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All over Denmark, week 42 is packed with children's activities

In week 42, all schools in Denmark are closed. This means that many families take their autumn holidays, and every year there are many activities during this week, including great Halloween experiences for children.

Halloween i Djurs Sommerland
Photo: Djurs Sommerland

Museums and attractions go All In!

In Denmark, the autumn break falls in week 42, when schools are closed. Below, we have compiled a list of some fun and enjoyable activities.

In the Aarhus Region, the museums, as always, go all in when the autumn break begins in week 42 – offering a cornucopia of experiences and activities aimed at children and young people.

From Vikings to wild animals – autumn holidays at museums and attractions  

And in the Aarhus region, we have plenty of museums and attractions. Whether it’s museums, amusement and theme parks, zoos, or similar venues, almost all of them have arranged fun, cozy, and educational activities. 

Together with your children, you can, among other things, make your own paper, carve turnip lanterns, whittle willow sticks, go on treasure hunts, or dive into fun games and creative activities. Here, you’re not just watching – you’re part of the experience.

Have a wonderful week 42 in the Aarhus Region 🎃🍂!

Halloween and fun activities

Please note: not all attractions have updated their activity calendars for the autumn break yet, but as soon as we are informed, we will update the list below.

After Dark in Djurs Sommerland
Photo: Djurs Sommerland

Magical Halloween and After Dark in Djurs Sommerland

Look forward to Magical Halloween and After Dark at Djurs Sommerland, which once again transforms the park into one of Denmark's biggest Halloween experiences during the autumn holidays. It is mega (un)cosy and atmospheric when the entire park is invaded by over 40,000 magical pumpkins, large Halloween creatures, rattling skeletons and creepy giant spiders.
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HALLOWEEN Tivoli Friheden Aarhus
Photo: Tivoli Friheden

Halloween at Tivoli Friheden

Look forward to a week of lots of Halloween excitement and fun in Aarhus when the amusement park Tivoli Friheden is invaded by terrifying creatures and giant spiders. If you already feel a shiver running down your back, don't be too afraid because amid all the thrills and horrors there will also more friendly and familiar faces, and activities to have fun with.
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Allerheiligen in Den Gamle By
Photo: Den Gamle By

All Saints Day in Den Gamle By

Experience All Saints' Day in Den Gamle By - The Old Town Museum, where you can learn about superstition, dragon puppets, mysterious ghosts, poisonous plants, and much more from, among others, the priest, farmhands, and kitchen maids.
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Halloween in Ree Park Safari
Photo: Ree Park Safari

Halloween in Ree Park Safari

During the autumn holidays, Ree Park Safari is filled with fun and exciting experiences for the whole family. The park provides an atmospheric setting with beautiful autumn colours, fascinating animals and a wealth of activities that entertain and enchant children and adults alike.
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Sofie
Photo: Gammel Estrup Danmarks Herregårdsmuseum

All Saints Eve at Gammel Estrup

Gammel Estrup Museum is haunted! 31 October is a magical evening when mysterious things happen at the manor house in Djursland, and who knows if some of the manor's former residents will turn up...
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Apples in a tub
Photo: Gammel Estrup Danmarks Herregårdsmuseum

Make apple juice during autumn holidays at Gammel Estrup

At Gammel Estrup Museum in Djursland, during the autumn holidays (week 42), you can experience how people in the old days prepared for the long coming winter and participate in the many cosy apple activities in the Orangeries in the Manor Garden.
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Nordic Seaplanes
Photo: Nordic Seaplanes

Sightseeing over Aarhus with NORDIC Seaplanes

Experience Aarhus from the air and get a fantastic view of the city, sea and forest. The NORDIC Seaplanes seaplane will take you on a completely different tour, where you're sure to get a great experience and a little tingle in your stomach.
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Racehall in Aarhus
Photo: Racehall

Speed at Racehall

Racehall is equal to spontaneity, excitement, speed and happiness. At Racehall you have all the opportunities to live out your inner speed demon. And of course you can do this during winter too.
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Viborg city in autumn colours
Photo: Roar Paaske

Halloween and Culture Night in Viborg

Halloween and Culture Night in Viborg transform the city into a spooky universe where you can explore parades, ghost trains and creative cultural events – fun and frights for the whole family in the heart of Viborg.
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Cook over a campfire at Karpenhøj Nature Centre
Photo: Karpenhøj Naturcenter

Autumn holidays at Karpenhøj Naturcenter

During the autumn holidays, Karpenhøj Nature Centre in Djursland offers nature fun for the whole family. Try your hand at bushcraft and eat delicious food in nature.
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Active holidays in DGI Huset Aarhus
Photo: RAISFOTO© Påskeferie i DGI Huset Aarhus (c) RAISFOTO

Active holidays in DGI Huset Aarhus

Visit DGI Huset Aarhus for fun, challenging and child-friendly activities during your holiday when DGI Huset is open for indoor jumping activities. You can also play badminton and other games with the whole family.
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Rush Danmark
Photo: Rush Danmark

Rush, Denmarks biggest trampoline park

Rush is the biggest trampoline park in Jutland. It consists of more than 4200 sq ft trampolines and trampoline activities enjoyable for both children, adults, and everyone with the desire to jump and play.
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Photo: Thomas Nørremark, VisitAarhus

Sightseeing

Take part in a harbour tour, city walk, city hall tour or similar, you can find great tips on our overview of sightseeing and guided tours in the Aarhus Region.