Dive into the myriad cultural experiences awaiting you in Aarhus and throughout the entire Aarhus Region - whether under open skies or within indoor spaces.
Photo: Skovgaard Museet
In 2017, when Aarhus hosted the European Capital of Culture, the city and the entire region transformed into a global cultural treasure. This unforgettable year not only elevated our domestic and international reputation but also opened the doors to numerous deeply enriching cultural experiences.
Experience history up close
Many places offer you the opportunity to step into the past and meet the people who once inhabited and lived in the area. Alternatively, you can delve into today's creative storytellers, come face to face with the past, and embark on time travels to a distant era, long before our own.
Photo: Photo/Media Department - Moesgaard Museum
Moesgaard Museum
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.
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, Aarhus’ international art museum, invites you to a world of world-class art. Here you can experience works such as Your rainbow panorama and As Seen Below – The Dome, and discover and explore unique collections including 18th-century art – and much more.
'The Grauballe Man' has been surrounded by mystery and intrigue ever since a local team of peat diggers happened to uncover a body in the Nebelgaard Mose peat bog in the village of Grauballe, just west of Aarhus. This fortuitous find took place on 26th April, 1952.
The Tollund Man - a more than 2,200-year-old well-preserved bog body
In 1950, a dead body was found in a bog near Silkeborg, and this should turn out to be quite a sensational find. The bog body, which was later named the Tollund Man, happened to be between 2,200-2,400 years old and exceptionally well-preserved.
At Det Grønne Museum - The Green Museum, on Djursland, you can learn about hunting, the forest, agriculture and food all under one roof. Here, history comes to life through exhibitions, activities and stories about nature, local produce and the way of life that has shaped Denmark.
In several places in East Jutland you can explore Museum Østjyland's exciting stories from past to present. In Randers, the museum invites you on a captivating cultural and historical journey through time - from ancient mysteries to modern life.
Glass - Museum of Glass is an international museum of modern glass art, beautifully situated in the town of Ebeltoft. All year round, you get to experience changing exhibits of world-class glass art. The museum’s permanent collection comprises more than 1,600 pieces from around the world.
Viborg Cathedral was originally built in the 12th-13th century in Romanesque style and holds a strong presence in both the cityscape and the city's long history.
Randers Art Museum covers more than 250 years of art and tells stories of how Denmark and the arts have changed over time in dialogue with the wider world.
The bicycle route Kulturringen will lead you through Danish culture which is located in beautiful and varied landscapes with roaming hills, lakes, ocean, forests and streams. Experience castles, museums, ruins, charming fishing villages and much more.
At De fem Halder, the five Halds, near Viborg, you can explore 800 years of Danish history in a scenic area by Lake Hald. Discover castle ruins, a manor house setting, an exhibition, walks and historical traces, all set amidst and close to nature.
Aarhus Cathedral is an impressive landmark in the centre of Aarhus – Denmark's longest and one of the country's oldest cathedrals. Discover Gothic architecture, frescoes and a vibrant church interior.
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.
GAIA Museum Outsider Art exhibitions are created on the edge of or outside the traditional range of art. Its works are in a category of their own, in that they do not represent a given style or school, but a multitude of different forms of expression.
