Beaches
Beaches in the Aarhus Region
The best beaches in the Aarhus Region
Photo: Sarah Green
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.
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. With calm water c...
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.
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.
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 p...
Ballehage Beach
Ballehage Beach is located at the edge of Marselisborg Forest, 2 miles south of the city centre.
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 poo...
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.
Moesgård Beach
Moesgård Beach (or Moesgaard Beach) is a sandy beach at the edge of Marselisborg Forest, 5 miles south of the city centre.
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 summe...
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 s...
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 Søn...
Bathing safety: Always look out for signs, follow the applicable bathing advice and be aware of any current conditions.