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The 20 best activities for children

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Bring your children on holiday in the Aarhus region. Here, you will find a great selection of wonderful activities and experiences for children and much more that will make your family holiday absolutely unforgettable.

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Djurs sommerland
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Djurs Sommerland

Come see a world-class amusement park and discover the most epic news this year: Dinosaurland – a themed area showcasing wild dinosaurs and fun attractions.

Tivoli Friheden
Photo: Per Ryolf
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Tivoli Friheden

Tivoli Friheden is a theme park in the center of Aarhus located within walking distance from the city centre in the beautiful Marselisborg Forest. Make sure to visit Tivoli Friheden this year.

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Ree Park Safari
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Ree Park Safari

Visit Ree Park Safari and make an unforgettable visit in the exciting world of animals. Djursland’s big safari park offers wild experiences and activities among animals from the exotic parts of the wo...

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Randers Regnskov - Tropical Zoo
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Randers Regnskov - Tropical Zoo

In Randers Regnskov, you are in for a true tropic treat, complete with free-ranging monkeys, iguanas, sloths, jaguars, and a long list of other exotic animals. The rainforest is a bombardment of the s...

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Kattegatcentret
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Kattegatcentret

Are you ready for a sea of experiences? Let yourself be surrounded by sharks, watch the seals romp around in their natural environment, paddle in a kayak on the deepest polar ocean and learn more abou...

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Skandinavisk Dyrepark - Scandinavian Wildlife Park
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Skandinavisk Dyrepark - Scandinavian Wildlife Park

Scandinavian Wildlife Park on Djursland is probably Denmark’s most natural animal park, with lots of space for both animals and people.

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Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden
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Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden

The Tropical Houses (in Danish "Væksthusene") in the Botanical Garden in Aarhus are a place where numerous plant collections are presented and preserved in four different climate zones.

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Fregatten Jylland
Photo: Per Bille
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Fregatten Jylland

With 102 metres from bowsprit to stern, 44 cannons and 57 metres to the top of the masthead, Fregatten Jylland (the Frigate Jutland) is an experience with both room and entertainment for the whole fam...

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AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Zoo
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AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Zoo

AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park is a family-friendly discovery centre featuring northern Europe’s largest freshwater aquarium and a nature park with wild animals native to Denmark.

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Water & Wellness Randers
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Water & Wellness Randers

Water & Wellness Randers is Randers' new subtropical aqua park. Experience one of Denmark’s most modern and handicap-friendly aqua parks.

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The Energy Museum
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The Energy Museum

The Energy Museum connects the past, the present and the future. The museum is set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Tange, water from which still drives the turbines at Denmark’s largest hydropo...

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Escape Games
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Escape Games

Escape Games is an escape room in Stilling, close to Skanderborg and Aarhus. It is one of the largest escape rooms in Jutland, but more importantly Escape Games is for everybody, young and old.

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The World Map "Verdenskortet"
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The World Map "Verdenskortet"

Take your family on a trip around the world you will never forget! On the banks of Klejtrup Lake near Viborg, you can visit the large World Map and hike from Denmark to Spain, to Australia, and onward...

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Labyrinthia - Fun, Play and Learning
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Labyrinthia - Fun, Play and Learning

Labyrinthia is a fun, enjoyable and challenging attraction for children, adults and seniors, where you can exercise both your brain and legs. They are specialized in having various types of mazes and ...

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The Iron Age Village "Hvolris Jernalderlandsby"
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The Iron Age Village "Hvolris Jernalderlandsby"

Experience craftmanship from the Iron Age in Hvolris Jernalderlandsby. Learn more about how your ancestors lived, while you walk through the beautiful surroundings. 

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Climbing Park Klatreparken Randers
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Climbing Park Klatreparken Randers

Look forward to hours of entertaining, wild and challenging climbing experiences in Klatreparken Randers. Come and try the climbing routes, involving activities at various heights and levels of diffic...

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Klatreparken Silkeborg
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Klatreparken Silkeborg

Look forward to hours of entertaining, wild and challenging climbing experiences in Klatreparken Silkeborg. Come and try the climbing routes, involving activities at various heights and levels of diff...

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Rush, Denmarks biggest trampoline park
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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 ...

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Eventpark Aarhus
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Eventpark Aarhus

Event Aarhus is the largest of King Garoo’s play-lands. In the huge 5,000-square meter area people of all ages can happily immerse themselves in a wealth of activities and amusements – no matter the w...

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Legeland Viborg
Photo: Kenneth Loven
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Legeland Viborg

A great indoor fun-packed play land! Come and try the many activities, entertaining for the whole family.

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