Autumn in the Aarhus Region

Halloween fun for the Whole Family

Anticipate a thrilling and enjoyable Halloween experience as pumpkins, skeletons, witches, and spiders take center stage.

Halloween for the whole family!

Photo: Djurs Sommerland

Explore nature - like the locals

Be inspired by the people who live in the area and know the small and big experiences and hidden gems.

Karlby og Sangstrup klinter strand på Djursland

Photo: Roar Paaske

Four Beaches That Will Bring you More Than ‘Just Another Day at the Beach’

Along the coast of Djursland, you are sure to stumble upon gems! Not the sort of gems that you can hang around your neck, but magnificent beaches that you did not know existed.

Ole Lund Kirkegaard facade i Skanderborg

Photo: Per Bille

In the fun footsteps of Ole Lund Kirkegaard

’Otto er et næsehorn’, ’Lille Virgil’ and ’Gummi Tarzan’ is just some of the known children’s stories from the Danish writer Ole Lund Kirkegaard. Jump into the stories and experience the magic yourself in Skanderborg.

Simon Grimstrup - local in the Danish Lake District

Photo: Tania Nørgaard

Five Running Routes for Your Holiday in the Danish Lake District

The list of possible routes around the Lake Highlands is endless, so it is hard to choose between the many wonderful outdoor options. I have suggested a number of marked-off routes that are well-suited for trail running, but they can just as well be used for hiking.

Take in the beautiful nature

Do not miss these natural wonders, when you visit Aarhus and the Aarhus Region. Here, you will find the seven most frequently visited nature attractions so that you can pinpoint the ones that suit your interests.

Sunrise in the Danish National Park Mols Bjerge on Djursland

The best experiences in nature

Læs mere her

Photo: Nationalpark Mols Bjerge

How do you want to enjoy your holiday?

Photo: Outdoorfestivalen

Speed, fun, and action

Where in Denmark will you find the best options when it comes to speed, fun, and action?

Photo: Sarah Green

Find your peace

When you plan your next holiday, come to Aarhus and allow yourself to find peace, to immerse yourself in something that interests you, or to get pampered.

Photo: Skovgaard Museet

Explore the cultural side of the Aarhus Region

Let yourself be drawn into the many cultural experiences that await you in Aarhus and in the Aarhus region as a whole.

On a rainy day

If you're feeling like being indoors, but want speed and action, we have a lot to choose between in the Aarhus Region. Race gocarts, explore play centres and bouncy castles, climb the walls, play badminton, go adventure golfing - or one of the many other things!

Indoor activities

On a rainy day

Photo: Brian Rasmussen, Randers Regnskov

Cultural experiences

Located right by the sea, bustling Aarhus has so much to offer, whether you are seeking experiences in beautiful nature or a city break including shopping, great food, culture, historic sites and loads of entertainment. With world-class attractions that rival those of many larger cities, you are guaranteed to find something to enjoy in Denmark's Second City.

Your rainbow panorama på toppen af ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum

Photo: Your rainbow panorama, Olafur Eliasson, 2006-2011, ARoS Art Museum, foto Lise Balsby

Culture, Art & Architecture in Aarhus

Aarhus is the best of Denmark in one place. Denmark’s second largest city 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 th...

Family in the charming streets of Ebeltoft on Djursland

Photo: Flemming Højer

City breaks in "Hyggelige" and cosy towns

In the Aarhus Region you will also find 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.

The 25 most frequently visited attractions in the Aarhus Region

Do not miss this when you visit Aarhus and the Aarhus Region. Here, you will find the 25 most frequently visited attractions around the region, and you will be surprised to see how versatile they are.