Outdoor activities in Aarhus

Photo: Bestseller Aarhus City Halvmarathon

In the water or on land - there are plenty of opportunities for activities both in and around Aarhus.

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Surf Agency

Surf Agency is the hub for Stand Up Paddle Surfing (SUP) and Kitesurfing in Aarhus and is located at Aarhus beautiful Lystbadehavn and close to the new developing harbor-city Aarhus Ö.

Outdoor fitness parks

If you enjoy running in beautiful natural surroundings, there are ample opportunities in and around Aarhus, where you can also combine running with a great workout using the fitness equipment which yo...

The Horse-racing Track

The horse-racing track is situated like an oasis in beautiful natural surroundings close to the city centre. Here you can watch the horses being trianed or enjoy the food they have brought along in th...

Angling in Aarhus

Aarhus is blessed with a wealth of places of great natural beauty where you spend hours on end in the happy company of your fishing rod. Along the Bay of Aarhus there are excellent spots for angling w...

Aarhus by bike

Hop on the bike and explore the city (and the nature) from a different perspective.

Aarhus SeaRangers

Aarhus SeaRangers is a cultural institution in Aarhus, building a "bridge" across the Aarhus city, the harbour and the bay. Its mission is to make the sea accessible to all.

Aarhus sea swimming course

Once you are smitten by open sea swimming it is a habit which is hard to let go of. The swimming course is for sea swimmers. Since the water temperature can be much lower than what you are used to, yo...

Discgolf i Aarhus

Tag vennerne eller familien med til et spil discgolf i Risskovparken i det nordlige Aarhus. Alle er velkomne – det er gratis og kræver ikke medlemsskab at spille.

Aarhus Watersports Complex

Wakeboarding is like snowboarding or water-skiing where you get the rush of going at high speed – a type of water sports which is now also available in Aarhus at Aarhus Watersports Complex.

Marselisborg-Route

Imagine going mountain-biking for a whole weekend together with your family or friends – in the woods, next to the sea, and with nearly 600-metre climbs.

Playgrounds in Aarhus

In Aarhus there are so many playgrounds which are fun, challenging and a bit wild.

Hiking and running trails in Aarhus

Aarhus is situated near beach and forrest and offer many fantastic nature experiences. Below you can find suggestions for hiking and running routes in and around Aarhus.

Did you know that Denmark's Outdoor Capital is in the Aarhus area? And that in the Aarhus area you can explore the National Park Mols Bjerge and more than 250 km coastline with plenty of child-friendly beaches?

Danmark's Outdoor Capital

Photo: Mads Hansen, Silkeborg

The National Park and beautiful beaches

Photo: VisitDjursland