Cultural highlights in the Aarhus Region
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.
Three of Denmark's most visited museums are located in Aarhus
'Den Gamle By' (The Old Town) is perfectly unique attraction in Aarhus for the whole family to go on fascinating journey back in history. The museum is awarded the maximum three stars in the Michelin Travel Guide.
ARoS is one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe. And each year, ARoS has about half a million visitors, making it the most frequented art museum in Scandinavia.
The past is brought to fascinating life at the Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus. Moesgaard Museum has two Michelin-stars in the Michelin attraction's guide.
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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.
Explore the region’s historical museums, where the past as well as mysterious finds are being brought to life.
When nature becomes culture - and the forces of nature create excitement and wonder.
Bring your children to a museum and let them get actively involved.
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.
Experience more than 80 Museums ...
Culture, Art and City Life
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.
Culture and Music
Theater, opera and dance make the many stages in Aarhus come alive and the music is a chapter in itself.
Denmark is known for festivals and an unique festival culture, and the Aarhus Region offers you some of the absolute best.
Culture everywhere
As you travel the half-kilometre distance along the dam to Kalø Castle Ruins you are also travelling 700 years back in time.
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.
Historical buildings, cosy quarters and modern wonders - there might be a special experience just around the corner.
Explore the magnificent castles and manors in the Aarhus Region. You might even see... a ghost?
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.
Danmark's largest stonehenge, castle ruins, Bronze Age mounds... You can find many prehistoric monuments around the whole Aarhus region.
Go on a discovery tour
Explore both the city and the countryside and you'll find that there are so many hidden and exciting experiences in the landscape.
Did you know that you can find hidden trolls across the Aarhus Region? Go explore and see how many you can find.
Art, sculptures and nature are treasures we often just pass by. Focus on them and experience them in a whole new way.
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