still give you hours of crafting back home.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
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- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Ribes Embroidery And Yarn (M Svendsen) location weather suitability
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Textile heart of Denmark’s oldest town
Step off Ribe’s cobbles into Ribes Broderi & Garn and you move from medieval streetscape to a world of color and texture. The shop sits just off the main pedestrian area, close enough to the cathedral bells that you can almost time your browsing by their chime. Inside, shelves rise high with yarn skeins and embroidery kits, turning the narrow ground floor into a richly patterned corridor of wool, cotton and linen. This is not a minimalist boutique but an old‑school craft store where every corner seems to hide another basket of threads or a stack of pattern leaflets. The air carries the faint, comforting scent of wool and paper, and conversation often drifts around you in Danish as locals discuss gauge, needles and new projects.More than fifty years of stitch and skein
Ribes Broderi & Garn has been trading for over half a century, long enough to see knitting and embroidery move from everyday household skills to cherished hobbies and back into fashion again. Over the years it has grown into a specialist shop with tens of thousands of items under one roof, reflecting both tradition and modern trends. The store collaborates closely with a nearby sewing center, so alongside yarns you will find accessories and notions that bridge hand sewing, machine work and decorative embroidery. For travelers, it offers a glimpse of how deeply textiles run through Danish domestic culture, from patterned socks and shawls to table linens and counted‑thread designs.A treasure trove for knitters and embroiderers
The core of the shop is its extensive yarn selection: classic wool in Nordic hues, soft blends for baby knits, and brighter fibers suited to modern patterns. Walls are lined with color cards and model garments, giving ideas for everything from simple scarves to intricate sweaters. Needles, hooks and small tools cluster near the counter, making it easy to assemble a complete project before you leave. Embroidery fans find rows of kits, printed designs and threads in carefully graded shades. Cross‑stitch motifs, more traditional Danish patterns and contemporary graphics all share shelf space, so you can pick up a compact souvenir project or enough supplies for a long‑term piece at home.Quilting, fabric and practical supplies
Quilters and sewists are not forgotten. Bolts of fabric, pre‑cuts and quilting cottons appear among the yarn, with patterns and books to match. There are zippers, ribbons and buttons to finish garments or bags, along with basic haberdashery that is hard to find in more general stores. Because the shop serves both locals and visitors, it balances everyday practical items—darning wool, replacement needles, simple cottons—with more indulgent purchases like hand‑dyed skeins or special‑edition kits. It is the sort of place where you might come in for a single ball of yarn and emerge with materials for an entirely new craft.Visiting as a traveler in Ribe
For travelers, Ribes Broderi & Garn works as a compact, weatherproof stop during explorations of Ribe’s old town. Opening hours follow a classic Danish pattern: late morning to late afternoon on weekdays, with a shorter session on Saturdays and closure on Sundays, so it fits easily into a leisurely day of sightseeing. Even if you are not an avid crafter, browsing the shelves offers a tactile way to connect with the region, and a small kit or skein of yarn makes a light, meaningful souvenir. The intimate interior encourages slow browsing rather than rushing, and staff are used to helping visitors choose materials that will travel well in a suitcase.Craft memories to take home
What distinguishes this shop is how tightly it is woven into Ribe’s everyday life. Many local knitters and embroiderers rely on it for supplies, patterns and advice, so the stock reflects real projects, not just trend displays. Spending time here lets you observe that quiet rhythm: someone dropping in for thread to finish a tablecloth, another matching yarn to a half‑finished cardigan. Leave with a pattern inspired by Scandinavian design, a bundle of embroidery floss in soft North Sea shades, or simply the memory of standing among shelves of color while the town’s centuries‑old streets wait just outside. In a destination known for its history, Ribes Broderi & Garn adds a living, hands‑on layer to the Ribe experience.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Queen Dagmar of Bohemia
0.6 km
A contemplative statue on Ribe’s former castle hill, honouring the gentle 13th‑century Queen Dagmar where her life and legend became entwined with Denmark’s history.
Kammerslusen Ribe
5.6 km
Discover Copenhagen's Black Diamond: A fusion of modern architecture and cultural heritage on the waterfront.
Sønderho Church
18.9 km
An 18th‑century island church filled with Denmark’s largest flotilla of votive ships, anchoring Sønderho’s seafaring history in a tranquil Wadden Sea village.
