Explore the Forces of Nature
Natural science is a fascinating field that can provide answers to a lot of the things that we as human beings wonder about. And in the Aarhus Region, you will find great ways to explore the forces of nature.
Photo: Energimuseet
Go on a magnificent adventure in the world’s largest naturally created limestone mines or learn about the history of energy. Find out how the exploration of the universe has provided us with new technologies and examine the myriad of creatures that inhabit our planet.
Photo: The Steno Museum
The Steno Museum in Aarhus
Enter a world of wonder at the Steno Museum in Aarhus, where you can explore everything from nature's smallest building blocks - atoms - to the infinite, mysterious universe.
Photo: Mads Gregersen
Mønsted Limestone Mines near Viborg
Close to Viborg you'll find Mønsted Kalkgruber, the world's largest limestone mine, where you can explore a fascinating underground world. Here you'll get a unique insight into the history of the hardy men and women who have carved kilometres of tunnels by hand over the centuries.
Photo: Naturhistorisk Museum
Natural History Museum
At Naturhistorisk Museum, the Natural History Museum in Aarhus you can experience the abundance of life inhabiting the earth. Experience the museum's four permanent exhibitions and changing special exhibitions.
Photo: Energimuseet
The Energy Museum near Viborg
Energise history! At the Energy Museum you can dive into the history of energy, from the coal-black past to the green future. Explore the many exciting exhibitions and unleash your inner thrill seeker in fun, hands-on activities.
Photo: The Science Museum
Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden in Aarhus
In the Tropical Houses at the Botanical Gardens in Aarhus, you will experience a green world under one roof. Here you can explore four climate zones with plants from all over the world, learn about biodiversity and enjoy a break in the café's green surroundings.
Photo: Ruslan Merzlyakov, Science Museerne, Aarhus-Universitet
Ole Rømer Observatory
The Ole Rømer Observatory has undergone a major restoration in recent years, and you can now see the result in the beautiful area of Kongelunden in Aarhus, close to Jydsk Vøddeløbsbane and Marselisborg Castle.
