Parks and Green Spaces in the Aarhus Region
The green Aarhus Region has large, recreational woodlands, idyllic lakes perfect for bathing, and stunning castles that look as if they have come right out of a fairy tale. And they are all well worth a visit at all times of the year.
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Castle Parks
Castle parks are fascinating. They are usually very well-looked after and grand, and at the same time they have a long history that displays how noble families have lived their lives years ago. Furthermore, they allow you to get close to the spectacular, old castles and manors that the parks belong to.
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Marselisborg Memorial Park
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.
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Rosenholm Castle Park
Rosenholm Castle Park has beautiful facilities, lime alleys dating from the 1740s, as well as a pavilion "Pirkentavl" dating from about 1600.
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The manor garden at Gammel Estrup
In 2003, the fine Baroque garden that was laid out centuries ago at Gammel Estrup's main building on Djursland was restored. Today, the baroque garden forms the centre of Gammel Estrup's impressive park.
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The Baroque castle Clausholm Slot near Hadsten
Clausholm Castle and Park near Hadsten is one of Denmark's best-preserved Baroque buildings from the 17th century – surrounded by a historic park, dramatic stories and royal love. The castle was built in the 1690s by Chancellor Conrad Reventlow, and from 1718-1730 it was owned by King Frederik IV who has left his mark on buildings and the park.
National Parks and National Nature Parks
In the Aarhus Region, you will find a national park and several national nature parks – this is where nature is allowed to evolve on its own, natural terms.
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Mols Bjerge National Park
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. Mols Bjerge is located on Djursland and its hallmark is the extraordinary Ice Age landscape, where humans have lived for millennia.
Photo: Jakob Lerche
Nature National park Fussingø
The park and forest Nature National park Fussingø near Randers is open to the public provides good opportunities for walking tours. Enjoy for instance the very beautiful view from Thomasbakke hill or see Fussing vandmølle (Fussing watermill), situated in beautiful surroundings by the dammed millpond.
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Nature National Park Kompedal Plantage
Kompedal Plantage is one of Denmark’s national nature parks and is an unbelievably beautiful stretch of scenery around Silkeborg. Go for a walk between the moss-clad hillsides, open heather plains, coniferous forest, and outwash valleys.
Green Oasis
Find peace and quiet in the bustling city.
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Aarhus University Park
In the centre of Aarhus lies the University Park, better known as Uniparken - a green oasis where nature, science and culture merge. The park, which today is Denmark's largest oak park, hides both stories and experiences, from C.F. Møller's iconic architecture to guided tours and fascinating museums.
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The Latin Garden in Viborg
Take a stroll through the Latin Garden in the centre of Viborg, close to Viborg Cathedral, and enjoy the scent of the many exciting flowers and herbs.
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The Botanical Garden in Aarhus
The Botanical Garden in Aarhus is a green oasis just to the west of Den Gamle By "The Old Town Museum" the Urban Museum in the centre of Aarhus. It is open to the public all the year round and is well worth a visit in all seasons of the year.
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Borgvold and the Bible Garden in Viborg
Borgvold and Bibelhaven in Viborg are a green oasis with historical depth and beautiful gardens - perfect for a peaceful stroll in the heart of the city.
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The City Park Lunden
The Lunden area of parkland in Silkeborg is the year-round setting for various events, from a fair for children attending the town’s after-school clubs to the traditional 1 May meetings.
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Randers Nature Center and Gudenå Park
Randers Nature Center is located in Gådenå Park, which is a large natural area near the Gudenå River, less than 1 km from the center of Randers. The area was originally part of the Gudenå River delta, which previously filled the entire Gudenå Valley with tributaries, canals, and wetlands.
