The best beaches in the Aarhus Region
The beaches stretch as far as the eye can see, with many child-friendly beaches offering soft, white sand and plenty of space for swimming, playing and fun. The East Jutland coast is known for its shallow waters, making it a popular and child-friendly holiday destination every summer.
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Beach, water and cosiness
Take a dip in the refreshing water, build sandcastles along the coast, find the best SUP spots or enjoy a relaxing day sunbathing and picnicking on the beach. With 360 kilometres of coastline waiting to be explored on your holiday in the Aarhus Region, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your holiday experience.
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Grenaa Beach
Grenaa Strand on the east coast of Jutland is known for its fine white sand and clear blue water. It is not without reason that the beach is often mentioned as one of Denmark's best.
Photo: Roar Paaske
Photo: Roar Paaske
Bønnerup Beach
Bønnerup Beach on Djursland's northern coast has a lot of life in the summer months and is right next to Bønnerup Harbour. The sandy white beach is perfect for the whole family.
Photo: Jette Pedersen
Boeslum Beach
The beach has a wide grass and flower-covered meadow, fine white sand beach and beautiful clear water, which gets deep quite quickly, but nevertheless is a good family beach.
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Ahl Beach
Shallow water, sandy banks and plenty of birdlife. The water on both sides of the ferry port is shallow and warm, with large sandy islands that appear at low tide.
Photo: Kirsten Semberg
Vibæk Beach by Ebeltoft
Vibæk Strand is located right next to Ebeltoft Vig, where you can play beach volleyball and participate in many other activities both by and on the water. If you're travelling by car, there are good parking options close to the beach.
Photo: Jakob Vingtoft
Ballehage Beach by Marselisborg Forest in southern Aarhus
Ballehage Strand is a beautiful beach in Aarhus, located by the Marselisborg Forest and is a favourite destination all year round. Here you'll find facilities such as a jetty, toilets and changing rooms, ideal for both summer and winter bathing.
Photo: Roar Paaske
The Harbour Bath in Aarhus
The Harbor Bath in Aarhus is designed by the famous Danish architect Bjarke Ingels Group BIG. The triangular floating complex comprises a rectangular 50-metre-long swimming pool, a circular diving pool, square children’s pools and two saunas.
Photo: Roar Paaske
Femmøller Beach
Close to town and summer houses, child and disability friendly. On this stretch, the beaches out to Ebeltoft Vig, are generally quite shallow.
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Moesgård Beach
Moesgård Beach (or Moesgaard Beach) is a sandy beach at the edge of Marselisborg Forest, 5 miles south of the city centre.
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The bathing establishment Den Permanente
Den Permanente is one of Aarhus' best and most popular beaches and a sea bath consisting of one large common area with changing rooms, toilets and taps - and not far from the city centre. In the summer, you have access to a completely renovated, but lovely old-fashioned bathing centre.
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Bellevue Beach
Bellevue Beach is located in the outskirts of Aarhus, in Risskov 4 kilometres North of the city centre. This beautiful beach will be your new favourite, if your feet are sensitive; it has the finest sand and hardly any rocks in the water.
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Udbyhøj Beach
Udbyhøj Strand is a family-friendly beach with nearby campsite and playground.
Photo: Else Brask© VisitAarhus
Anholt Vesterstrand
Anholt Vesterstrand is a beach near Anholt harbour. The sand there is really fine, and there are nice sandbanks in the water. Anholt Vesterstrand is wide, and from there you can see all the way to Sønderbjerg on the southern end of the island.
Photo: Jakob Lerche
The Lake Fussing Sø
Fussing Sø is one of Denmark's largest and deepest lakes and is located in the centre of Fussingø National Nature Park. The water is clean and clear, and there is a bathing jetty on the lakeshore in the beautiful natural surroundings.
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Hjarbæk Beach Park
The beach at Hjarbæk is about 10 meters wide and consists of layed out sand.
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Nørresøbadet in Viborg
Nørresøbadet in viborg is a charming lake bath located at Nørresø in the heart of Viborg, offering delightful experiences and activities all year round.
Photo: Jesper Maagaard
The bathing lake Hald Sø in Dollerup near Viborg
The lake Hald Sø in Viborg is one of Denmark's deepest and most beautiful lakes - ideal for a refreshing dip in scenic surroundings close to forests and manor houses.
Photo: Roar Paaske© VisitAarhus
Swimming lake Vestre Søbad im Lake District
Vestre Søbad near Almindsø in Silkeborg is known as one of Denmark's cleanest lakes. The two impressive round bathing bridges next to each other offer both a children's pool and facilities such as changing rooms, benches, toilets, and a sauna.
Photo: Simon Hartwell Christensen© VisitAarhus
Swimming lake Østre Søbad im Lake District
The Lake Bath Østre Søbad by Almindsø, close to Silkeborg, is one of Denmark's cleanest lakes. There are two impressive round bathing bridges right next to each other, with a children's pool and facilities such as changing rooms, beautiful benches, toilets, and a sauna.
Photo: Bo Bozz Nørgaard
De Små Fisk - Swimming lake and beach park in Silkeborg
The beach park De Små Fisk is a scenic swimming and park area by Lake Brassø in the south of Silkeborg. Here you can swim, experience SUP adventures, relax in the shade or go for a walk in the surrounding woods.
Photo: VisitAarhus
Tange Sø
Tange Sø is the largest artificial lake in Denmark and it's a good place for swimming.
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Bathing safety: Always look out for signs, follow the applicable bathing advice and be aware of any current conditions.
Water quality: Throughout the season, bathing water quality is checked throughout the region. Read more about this here.
