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Green oases

During a city tour, it is crucial to discover lovely green retreats and oases where you can enjoy each other's company, and take a well-deserved break. In Aarhus, you have the opportunity to choose from several green areas and parks where you can find fun and enjoyable experiences.

Veninder i Mindeparken i Aarhus
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Marselisborg Mindepark
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Marselisborg Memorial Park

Visit the Marselisborg Memorial Park and take a peaceful walk in the garden areas. Experience the blossoming greenery, work out in the large fitness area, play on the playground, sunbathe and much more. 

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The Botanical Garden in Aarhus
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The Botanical Garden in Aarhus

The Botanical Garden is a green oasis in Aarhus city. It is open to the public all the year round and is well worth a visit in al seasons of the year.  

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Forstbotanisk Have near Aarhus
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Forstbotanisk Have near Aarhus

Forstbotanisk Have in Aarhus is a beautiful park, where you really can observe the changing of the seasons.

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Mølleparken in Aarhus
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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.

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Rådhusparken in Aarhus
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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.

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Spring in Aarhus University Park
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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.

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Skanseparken Aarhus
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Skanseparken

Skanseparken at Frederiksbjerg is one of Aarhus’ most lovely parks, and it is a great place to bring your packed lunch and have fun at a wonderful picnic.

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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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True Skov lake in Aarhus
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Green excursions

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