Have crocodiles got stones in their stomach? Explore The Natural History Museum and find the answers to a lot of exciting and interesting questions.

There is fast action when the horses race to cross the finishing line first at the ’Jydsk Væddeløbsbane’ Racetrack. If you bet on the fastest horse, you win, so bring Mum and Dad along for some fun and enjoy a genuine horse-racing atmosphere.

Here you can see fallow and sika deer and wild boar running about and playing together. You may also feed the animals fresh fruit and bread.
Dyrehaven (The Deer Park)
Marselisborg Skov
Ørneredevej
DK-8270 Højbjerg
FREE ADMISSION

Need a breath of fresh air? In Århus there are great opportunities to enjoy nature. How about, say, a picnic with Mum and Dad, or go toad-catching with your friends? Find one of the many exciting playgrounds and fun areas for play and other activities in the city.

An oasis on 20 acres for children and adults. The largest organic garden in Denmark boasts of a playground with bales of straw to jump in, sandpits, playhouse, willow huts, tunnels and last but not least goats, sheep, pigs, donkeys and chickens waiting to be petted.

The Organic Garden is located in Odder, 20 km south of Århus.

Walking round the Årslev Engsø lake you can see the frogs leaping and hear them croaking. You may catch toads in the lake, or climb one of the bird-watching towers and watch the many birds nesting in the reeds.

Take a break and enjoy your food at Ørnereden. This area is situated in the woods south of Århus, with a covered space with tables and benches where you and your family can sit down and enjoy your own food. And there is lots of space for playing and for ball games while Mum and Dad finish their meal.
Marselisborg Skov (Marselisborg woods)
Ørneredevej
DK-8270 Højbjerg
FREE ADMISSION