Animals and nature

In the Tropical Houses at the Botanical Gardens in Aarhus, you will experience a green world under one roof. Here you can explore four climate zones with plants from all over the world, learn about biodiversity and enjoy a break in the café's green surroundings.

South of the Aarhus city, in the Thors woods which are part of the larger Marselisborg-Moesgaard forest, lies the Deer Park. The area houses a wonderful population of sika and fallow deer which you can get really close-up to. The wild boars live in their own enclosure.

Take a walk round the Årslev Engsø lake and enjoy how the frogs are leaping and hear them croake. You may catch toads in the lake, or climb one of the bird-watching towers and watch the many birds nesting in the reeds.

Enjoy a day outdoors and let the kids run wild at one of Aarhus' many fun, slightly wild and challenging playgrounds. Below you can get a small taster of what awaits children and childish souls at the city's playgrounds.

In Marselisborg Forest, south of Aarhus, you will find a covered area with tables and benches where you and your family can sit down and enjoy a meal from the nearby kiosk. Outside the kiosk's opening hours, you can also enjoy your own packed food at the location.

Do you want to see Aarhus from the sea side? Then book a canoe ot cajak with Aarhus Kanoudlejning.