Forests near Aarhus
Explore the many forests and green areas in and around Aarhus.
The forests near Aarhus provide many possibilities for enjoying the nature while taking a walk, hiking, running, building hideouts or cycling. You can also enjoy a good picnic in beatiful surroundings with the family or friends.
Marselisborg Forests in Aarhus
Enjoy the nature and the 200-300 years old beech trees when you visit the Marselisborg Forests with your family, friends, dog or when you want to enjoy a hike alone through the dense forests.
Hestehaven
Hestehaven is a beautiful forest near Højbjerg in southern Aarhus where you can jog, ride on a bicycle or wander to enjoy a day relaxing in the outskirt of the city.
The Forest Riis Skov by Aarhus
In Riis Forest you can enjoy the view over the Aarhus Bay and experience the newest Aarhus neighbourhood Aarhus Ø up close. Go on a picnic with friends or family and enjoy the green nature while still being close to the city.
The forest Kirkeskoven in the south of Aarhus
Kirkeskoven is perfect for a day in the nature with outdoor activities for the entire family. The forest is often used for walking, running and on bike. The beautiful nature makes the forest perfect for a horse ride and for roleplay.
Aarhus University Park
Universitetsparken is a beautiful park at the Aarhus University. The University Park is a nice place to enjoy a sunny day on the vast grass lawns with their shady trees, and you are surrounded by the iconic buildings and dorms of Aarhus University, and you will also find Aarhus Natural History Museum on the premises.
Rådhusparken in Aarhus
Rådhusparken was brought when the Aarhus city hall was build in 1942. The architects behind city hall Arkitekterne Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller, had a vision of also having a garden and park by the city hall.
Havreballe Forest
Vilhelmsborg Forest
The forest is a beautiful beech forest with deep steep slopes down towards the stream and with some unique and very beautiful scenic pictures.
Mølleparken in Aarhus
The Mølleparken park is a living, green space within the city. In its central location by the Aarhus river, where the Aarhus Mill lay originally, the Mølleparken has a special role in the history of the city.
The Thor Forest
The Thor Forest is located close to the center of Aarhus, here you can experience a beautiful mill, pet a deer and take a walk on the beach.
The Beach Forest
The Beach Forest in Aarhus is rather closely places to the center of the city. Take a walk in the beautiful nature and enjoy the silence of the forest and the sound of the ocean.
Skåde Forest
Skåde Forest is perfect for a trip to the nature, where you can either run, walk or ride a bike.
Constantinsborg Forest
Constantinsborg Forest is a beautiful area just 10 kilometres outside the center of Aarhus. Constantinsborg Forest is perfect for a walk, run or on bike because of the paths in the forest.
