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Green excursions

Bring the family, picnic basket and hiking boots and go on an adventure in one of Aarhus many pretty green forest areas.

True Skov lake in Aarhus
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You can even bring your sleeping bag and sleep under the open sky or in one of the many shelters. How about going all-in and bring your fishing rod and cook your dinner on a bon fire?

Mariendal Beach
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Mariendal Beach

At the end of the green woods is Mariendal Beach where you with a beautiful green backdrop can fish, svim and play on the beach.
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Østerby Forest
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Østerby Forest

The forest is perfect for a trip for your family and your dogs. Østerby forest has a lake and a big green area. It is allowed to fish in the lake, so bring your fishing rod and catch your dinner.
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Vilhelmsborg Forest
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Vilhelmsborg Forest

Vilhelmsborg Manor is one of the three large manor houses south of Aarhus. Vilhelmsborg Forest is situated at both sides of the Giber stream east of the manor.
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Åbo Forest
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Åbo Forest

Åbo Forest has the most amazing view over lakes and forests. In the hilly landscape you can enjoy the sight of lakes and newly planted forest - the absolute paradise for nature lovers.
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Grønne udflugtssteder i Aarhus
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The Forest True Skov by Aarhus

At True Forest, not far from the center of Aarhus, there is something for everyone. True Forest has plenty of options for a day trip filled with activities or relaxing in one of the many green open spaces.
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Lisbjerg Shelter
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Lisbjerg Forest and Shelter

Spend a day in the nature where you can be active, relaxed or just have a fun day with your entire family. Lisbjerg Forest is located 11 kilometres from the city center and is accessible on bike, by bus or in car. Jump on your bike and experience the creative path to Lisbjerg Forest.
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Geding-Kasted marsch
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Geding-Kasted marsch

In the picturesque nature around Geding-Kasted Marsh you can immerse into relaxation with background sounds from the birds and the wind in the forest
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Åkrogen Beach
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Åkrogen Beach

Åkrogen Beach offers many excellent outdoor activities, bathing, beachgames, ballgames, hanggliding, and walks (a.o. by the path crossing the bridge at Egå to Egå Marina, and along the beach towards the town to Bellevue).
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Egå Engsø
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Egå Engsø

Egå Engsø - once meadows - now a beautiful lake area in the suburbs of Aarhus. A huge area of protected bird species.
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