Aarhus is set on the seaside in East Jutland, and with its elegant old town, it’s a pleasure to stroll. Cycle tours are also a great way to see the compact city, and you can borrow a City Bike free of charge. Try taking a bike tour of the area’s outstanding museums, including the ARoS art museum, and then pedal to Den Gamle By—the historic open air museum that houses buildings dating from the 16th century.
Aarhus also offers opportunities for reflection, and you can hike the Havreballe Skov forest or catch an opera at the ultra-modern Concert Hall Aarhus.
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11 Best Things to Do in Aarhus
The best things to do in Aarhus highlight the coolest attractions of Denmark’s second capital. As Copenhagen’s cool little sister, it shows promise. The city was elected the European Cultural Capital back in 2017 and spent years beautifying itself for its...
Aarhus’ food universe is full of exciting eateries, which the locals love to visit from time to time. The capital of Jutland offers a full range of local, French, Spanish and Italian food, to name but a few choices. You will find everything from tapas and other southern European delicacies, served in cozy surroundings, to juicy steaks, genuine American barbeque...
Shopping in Aarhus along the main pedestrian street allows you to soak up the vibes of the city's different quarters, all while exploring a vast mall, department stores and smaller indie shops. You can find the top brand names at big-box stores and the latest in Danish design and fashion at boutique clothiers.
In the Latin Quarter, you can browse cobbled streets lined with designer brands. The Frederiksbjerg neighbourhood is the...
Aarhus has been named one of the best shopping cities in the Nordic countries, and it’s for good reason. The town offers lots of different shopping options to match any style and budget. On Strøget, you can find well-known brands,...
As good old Lars Larsen, owner and founder of the Jysk retail chain, put it, you can be sure that it’s a good deal when two people from Jutland are pleased with the outcome. At the numerous markets in Aarhus,...
You have finished your dinner in Aarhus, the bill is paid and the question now is where to go next? The town has long been known for its culture and cozy atmosphere, so you could choose to go to an art exhibition, a live concert or to get something to drink.If you want a bit more action, you could go...
The City of Smiles is full of beautiful natural experiences, heavenly flavors and world class cultural events. For example, enjoy a show in the 120-year-old historic theater, Aarhus Teater, or catch a movie in the small, cozy movie theater on...
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