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Romantic City Guide to Aarhus

♥ Hotels

Hotel Guldsmeden

Hotel Guldsmeden

is a small chain of hotels inspired by the island of Bali, with wonderfully appointed oases with wooden floors, carpets, teak furniture, and genuine pieces of art. Cosy, homely surroundings and intimacy are the characteristics of the 'Guldsmeden' hotels, and our staff bend over backwards to make you feel at home.

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Hotel Villa Provence

Villa Provence

is a small oasis rich in atmosphere and character – in the heart of Aarhus. All rooms and suites are individually designed in the Provençal style. Reception is in our cosy lounge-sitting room where guests can check in over a warm espresso or a chilled pastis. Our unique cobblestone atrium has tinkling fountains and tall lime trees and is perfect for enjoying a glass of chilled wine or an aperitif. Villa Provence has its own private car park and free WiFi.

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Hotel Cab Inn Aarhus

CABINN Aarhus

is situated in the heart of Aarhus, facing the Åboulevarden and the Aarhus river; entrance from Bispetorvet next to Aarhus Cathedral and the Aarhus Theatre.

It is right next to the 'Strøget' pedestrianised high street, and within easy walking distance of Concert Hall Aarhus, the ARoS art museum, and the Old Town.

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♥ Restaurants

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Restaurant Mefisto in Aarhus

Mefisto

The Mefisto gourmet café is situated in the Aarhus ‘Latin Quarter’ right in the heart of the city. The menu offers delicacies by way of snacks and main meals throughout the day.

 

Klassisk Bistro 65 in Aarhus

Klassisk Bistro 65

If you are not in a hurry and would like to enjoy a good meal with excellent wine in a cosy and friendly place full of atmos-phere, the Klassisk Bistro 65 is one of the best in the area.

Restaurant Sidebar in Aarhus

Sidebar

Sidebar is a vibrant, urban-cool place in stainless steel, raw stone, and black unpainted wood with a good helping of Scandinavian design.

Restaurant Le Coq

Le Coq

Le Coq is a French restaurant in one end and a bar in the other in the L-shaped rooms, for a prolonged and enjoyable evening out long after the desserts.

Restaurant ET

Restaurant ET

Here you can enjoy a genuine French dining experience; lightly sample the temptations, or immerse yourself in one of the delicious set meals from the exciting menu.

Restaurant Le Basilic

Restaurant Le Basilic

A visit to restaurant Le Basilic is a fine culinary experience at very reasonable prices. Here you can also bring your own wine to accompany your meal.

Brasserie Ferdinand

Brasserie Ferdinand

The Brasserie Ferdinand was voted Brasserie of the Year in Denmark in 2009 – a cool and elegant metropolitan-style brasserie serving food based on the very finest of products.

Restaurant Substans

Restaurant Substans

Here they serve modern Danish as well as French gourmet food in cosy and relaxed surroundings where you can heartily fill your-self at very reasonable prices.

Restaurants in Aarhus

Restaurants in Aarhus

Eating out in Aarhus - Italian, Greek, American, Danish, Thai, French, or Argentine – Aarhus has it al! For the family, for couples and for friends.

Gastronomy in Aarhus

Gastronomy in Aarhus

Highly creative culinary minds and the best quality raw ingredients from the local area have brought the food culture in Aarhus to a new gastronomic peak.

♥ Attractions

Top 10 for romantic restaurants and parks in Aarhus

Den Gamle By - The Old Town

Den Gamle By

In The Old Town you can meet the people and characters of yesteryear, experience life as it was in their living rooms and kitchens; and smell the flowers right in their own gardens.

 

ARoS - Your rainbow panorama

ARoS. Your rainbow panorama

a space which virtually erases the boundaries between inside and outside – where you become a little uncertain as to whether you have stepped into a work or into part of the museum

Marselisborg Memorial Park

Marselisborg Memorial Park

The Memorial park is just below Marselisborg Palace the summer residence of the Royal family. The Palace grounds include the Queen's rose garden which is open when the Royal family is not in residence

Den Permanente

Den Permanente

The beach Den Permanente is by far the most popular beach for young people in Aarhus, and it is only a 10-minute bike ride from the city centre! Enjoy the summer day and night.

The Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden is a green oasis near Den Gamle By and it contains plants from different habitats found in Denmark, placed in groups so that you can see what grows where. 

Free City Bikes

Free City Bikes

Aarhus is an excellent city for biking, as it is relatively flat and compact. You can reach most of the attractions by bike and the city has created many cycling paths to ensure a pleasant ride.

Marselisborg Yact Habour

Marselisborg Yacht Habour

Because of the lively sea environment and the many sidewalk restaurants Marselisborg Lystbådehavn is a very popular excursion spot for the people of Aarhus. 

Sunbeams over Aarhus

Sunbeams over Aarhus

Sunbeams over Aarhus are seven new routes that take you from Aarhus city into parks and countryssides. On walking, running or biking tours.

Market days in Aarhus

Market days

The market is one of the biggest and most vibrant in Denmark, and in combination with a large selection of vegetables, fruit and flowers, you can also find meat, eggs, fish, bread, and some handicraft products.

Møllestien

Møllestien

Take a walk through Møllestien - the ipression would be that time has stood still. And so it is - the street is simply idyllic with beautiful hollyhocks reminding you of romantic bygone days. 

How to get to Aarhus

Get to Aarhus by plain

By plane

There are two airports located near Aarhus. Both with air service and charter flights to and from popular holiday destinations.

Aarhus Airport
Aarhus Airport is located 45 minutes away (40 km north of the city). Buses from the airport depart outside the main entrance 20 minutes after every plane arrival. 

Billund Airport 
Billund Airport is located a 90-minute busride away from Aarhus. Ticket for the airport bus can be bourght on the bus. Please visit BillundAirport.dk for further information.

Get to Aarhus by ferry

By ferry

Aarhus harbour has ferry connections to Sealand with Mols-Linien. From Scandinavian countries you can take the ferry to Frederikshavn, Grenaa and Hirtshals and from there you can get to Aarhus by car, bus or train.

Color Line
SuperSpeed - You can travel from Norway to Denmark in less than 4 hours with Color Line! 

Stena Line
Stena Line is one of the world's largest ferry companies for passengers and you can travel from Sweden and Norway to Denmark


Mols-Linien 
Ferries between Jutland and the island of Sealand.
Get to Aarhus by car, bus or train

By car, bus or train

There are several ways to reach Aarhus by car, bus and by train. The Journey Planner can help you to find the easiest way with public transports.
Journey Planner

DSB
Trains run every hour from Aarhus to Copenhagen and main cities in Denmark. The train station is situated in the city center.

Deutsche Bahn
You can travel to Aarhus from Hamburg in just 4,5 hours and from Berlin in just 6,5 hours.


AarhusCard
If you come to Aarhus by car you can get free parking in the center of the city with an AarhusCard.

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Romantic restaurants in Aarhus

Romantic attractions in Aarhus - Top 10 romantic attractions and parks in Aarhus