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.
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.
Marselisborg Memorial Park
Visit the Marselisborg Memorial Park and take a peaceful walk in the garden areas. Experience the blossoming greenery, work out in the large fitness area, play on the playground, sunbathe and much more.
Rosenholm Castle Park
Rosenholm Castle Park is a wonderfully beautiful park. Rosenholm Castle Park has beautiful facilities, lime alleys dating from the 1740s, as well as a pavilion "Pirkentavl" dating from about 1600.
The manor garden at Gammel Estrup
Discover the fine Baroque garden that was laid out centuries ago at Gammel Estrup's main building on Djursland. The garden has now been restored and forms the centre of Gammel Estrup's impressive park
The Baroque castle Clausholm Slot near Hadsten
Clausholm Castle near Hadsten, between Randers and Aarhus, is a Baroque castle with royal history, lavish interiors and an atmospheric park. Enjoy guided tours and dramatic storytelling during the summer months.
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.
Mols Bjerge National Park
The National Park in Mols Bjerge is an extraordinary sight of nature. The landscape is absolutely unique as it has taken form in the Ice Age.
Nature National park Fussingø
The park and forest Nature National park Fussingø 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.
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.
Aarhus University Park
Universitetsparken is a beautiful park at the Aarhus University. The University Park is a nice place to enjoy a sunny day on the vast grass lawns with their shady trees, and you are surrounded by the iconic buildings and dorms of Aarhus University, and you will also find Aarhus Natural History Museum on the premises.
The Latin Garden in Viborg
The Latin Garden in Viborg is an atmospheric, historic garden in the middle of the city. Discover roses, fragrant flowers and a monastic atmosphere in the old garden oasis behind Viborg Museum.
The Botanical Garden in Aarhus
The Botanical Garden is a green oasis in Aarhus city. It is open to the public all the year round and is well worth a visit in al seasons of the year.
Borgvold and the Bible Garden in Viborg
Borgvold and Bibelhaven in Viborg is a historic park with flowers, biblical plants and a playground – a green oasis close to the city centre.
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.
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.
