When you are looking for cultural experiences, the Aarhus region is a perfect place to start. Here, you will find world-class museums ranging from natural history and art to vikings and regional history. You will also find a national park and the ancient road - both created in the Ice Age.
Photo: Medieafdelingen Moesgaard Museum
Three of Denmark's most visited museums are located in Aarhus
Take a journey through time with your family or friends in Den Gamle By in Aarhus. See, feel and experience the history of Danish towns through four different time periods: 2014, 1974, 1927 and 1864.
ARoS is an international art museum in the centre of Aarhus, second city in Denmark. With five galleries and an entire floor dedicated to installation art, ARoS offers an important free space where…
The past is brought to fascinating life at the Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus. The exhibits are based on the latest research and technology and aim at giving you an insight into prehistory and anthropology in an entertaining and surprising way.
If you take an interest in art, you will enjoy the art museums found around the region, housing impressive collections by renowned Danish and international artists.
Bring your children to a museum and let them get actively involved.
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More than 80 Museums
The Aarhus Region is home to world-class museums. Three of Denmark's most visited museums are located in Aarhus: ARoS Art Museum, The Old Town Museum and Moesgaard Museum.
Denmark’s second largest city Aarhus is an unmissable destination with its forests, beaches and world class architecture and art. Shop at small independent shops, explore the old city’s history and art or spend a day in the beautiful Danish nature in the middle of the city.
In the Aarhus Region you will find Denmarks second city Aarhus but also cosy (hyggelige) and relaxed towns with charming streets and intimate places to shop and rest your feet, which invites you to unforgettable holidays with friends and family.
Hjejlen is the world's oldest original coal-fired steamer in operation. During the summer, it and other tour boats in the Hjejle fleet sail daily from Silkeborg to Himmelbjerget and also between Ry and Himmelbjerget.
In the Aarhus region we have two cathedrals - in Viborg and in Aarhus. Furthermore, we have many beautiful, unique and historical churces in the whole area.
