Aarhus
Denmark · Central Denmark · 10 m
Description
Aarhus is Denmark's second-largest city and a vibrant university city on the east coast of Jutland. It combines historic streets and cultural landmarks with modern architecture and a revitalized waterfront. Among its best-known attractions are the ARoS Art Museum with Your rainbow panorama, the open-air museum Den Gamle By, and Aarhus Cathedral, the longest church in Denmark. With its diverse dining scene, lively cultural life and nightlife, and the nearby Moesgaard Museum, home to the famous Grauballe Man, Aarhus is widely regarded as the cultural capital of Jutland and one of Scandinavia's most appealing cities.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
- Tivoli Friheden
- Den Gamle By
- Moesgaard Museum
- Aarhus Cathedral
- Latin Quarter
- Dokk1
- Aarhus Ø
- The Infinite Bridge
- Marselisborg Palace
- Marselisborg Deer Park
- Botanical Gardens and the tropical greenhouses
- Aarhus Street Food
- Ballehage Beach
- Memorial Park
- Museum Ovartaci
- Women's Museum
- Aarhus Harbour Baths
- Student Nightlife
- Kalø Castle Ruins(Day trip)
- Mols Bjerge National Park(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- AAR
- Train stations:
- Aarhus H
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry