The 25 most frequently visited attractions in the Aarhus Region
Discover the most visited attractions in Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, and throughout the entire Aarhus Region. You will be surprised by their diversity, ranging. Choose from unforgettable experiences that you shouldn't miss during your visit to Eastern Jutland.
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Whether you are in Aarhus, Viborg, Randers, Silkeborg in the Lake District Søhøjlandet or Djursland - a visit to the Aarhus Region is not complete without at least one visit to a museum.
Djurs Sommerland - the largest amusement park in the Nordic region
In Djurs Summerland, it's just more fun for everyone. Look forward to experiencing 60 attractions, Denmark's best roller coasters, a huge water park - all spread across 9 adventurous theme areas with ...
Tivoli Friheden
Enjoy an unforgettable journey to Tivoli Friheden, nestled in the heart of Aarhus in the centre of Denmark. Here you will find an amusement park with roller coasters, a beautiful Ferris wheel, and lot...
Den Gamle By - The Old Town Museum in Aarhus
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 Art Museum
ARoS is an international art museum in the centre of Aarhus, second city in Denmark. With five galleries and an entire floor dedicated to installation art, ARoS offers an important free space where it...
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 anthropolog...
Randers Regnskov - Tropical Zoo
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 s...
Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden
The Tropical Houses (in Danish "Væksthusene") in the Botanical Garden in Aarhus are a place where numerous plant collections are presented and preserved in four different climate zones.
Old Dyers Yard Museum Farvergården
At Museet Farvergården in Ebeltoft, you get to learn about the dyeing of yarn and clothing as it was done in the past. Farvergården is a large courtyard area where you can even see the original chip s...
The Kattegatcentre on Djursland
Are you ready for a sea of experiences? Let yourself be surrounded by sharks, watch the seals romp around in their natural environment, paddle in a kayak on the deepest polar ocean and learn more abou...
AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Zoo
AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park is a family-friendly discovery centre featuring northern Europe’s largest freshwater aquarium and a nature park with wild animals native to Denmark.
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 hard...
Gammel Estrup The Danish Manor & Estate Museum
At Gammel Estrup Danmarks Herregårdsmuseum, the Manor Museum, you step directly into history. Here you can experience how counts and countesses lived everyday life and celebrations in the manor's gran...
The Green Museum
At Det Grønne Museum - The Green Museum, you can experience hunting, forests, agriculture, and food all gathered under one roof for the first time. This beautiful and vibrant museum is located in stun...
Frigate Jylland – a Living Museum Ship from the 19th Century
The frigate Jylland is a historic naval vessel from 1860 – built for war, used as a royal yacht, and preserved as a museum. Today, it lies moored in Ebeltoft, where visitors can explore the ship’s man...
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 ex...
Museum Jorn
Museum Jorn is beautifully located in Silkeborg directly down to the Gudenåen river. The museum was founded by Asger Jorn (1914-1973), one of the CoBrA artists and one of the most important Danish art...
KØN - Gender Museum Denmark
Visit KØN - Gender Museum Denmark and you will experience a strong focus on the cultural history of gender, gender issues, gender equality, body and sexuality, as well as taboos and boundaries, where ...
Museum Østjylland Randers
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 ...
Skandinavisk Dyrepark - Scandinavian Wildlife Park
Scandinavian Wildlife Park is Denmark’s most natural animal park. Get close to Nordic animals in large, scenic enclosures – naturally.
The paddle steamer Hjejlen
Memories are in sight when you board Hjejlen, the world's oldest operating coal-fired paddle steamer, or one of the eight sisters in the Hjejle Company's beautiful fleet. The Hjejlen sails on the Silk...
Glass - Museum of Glass Art
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. ...
Randers Kunstmuseum
Randers Kunstmuseum is filled with exciting art experiences for everyone. The museum contains a large number of works by some of the major figures of Danish art over the last 200 years. The unique art...
Skovgaard Museum
The Skovgaard Museum is the art museum in Viborg. It houses works by the Skovgaard family of artists as well as changing art exhibitions.
Art Center Silkeborg Bad
The Art Center Silkeborg Bad never stands still. Here you can experience changing exhibitions of both Danish and international artists, who time after time transform the old spa "Silkeborg Bad" into a...
Museum Østjylland Grenaa
Museum Østjylland welcomes you to exciting exhibitions and historical activities for children and adults year-round.
More than 600 attractions ...
But in the Aarhus region, there are no less than 600 attractions waiting for you. Big and small. Museums, amusement parks, zoos and animal parks, nature areas, architecture and much more.
More than 600 attractions
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