Æ Kåver
19.0 km
Reborn wooden seamark on Fanø’s southern edge, Æ Kåver recalls 17th‑century seafaring in a wild Wadden Sea landscape of wind, sand and wide horizons.
Bunker
24.6 km
A concrete relic of World War II occupation, standing silent in Denmark's westernmost forest.
Namaste Esbjerg
24.9 km
Marselisborg Strand is Aarhus’ vibrant urban beach, blending sandy coastline, tranquil bay views, and easy access to city highlights and lush forest parks.
Esbjerg Art Museum
24.9 km
Historic bridge control tower reimagined as a creative hub with city views, art events, and cozy cultural experiences in the heart of Copenhagen’s harbor.
Esbjerg Water Tower
25.0 km
Historic red-brick water tower on a Bronze Age mound overlooking Esbjerg’s harbour, blending medieval-inspired architecture with the story of a young, ambitious port city.
Dronning Louise
25.0 km
Urban beachfront serenity meets Danish royal heritage at Marselisborg Strand, Aarhus’ favorite local escape for swimming, sunbathing, and seaside strolls year-round.
Christian IX statue, Esbjerg
25.0 km
Historic equestrian monument and central meeting point on Esbjerg’s main square, celebrating the king who founded Denmark’s youngest major North Sea port.
Vadehavskysten
25.1 km
An iconic copper bridge tower turned cultural gem, offering harbor panoramas, intimate events, and a taste of Copenhagen’s creative spirit on Knippelsbro.
Landgangen
25.1 km
Step inside a piece of Copenhagen’s iconic bridge architecture, now transformed into a creative hub for art, music, café culture, and panoramic city views.
Gangbroen over Toldbodvej, Esbjerg Havn
25.1 km
A converted harbor tower blending industrial heritage with contemporary art, panoramic views, and creative events on Copenhagen’s iconic Knippels Bridge.
Denmark
25.1 km
Marselisborg Strand is Aarhus’s urban beach escape, offering sandy shores, a classic pier, family-friendly facilities, and beautiful views right at the city’s edge.
Esbjerg Museum
25.2 km
Iconic harbor-view cultural tower on Knippelsbro, blending Copenhagen’s bridge heritage with art, events, and sweeping views across Indre By and Christianshavn.
Unmissable attractions to see
Det Gamle Rådhus Ribe
0.1 km
Compact in size but rich in stories, Ribe’s Old Town Hall reveals centuries of justice, ceremony and civic life within an atmospheric medieval shell.
Faldne fra Sønderjyske Krige, Ribe
0.1 km
Step into Viking-era life at Vikingborg near Ribe, where interactive exhibits, reconstructed buildings, and live reenactments reveal Denmark’s ancient Norse heritage.
Den Gamle Arrest, Ribe
0.1 km
Stay the night in Ribe’s old town prison, a 16th‑century listed house on the cathedral square where chaplains, schoolgirls and inmates once shared the same walls.
St. Catherine's Priory, Ribe
0.1 km
A beautifully preserved Dominican priory in Ribe, where brick cloisters, a serene church and a quiet garden reveal nearly eight centuries of Danish monastic history.
Jacob A. Riis Museum
0.1 km
The childhood home of a Danish-American reformer who documented poverty and changed a nation.
Ribe Kloster
0.1 km
A serene former convent tucked into Ribe’s cobbled centre, where brick Gothic walls, quiet courtyards and layered history evoke centuries of monastic life.
Hex! Museum of Witch Hunt
0.1 km
Explore the chilling history of witch hunts in 16th–17th century Denmark through immersive audio and artifacts in historic Ribe.
Taarnborg
0.1 km
A contemplative Renaissance townhouse in Ribe’s cobbled centre, where historic clergy once lived and today’s cultural life unfolds in quietly atmospheric rooms.
Kannikegaarden
0.1 km
Award-winning parish hall and archaeological showcase where contemporary Nordic architecture hovers above Ribe’s oldest brick ruins beside the cathedral.
Ribe Cathedral
0.2 km
Explore Denmark's rich glass and ceramic heritage at Holmegaard Værk, featuring live demonstrations and interactive workshops.
Ribe Domkirkeplads
0.2 km
Tiny but central parking right on Ribe’s cathedral square, putting you only steps from Denmark’s oldest town’s historic heart, shops and cobbled lanes.
Buste af Jacob A. Riis
0.2 km
A modest bronze bust in Ribe’s old town honouring Jacob A. Riis, the local boy whose New York photographs and journalism helped change urban social history.
