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.
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Would you like it to be a romantic get-away at a spa with wellness and relaxation, a culture trip with time to explore various museums and historical sights, or something entirely different?
Here, you will find inspiration among the Aarhus Region’s wide variety of wonderful possibilities.
Mols Bjerge National Park in Denmark offers a fantastic and varied nature consisting of a large part of the Danish nature types, but also some of Denmark's rarest nature.
The Ancient Road Hærvejen is an amazing hiking and cycling trail that runs down the spine of Jutland. Is goes along the watershed on the ridge of the peninsula and takes you through the magnificent landscape around Viborg.
Close to Silkeborg, Denmark's Outdoor Capital, lies the Sky Mountain Himmelbjerget - one of the most iconic places in Denmark's beautiful Lake District Søhøjland. Take a trip to the top of the tower and enjoy the breathtaking views of Julsø, the forests and the charming landscape.
Dollerup Bakker is a magnificent nature area in Central Jutland, 10 kilometres south of Viborg. The heather-clad hills are located by the village of Dollerup, and this is also where you'll find Hald Sø, one of Denmark's deepest lakes.
Randers Fjord Nature Park is one of Denmark's largest nature parks. Here, the fresh water from the Gudenå River meets the salt water of the Kattegat. The 293 square kilometre area has been designated a nature park and contains a wide range of different habitats.
On the small island of Anholt is Northern Europe’s largest low-lying heath, Ørkenen (the desert). Put on your walking shoes and explore Ørkenen’s impressive expanses, weather-beaten nature, and rare plants.
Læsten Bakker is a hilly area just 14 km west of Randers that is the largest protected area around Randers. The rolling terrain is perfect for a hike, during which you are sure to enjoy the view of Skalsådalen and the woodlands of Fussingø.
In the heart of Djursland, you will find Kolindsund, which was the largest lake in Jutland until 1874. Today the canals of Kolindsund run from Kolind to Grenaa, and the surrounding area is characterised by great natural beauty and rich birdlife.
Imagine a bridge on which you can walk and walk and walk. Without ever reaching the end. And in the most breathtaking scenery. This is exactly what you get, when you visit the wooden pier and work of art, The Infinite Bridge by Varna and Ballehage Beach in Aarhus.
In Randers Regnskov, you are in for a true tropic treat, complete with free-ranging monkeys, iguanas, sloths, jaguars, and a long list of other exotic animals. The rainforest is a bombardment of the senses with tropic experiences among fascinating animals from South America, Africa, and Asia.
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.
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.
South of Aarhus a forest belt streches 7 kilometres along the coast. The part of the forest near the city is known as Marselisborg Skovene (the Marselisborg Forests). The large, continuous and old beech stands which can be seen in this area are quite unique in Denmark.
The Memorial Park is just below the castle grounds (Marselisborg Palace), facing out over the Bay. Marselisborg Palace and Park is during the summer residence of the Royal family.
