The Aarhus Region is like one big Summer family park

Explore the Aarhus Region, a summerland full of activities, fun, speed and action. The focus is on holidays, and in addition to cool and fun experiences, there are plenty of opportunities for swimming, beautiful holiday homes and cosy campsites, delicious food and great family fun.

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Therefore, make your and the children's summer holiday special and experience some of the many summer activities, attractions and wonderful experiences the Aarhus Region has to offer.

T-Rex Family Coaster in Djurs Sommerland

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Djurs Sommerland - the largest amusement park in the Nordic region

In Djurs Summerland, it's just more fun for everyone. Look forward to experiencing 60 attractions, Denmark's best roller coasters, a huge water park - all spread across 9 adventurous theme areas with fun and play for the whole family.

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Tivoli Friheden

Enjoy an unforgettable journey to Tivoli Friheden, nestled in the heart of Aarhus in the centre of Denmark. Here you will find an amusement park with roller coasters, a beautiful Ferris wheel, and lots of fun, cosiness and excitement for the whole family!

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Water & Wellness - Randers Waterpark

Water & Wellness Randers is Randers' new subtropical aqua park. Experience one of Denmark’s most modern and handicap-friendly aqua parks.

Water slide at Landal GreenParks in Lake District Søhøjlandet

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Landal Søhøjlandet - Waterpark

Enjoy the tropical climate at Landal Søhøjlandet’s waterpark – on a hot summer’s day, or when the snow is falling outside.

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The World Map "Verdenskortet"

Take your family on a trip around the world you will never forget! On the banks of Klejtrup Lake near Viborg, you can visit the large World Map and hike from Denmark to Spain, to Australia, and onward to the United States.

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Labyrinthia - Fun, Play and Learning

Labyrinthia is a fun, enjoyable and challenging attraction for children, adults and seniors, where you can exercise both your brain and legs. They are specialized in having various types of mazes and labyrinths.

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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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Jump Amok in RUSH in Aarhus

When the calendar says summer holidays, you can work up an extra sweat and burn off plenty of energy at Rush in Aarhus, Jutland's largest indoor trampoline park. There are hours of fun and entertainment with trampolines in many different sizes.

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Climbing Park Klatreparken Randers

Look forward to hours of entertaining, wild and challenging climbing experiences in Klatreparken Randers. Come and try the climbing routes, involving activities at various heights and levels of difficulty.

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Climbing experiences in Klatreparken Silkeborg

Look forward to hours of entertaining, wild and challenging climbing experiences in Klatreparken Silkeborg. Come and try the climbing routes, involving activities at various heights and levels of difficulty.

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Auning Kart Park

Jump into one of Auning Kart Parks cool go-karts, feel the swoosh of up to 65 km/h and get an adrenalinefilled experience in surroundings that are second to none.

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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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The Climbing Park in Tivoli Friheden

The climbing park in Tivoli Friheden is the largest of its kind in a Danish amusement park. You can climb around from 3 to 15 meters up in the treetops, challenge 39 trees, 57 platforms, and 69 climbing elements.

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Rail bike trip with Djursland for Fuld Damp

Rent a dresine, a rail push trolley, from Djursland for Fuld Damp and have a ride on the old railway track between Allingåbro and Randers for a total length of 16 km. Each railbike can accommodate up to 4 people.

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Legeland Viborg

A great indoor fun-packed play land! Come and try the many activities, entertaining for the whole family.

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Huge Aqua Park in Djurs Sommerland

Experience the colossal Vandland, which provides hours of fun for water lovers of all ages. Ride 12 meter high waves on The Wave or follow the current down the steep mountainside on Wild River.

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Silkeborg BikePark

Silkeborg BikePark is Silkeborg's MTB "playground". The park's different tracks are each marked with a color that tells you the complexity of the track.

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Subtropisk Baths by Lübker Golf & Spa Resort

Go for a dive in the Subtropical Baths at Lübker Square and let go of your inner child on 3.500m2 breathing space.

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Obstacle course Iller Hinderbahn

Iller Hinderbahn is a fun obstacle course just outside Silkeborg. There's plenty of fun for the whole family - completely free.

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Harbour boat trip with Aros Cruises

Join Aros Cruises on a harbour tour of Aarhus and experience the city from the water. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about the harbour, the architecture, Aarhus Ø and the city’s maritime life.

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Harbor Cruise in Aarhus with Havternen

Experience Aarhus from the water with the Aarhus harbour tour. Enjoy the maritime atmosphere and listen to exciting stories about the old and new Aarhus, as well as the modern urban area Aarhus Ø with brand new world-class Scandinavian architecture.

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Playgrounds

Find the best playgrounds in the Aarhus region. Here, children can play and have fun - explore and maybe even meet new playmates.

Par på tur langs Grenaa strand på Djursland

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The best beaches

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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The best SUP spots

Stand Up Paddle, also known as SUP, is a great water sports activity suitable for everyone - whether you're an experienced or beginner, with family, friends or your partner. Here are some tips on the very best places in the Aarhus Region where you can enjoy the water from a paddleboard.

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Free experiences

There are many free experiences in Aarhus and in the Aarhus Region that can be enjoyed throughout your vacation in the Aarhus Region in Denmark. Here you will find our guide to some of the best free experiences the region has to offer.