Easter in Aarhus | VisitAarhus

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Discover the top attractions opening in Easter 2027
Get ready - more popular attractions are opening their doors again around Easter. Experience the magic of Tivoli Friheden, whizz around the rides in Djurs Sommerland, meet the animals in Ree Park Safari and Scandinavian Wildlife Park - and much more! Check out the list of the most visited attractions and plan your next adventurous experience now.

Easter is celebrated in many parts of the world and is one of the most important holidays in Christianity. Several other holidays are associated with Easter, including Shrove Tuesday, Ascension Day and Pentecost.

Please note that stores are closed on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Easter Monday.

As Easter approaches, the page will be updated with the latest activities and experiences.

Find Easter experiences in the Aarhus Region

Take a look at the many attractions and you will realise that there is a wealth of wonderful experiences that you have never seen before - whether you are in Aarhus, Silkeborg, Randers, Viborg or Djursland.

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Easter at The Old Town Museum Den Gamle By

Easter in Den Gamle By - the Old Town Museum is always a special and wonderful springtime experience. Here you can follow the Easter egg back in time through the different neighbourhoods of the Old Town, chat with the postman and enjoy a delicious Easter lunch with history.

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The Artists Easter Exhibition in Aarhus

The artists adjudicated Easter exhibitions at Kunsthal Aarhus Building draws vast crowds. Few artists manage to get through the eye of the needle, and often the works chosen create intense debate about contemporary art.

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Active holidays in DGI Huset Aarhus

Visit DGI Huset Aarhus for fun, challenging and child-friendly activities during your holiday when DGI Huset is open for indoor jumping activities. You can also play badminton and other games with the whole family.

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Easter sailing in Silkeborg

Take a beautiful boat trip through Silkeborg's scenic surroundings and combine your boat trip with a delicious Easter lunch.

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Speed at Racehall

Racehall is equal to spontaneity, excitement, speed and happiness. At Racehall you have all the opportunities to live out your inner speed demon. And of course you can do this during winter too.

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Easter at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

Join in cutting out giant Easter letters for Boy, painting eggs and going on an Easter egg hunt among ARoS's works of art. During the Easter holidays, ARoS invites you inside for lots of experiences for the whole family – whether you're big or small.

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Easter hunt in Viborg

Take the children on an Easter egg hunt in Viborg city centre and learn more about why we celebrate Easter. The treasure hunt is designed as a kind of escape room around the cathedral quarter, where the whole family can enjoy a fun and enjoyable day together.

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Easter at Randers Art Museum

Take the kids on a cosy and creative Easter holiday at Randers Art Museum. Decorate eggs inspired by art and go on an exciting Easter hunt in the museum's collection.

Boy greets emperor fish at the Kattegat Centre in Grenaa

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Easter experiences in the Kattegat Centre

At the Kattegat Centre, Easter eggs come to life. Here, you can let the Eggcelerator 8500 bring your Easter drawing to life, go on a penguin egg hunt, experience the penguins' rock drama, and join the sharks and grey seals for their Easter lunch.

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The Horse racing Prince Henrik's Cup at Jydsk Væddeløbsbane

True to tradition, Easter brings exciting racing at the Prince Henrik Cup at Jydsk Væddeløbsbane - a day of trotting and galloping! Bring family and friends to the racecourse and enjoy a lovely spring day of fun and excitement.

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The story behind the Easter egg

One of the most important traditions is the Easter egg, which not only symbolises the resurrection of Jesus, but also became a symbol in the period around 1600, when Easter often coincided with Lent. Here, the many eggs that the hens began to lay in spring were collected to be enjoyed at Easter.

Do you know why Easter moves every year? Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, a time when day and night are in balance, and this rule beautifully connects Easter to both tradition and astronomy.