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Animals and nature

There are a lot of opportunities to get close to animals and nature in and around Aarhus. Visit the Deer Park, Randers Rainforest, Ree Park Safari or take a walk along the beach or in the forest.

The Deer Park in Aarhus
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Visitors in the Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden
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Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden in Aarhus

In the Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden Aarhus you can experience a tropical climate, see beautiful plants and get an educational experience for both children and adults.

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Marselisborg Deer Park
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Marselisborg Deer Park in Aarhus

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

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Årslev Lake
Photo: VisitAarhus© Mikkel Grabowski

Årslev Lake

Take a walk round the Årslev Engsø lake in Aarhus and enjoy the beautiful nature and how the frogs are leaping.

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The Globe playground at Dokk1 in Aarhus
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Playgrounds in Aarhus

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

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Ørnereden
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Ørnereden

Ørnereden is a nature area close to the beach where you can enjoy your lunch, buy an icecream or play at the playground. 

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Canoes on Aarhus Å
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Canoeing on the Aarhus river

Try canoeing on the Aarhus river and Brabrand lake in Aarhus. 

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