Wooden bridges
0.2 km
Simple timber footbridges over Ribe’s quiet river, offering gentle views, soft light and a tranquil pause just beyond the medieval streets.
Ribe Water Wheel
0.3 km
A quietly turning water wheel on Ribe’s old dam, where rushing river water and medieval streets meet in a small but evocative glimpse of the town’s working past.
Stormflodssøjlen
0.3 km
Experience Danish creativity at Holmegaard Værk, where heritage glassmaking, live demonstrations, and cutting-edge design exhibitions come together in a vibrant historic setting.
Essential places to dine
Restaurant Jacob A. Riis
0.1 km
Square-side steakhouse and brasserie in Ribe’s historic heart, named after reformer Jacob A. Riis and serving generous, familiar dishes from morning through evening.
Pizza Express
0.1 km
Casual pizzeria on Ribe's main square serving traditional Italian pizzas in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Hotel Dagmar
0.1 km
Denmark's oldest hotel since 1581, blending Renaissance charm with modern hospitality on Ribe's historic square.
Restaurant Vægterkælderen
0.1 km
Hearty steaks and classic Danish flavours served in a candlelit 16th‑century cellar beneath historic Hotel Dagmar on Ribe’s storybook main square.
Quedensgård Cafe Og Krambod
0.1 km
Historic café and krambod in a crooked old merchant’s house in Ribe, blending Danish comfort food, a leafy courtyard and shelves of characterful curios.
Weis Stue
0.1 km
Centuries-old timber inn and restaurant on Ribe’s main square, serving classic Danish dishes and simple rooms in a wonderfully crooked historic house.
Pinocchio
0.1 km
Casual Italian pizzas and pastas served all day in a cosy, family-friendly restaurant right in the historic heart of Ribe’s medieval old town.
BØFFEN Restaurant
0.2 km
Homemade burgers and ice cream on Ribe's historic square—casual comfort food at unbeatable prices.
Kolvig - by Skovmose
0.2 km
Historic riverside dining in Denmark's oldest city, where Nordic cuisine meets industrial heritage.
Terpager & Co
0.2 km
Historic 16th‑century café, wine bar and deli in Ribe’s old town, blending Nordic hygge, plant‑forward cooking and small‑producer wines in a cozy courtyard setting.
Peking House Restaurant
0.2 km
Authentic Chinese buffet in historic Ribe's pedestrian heart—diverse flavors, fresh ingredients, family-friendly.
Monza Pizza
0.2 km
Authentic Italian pizza handcrafted on Ribe's historic main square
Huset Ribe
0.2 km
Casual café-brasserie and gourmet deli on a cobbled street in Ribe’s old town, perfect for light meals, good coffee and local delicacies in a relaxed setting.
Restaurant Sælhunden
0.2 km
Historic riverside dining in Denmark's oldest town, where 400 years of character meet fresh Danish cuisine.
Restaurant Backhaus ApS
0.3 km
Hearty Danish classics, crooked floors and cathedral views come together in this cosy Ribe townhouse restaurant with a charming courtyard and rooms upstairs.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Ribes Embroidery And Yarn (M Svendsen)
0.0 km
A cozy, floor‑to‑ceiling yarn and embroidery cave in Ribe’s historic center, where more than fifty years of color, fiber and patterns invite you to start a new project.
Habengood
0.0 km
Ribe's intimate vintage and vinyl destination where personal service meets curated second-hand treasures.
Janne K Ribe
0.1 km
Bright, comfortable women’s fashion in inclusive sizes, tucked into a historic townhouse on Ribe’s cobbled main street.
NEW FORM Ribe
0.1 km
Sporty, pet-friendly clothing store in Ribe’s historic center, stocking practical outdoor and casual wear for the whole family near the Wadden Sea coast.
Overdammens Idebutik
0.1 km
A cosy Ribe gift shop where Scandinavian homewares, seasonal decorations and thoughtful souvenirs are tucked into a warm, cobbled-street setting.
Det Gamle Apothek
0.1 km
A historic former pharmacy in the heart of Ribe, now a cosy Nordic shop filled with atmospheric décor, seasonal treasures and a touch of old-town magic.
Biti v/Tina Haugsted Larsen
0.1 km
Long-established Ribe corner boutique mixing Scandinavian-inspired women’s fashion, gifts and souvenirs in the atmospheric setting of the town’s central square.
