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Top Five - Things to do and see in Aarhus
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Things to do and see in Aarhus
1 or 2 days
in Aarhus!
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Take a couple of days off and enjoy life in Aarhus. Here you will find everything within walking distance. You will have the opportunity to experience a great number of both outdoor and indoor places, trendy shops and cozy cafés, forests and beaches. All through the year you can enjoy music and various events all over town. |
Attractions for everyone!
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Aarhus has well-known museums - with something for everyone. You can visit Den Gamle By and step into life as it was in the days of H.C. Andersen - or visit Moesgård Museum and travel back to the earliest period of the Viking Age - or visit the art museum ARoS which is known and admired. |
Shop 'till
you drop!
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All it takes is one short stroll through Aarhus and you instantly feel the pulse of the city. When you see the shopping bags on the verge of bursting, you understand why Aarhus has been selected Scandinavia´s number one shopping city. Mind, body and quality shopping - Aarhus has it all!
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Eating out
in Aarhus!
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Italian, Greek, American, Danish, Thai, French or Agentine – Aarhus has it all! Enjoy a dinner for two, with the family or together with your friends in restaurants or cozy cafés. Experience true gastronomic delights, distinguished by the use of excellent fresh products such as newly-caught fisch landed at the harbour and much more.
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Sports and Activities!
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Are you into sports and exercise?
Test your skills in a game of golf, go on a cycling trip, go sailing on the sea or enjoy a massage. Enjoy a time out in a wonderfully peaceful natural area near to the city, woods and beaches.
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1 or 2 days
Within walking distance
In Aarhus everything is nearby even though Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark. Everything is within walking distance and you can walk from one museum to another, go shopping and enjoy the city’s many cafés. In the afternoon you can also take a walk in the woods or along the sandy beaches near to the city.
Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter is the oldest part of Aarhus with small streets and old houses and a lot of shops, cafés and galleries. The streets have historical names such as Klostergade (Convent St), Volden (The Rampart) and Borggade (Castle St) – and in the centre of the quarter lies the Pustervig Torv square as a small and cozy oasis, perfect for a break. |
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Centre of art and culture
Enjoy a visit to the open air museum Den Gamle By (The Old Town) in the center of the city. Here you simply step right into life as it was in a Danish provincial town in the days of H. C. Andersen. Less than 10 min. away lies ARoS the main art museum and a fascinating museum for both adults and children. Most exciting is the five meters high statue ‘BOY’. He is true-to-life and perhaps also a bit scary.
There are also many fascinating exhibitions at the other museums in the city, such as The Women's Museum, The Steno Museum (the museum of science and medicine), The Natural History Museum and the Aarhus Urban Museum. And furthermore you can see interesting buildings, Churches, Castles and much more. |
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Moesgård Museum in the woods south of Aarhus tells you the history of Aarhus during the Viking age – and also the history that preceded them.
Here you can also see the extremely well preserved peat-bog corpse of the 2000-year-old Grauballe Man from the Iron Age -suddenly not without feeling a shiver run down your back.
Woods and beaches
Aarhus is situated on the coast, with woodlands to the north and south, and green areas and parks spread liberally throughout the central areas and outskirts of the city.
Along the woods are beaches typical of the Jutland east coast - idyllically situated close to woodlands and built-up areas, easily accessible with excellent parking and with calm waters perfect for families with children. |
Feel the beat in Aarhus!
Shop 'till you drop
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When you see the shopping bags on the verge of bursting, you understand why Aarhus has been selected Scandinavia’s number one shopping city. Here you will find virtually limitless shopping opportunities. |
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In Aarhus you will find chic shops, gorgeous department stores and different shopping centers. Here you can buy designer dress, piece of jewellery, unique glass bowls ”Made in Aarhus” and much more. |
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Design clothing and industrial art for individualists. If it weren’t for the unique Scandinavian atmosphere in the oldest part of Aarhus, you could be led to believe that you were in Southern Europe. |
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For those who want it all!
850 meters long this unique shopping high street is the city’s nerve-center, connecting the very best shopping precincts in the city center. |
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For connoisseurs and gourmets!
If you enjoy life to the full, you owe yourself to pay a visit to the streets in Frederiksbjerg. Here you will find gorgeous speciality shops offering high-quality foods, designs – and delicatessens – side-by-side. |
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Here you can find almost all your heart could desire. For the quality-conscious there are gorgeous lingerie and clothing shops. For active people this is the street where you can find the latest in sports equipment. |
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The general opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 9.30/10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Fridays from 9.30/10 a.m. to 7/8 p.m. The first and the last Saturday of the month most shops are open until 4 pm. |
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Get your own personal stylist and shopping assistance. Your stylist will show you the shopping facilities and the current fashion boutiques in Aarhus. |
All it takes is one short stroll through Aarhus and you instantly feel the pulse-beat of the city!
Eating out
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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. |
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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 atmosphere, the Klassisk Bistro 65 is one of the best in the area. |
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Sidebar is a vibrant, urban-cool place in stainless steel, raw stone, and black unpainted wood with a good helping of Scandinavian design. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Here they serve modern Danish as well as French gourmet food in cozy and relaxed surroundings where you can easily fill your-self at very reasonable prices. |
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Eating out in Aarhus - Italian, Greek, American, Danish, Thai, French, or Argentine – Aarhus has it all! For the family, for couples and for friends. |
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In the cafés and night-clubs you can enjoy delicious food, fun drinks, a vibrant atmosphere, and great live-music. There is always something going on i Aarhus |
Make the food and drink in Aarhus an experience of pure indulgence!
Activities
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Because of the lively sea environment and the many sidewalk restaurants Marselisborg Yacht Habour is a very popular excursion spot for the people of Aarhus. |
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Sunbeams over Aarhus are seven new routes that take you from Aarhus city into parks and countrysides. On walking, running or biking tours. |
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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. |
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Take a walk through Møllestien - the impression 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. |
Experience Aarhus!
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