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Churches in Aarhus

In Aarhus there are many beautiful and interesting churches.

Aarhus Cathedral
Photo: Henrik Bentsen

You can visit both new and old churches and even some which are almost 1000 year old.

Most of them are open for visitors. Here you can find out more about the churches belonging to the Aarhus area.

Churches – our beautiful cultural heritage

Aarhus Cathedral
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Aarhus Cathedral

The structure of Aarhus Cathedral, Aarhus Domkirke, has a long history. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Clemens, who was the Roman Pope 100 a.d. who died as a martyr when he was drowned with an anchor tied to his neck. 

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The Church of our Lady
Photo: Vor Frue Kirke

The Church of our Lady

The Church of our Lady was originally called St. Nicolaj's Church and is Aarhus' oldest church. The Church of our Lady is made up of three spaces; the crypt church, the central church space and the monastery church. The Crypt Church is the oldest part, and can be dated back to 1060.

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Christianskirken
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The Church Christianskirken in Aarhus

This modern church with its characteristic sixsided tower (32m) has a long history. It started out as a little chapel on Randersvej in Aarhus in 1895, and was enlarged and consercrated in 1913, dedicated to King Christian X.

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Langenæskirken
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The Langenæs Church in Aarhus

Experience one of the oldest churches in Aarhus, located on the popular Frederiksbjerg.

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Sankt Johannes Church in Aarhus
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Sankt Johannes Church in Aarhus

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Sankt Lukas Church
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Sankt Lukas Church

Visit St. Lukas Church in Aarhus – a beautiful city church from 1926. Experience architecture, tranquillity and cultural experiences in the middle of Frederiksbjerg, close to the city centre.

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Sankt Markus Church
Photo: Sankt Markus Kirke

Sankt Markus Church

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Sankt Pauls Church
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Sankt Pauls Church

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See my beautiful church

Take a look inside some of the most beautiful churches in Aarhus.

Inside Aarhus Cathedral

Photo: Aarhus Domkirke

Inside Church of Our Lady

Photo: Vor Frue Kirke

Inside Sankt Pauls Church

Photo: Sankt Pauls Kirke