Den Lille Ravbutik
0.1 km
A cosy amber specialty shop in Ribe’s medieval heart, where warm golden stones, Scandinavian design and coastal heritage come together in wearable souvenirs.
Garnslusen
0.2 km
Specialty yarn and embroidery shop in the heart of Denmark's oldest city
CHANGE Lingerie
0.2 km
Scandinavian fit-focused lingerie and loungewear in a cosy boutique on Ribe’s historic Mellemdammen, blending everyday comfort with a touch of indulgent elegance.
Imerco
0.2 km
Denmark's premier homeware destination offering Scandinavian design, kitchen essentials, and exclusive collections in historic Ribe.
Made in Ribe
0.2 km
Independent clothing and fabric boutique in Ribe’s medieval center, pairing Scandinavian style with personal tailoring and find-it-here-only souvenirs.
Tøjeksperten
0.2 km
Contemporary menswear in Ribe's historic pedestrian district, backed by Denmark's most generous return policy.
Butik B
0.2 km
Inviting women’s fashion boutique in Ribe’s historic center, blending Scandinavian style, everyday practicality and a relaxed, personal shopping atmosphere.
Tip Top I/S
0.2 km
A small, local clothing shop on Ribe’s historic Nederdammen, offering practical Scandinavian-style fashion in the heart of Denmark’s oldest town.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Strygejernet
0.0 km
Intimate corner pub in Ribe’s old town, pairing rustic coziness, smoke-free comfort and friendly bar life with simple drinks, games and unhurried evenings.
Stenbohus
0.1 km
Cosy, timeworn bar in the heart of Ribe, blending historic surroundings with easygoing drinks, local character and relaxed late‑night atmosphere.
Termansens
0.2 km
Intimate jazz and live music in a centuries-old townhouse, where Ribe’s historic charm meets cozy, small-scale culture house vibes after dark.
Klubben 1811
0.2 km
Casual, spacious bar in Ribe’s old town, mixing sports, pool and cold beer in a bright, easygoing setting just steps from the city’s medieval streets.
Café Valdemar
0.3 km
A compact late‑night bar and disco in the heart of historic Ribe, blending casual drinks, chart‑driven beats and a friendly weekend crowd on Sct Nicolaj Gade.
Vin For Dig Ribe
0.4 km
Cosy neighbourhood wine shop and intimate vinbar in Ribe, pairing curated bottles with generous takeaway tapas and relaxed Danish hygge.
Grosmann's
7.9 km
Small-town Danish hygge in a tiny cocktail bar on Kirkegade, where classic drinks, warm lighting and everyday village life meet in laid-back South Jutland style.
Mødestedet
18.9 km
Cozy wine bar on Skærbæk’s main street, where locals and visitors share unhurried glasses of wine, simple snacks and relaxed conversation from day to evening.
Bodega Pubs v/ Kim
18.9 km
Cozy local bodega in Skærbæk serving cold beer, simple drinks, and laid-back Danish bar culture in a friendly, down-to-earth neighborhood setting.
Dowdi Pub Bar
24.8 km
Old-school brown pub in central Esbjerg with inexpensive beers, wood‑panelled charm and a relaxed, local crowd from daytime regulars to late‑night lingerers.
Pappi's pub
24.9 km
Unpretentious, drinks-first bar on Kongensgade offering a simple Danish pub vibe, easy prices and a central stop-off point in the heart of Esbjerg.
Bjælkehytten - En Vestjysk BierBar
24.9 km
Timber-clad, late-opening beer hut on Esbjerg’s Skolegade, serving easygoing brews and shots in a cosy, West Jutland party atmosphere at the heart of nightlife.
Rustik - Bar & Natklub
24.9 km
High‑energy bar and nightclub on Esbjerg’s Skolegade, mixing industrial style, cocktails and a tightly packed dance floor late into the night.
SoHo - Bar & Cocktails
24.9 km
Adults-focused cocktail bar tucked inside Esbjerg Street Food’s old theatre hall, pairing crafted drinks, modern design and a lively, central city atmosphere.
King George
24.9 km
Esbjerg's beloved beer hall where Danish tradition, lively atmosphere, and authentic hospitality converge on Skolegade.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Quirky
- Unique
- Casual
- Scenic
- Fun-filled
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Colorful Aesthetics
- Vintage Styles
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Heritage Neighborhoods
- Landmarks
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly