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If tours of the Oksbøl World War II refugee camp sparked interest in Danish history, there’s plenty nearby to explore. It’s a five-minute drive to Pansermuseet, where fire trucks, armour and model cars are all on display, and 15 minutes to Tirpitz Museum, which crams in 20,000 years of history from mammoths to modern warfare. In Esbjerg, 20 minutes away, there’s a Fisheries and Maritime Museum complete with aquarium and plenty of seals. This is the right spot to come to if sea-based escapades appeal: it’s less than 15 minutes from base to the coast of the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea National Park, and the Wadden Sea island (and bird sanctuary) Langli can be reached by foot or bus from Ho (also 15 minutes). Urban days area a cinch hereabouts too, as the port town of Esbjerg and its museums, gardens and beaches are 25 minutes away, and the city of Varde is even closer (15 minutes) for shopping, restaurants, museums, gardens, a model village and a golf course. Before leaving, raise a glass to celebrate a successful getaway on a trip to Fjordgård Vin and Vadehav, less than 10 minutes from base, for tours and tastings.