Plan your trip to Aarhus

During the summer months from 1 April to 30 September, your dog must always be kept on a leash, even on the beach. During the winter season from 1 October to 31 March, your dog can run freely without a leash in most places, but you must always keep it under control so that it does not pose a danger to other people or animals. There may be special rules, so always keep an eye on the signs.

More tips for a great holiday with your pet.

To have a great camping holiday, it's important to be well prepared - for both good and bad weather. For example, bring a few fun indoor games for the kids, a first aid kit in case of an accident, mosquito repellent and sunscreen are also a good idea to have in your bag.

Here's your checklist:

• Sunglasses
• Sun cream and aftersun
• First aid kit including painkillers
• Toiletries (remember toilet paper and hand sanitiser)
• A pair of binoculars
• For the picnic - possibly a compass
• A guidebook
• A camera
• Mobile phone charger / power bank
• Fun indoor and outdoor games
• Rainwear and wellies
• Flashlight / candle
• Books / paper and pen

Don't forget bed linen, towels, warm slippers etc.

Yes, you can follow both buses and trains live. You can follow buses and Light Rail on the Midttrafik live app and trains on the My train app: See stops, tracks and also if the bus or train is delayed.

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Yes - in Journey Planer 'Rejseplanen' you can find times and departures for bus, train, light rail and metro, and you can customise your search to see if you can bring your bike or pram, search by accessibility and much more.

www.rejseplanen.dk

The price of a train ticket from Copenhagen to Aarhus varies greatly depending on when you travel, when you book your train ticket and whether you want to travel 1st or 2nd class. For example, if you book an orange ticket, you may be lucky to get it from DKK 99, but otherwise prices are around DKK 300 - 500.

See prices and book trains here.

On the city buses in Aarhus and Aarhus Letbane, you must have purchased your ticket in advance. Here you cannot buy a ticket once you have boarded.

But you can buy your ticket from the driver in Midttrafik's blue buses. However, it will always be an advantage to have the ticket in place in advance, either via apps or by purchasing from Midttrafik's webshop.

See more here (danish).

Yes, you can bring small dogs, cats and other animals on all buses and Light Rail without payment if they are placed in a handbag or similar on your lap and if they remain in the bag for the entire journey. You can also bring your bicycle and pram on the bus if there is room.

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Yes, as a tourist you can buy a Day Ticket to Aarhus, and if you want to travel further around the region, you can also buy a Day Ticket for the entire Aarhus Region, which even covers the entire Central Denmark Region.

However, there are many other ways to easily and conveniently get around Aarhus and the entire Aarhus Region.

Read more here.

Yes, the infrastructure to Aarhus is very good, and there are many good train and bus connections, two airports close by, a ferry with departures from Zealand, and Aarhus is right next to the E45 motorway.

Trains

DSB runs several trains every hour between Copenhagen and Aalborg with stops in Aarhus, and trains from international cities such as Hamburg, Berlin and Munich also have daily departures to Aarhus.

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By bus

Flixbus

Flixbus has departures between Copenhagen and Aarhus, Viborg, Silkeborg and Randers, as well as trips to and from Hamburg, Berlin, Paris, Milan, Vienna and many other cities across Europe.

See stops and departures here.

The Kombardo bus

The Kombardo bus runs between many of the Danish cities, and in the Aarhus Region these are Aarhus, Randers, Viborg and Silkeborg. So if you're travelling from Herning in the west, Copenhagen in the east or Aalborg in the north, there are always good bus connections. 

See stops and departures here.

Flights

Aarhus has two airports close by: Aarhus Airport and Billund Airport, both of which are airports that are closely linked to both Aarhus and the entire Aarhus Region.

Airport shuttle bus to Aarhus Airport - Airport shuttle bus to Billund Airport

Ferry services

The ferry Molslinjen sails several times a day between Zealand and Aarhus, and here you can choose to drive your own car or take the Kombardo bus or Flix bus directly between Copenhagen and Aarhus.

In the summer, Molslinjen also sails between Odden and Ebeltoft.

Read more about Molslinjen here.

By car

Aarhus is close to the E45 motorway, which stretches from north to south along the coast of East Jutland and is an extension of the A7 motorway in Germany. The entire stretch of motorway is part of the European route E45 from southern Italy to northern Sweden.

From the west comes Primary Route 15, which covers Herning Motorway, Silkeborg Motorway, and crosses Aarhus where it continues into Djurslandsmotorvejen to the east.

Yes, you can travel with DSB (Danish State Railways) and train operator GoCollective between several stations in the Aarhus Region.

DSB

DSB runs between Aarhus, Favrskov and Randers on the national route between Copenhagen and Aalborg.

Find out more here.

GoCollective

GoCollective operates between Aarhus and Silkeborg (Route: Aarhus - Herning - Struer) and between Aarhus, Favrskov and Viborg (Route: Aarhus Langå Struer)

See routes here.

City buses (the yellow buses)

The city buses run in Aarhus, Grenaa, Randers, Silkeborg and Viborg.

See the routes here.

Regional and local buses (the blue buses)

You can travel with the regional and local buses (the blue buses) across the entire Aarhus Region and throughout the Central Denmark Region.

See an overview of all buses at Midttrafik.

The light rail runs in Aarhus city centre and to Grenaa in Djursland.

The light railway ‘L1’ runs between Aarhus H and Grenaa with stops in Lystrup and Ryomgård, among others.

The ‘L2’ light railway runs between Odder and Lisbjergskolen. On the line there are stations at Aarhus Central Station, DOKK1 and Aarhus University Hospital in Skejby. You can get an overview of the entire route and see all the light rail stations on Midttrafik's website.

See more about the Light Rail Letbanen here. 

J-Dag, J-Day, marks the release of Tuborg's classic Christmas beer in Denmark - a tradition since the 1980s. Every year, on the first Friday of November at exactly 20.59, Tuborg releases their strong Christmas beer. This special beer is only available for ten weeks, making it a must-try for many.

What is the exchange rate for Danish Kroner (DDK) compared to the Euro (€) and Dollar ($)? 

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What is the weather like in Aarhus and the Aarhus Region today, tomorrow or the next few days? Get answers bolow and plan your adventures according to whether it will be sunny, rainy, windy or sleety.

See the weather forecast for the next days in Aarhus.

Yes, you can here see and download a city map of Aarhus.

See and download here.

You can file a complaint about a parking fine with the authority that issued the fine. It could be the municipality, the private parking company, or the police. If you want to complain about a parking ticket issued by the police, it must be done with the police.

Pay your parking fee

AarhusCARD, the city card for experiences in Aarhus, is unfortunately no longer available. It is no longer possible to buy and use this benefit card. However, as a visitor you can still enjoy various other discounts in the city, such as free admission for children and young people under 18 at many museums and attractions.

Read more on AarhusCARD is discontinued.

Yes, the low emission zone (Miljøzonen) in Aarhus encompasses the city center within the ring roads, including Nordre Ringgade, Vestre Ringgade, Søndre Ringgade, Marselis Boulevard, and Sydhavnsgade. For more information, visit Aarhus Municipality's website (danish) and view the emission zone on a map.

You can find information here about accessibility and availability in the Aarhus region, including Aarhus, Randers, Djursland, Skanderborg, Silkeborg, and Viborg. Additionally, you can benefit from visiting www.accessdenmark.com, where many hotels, attractions, and natural areas are registered.

You can find information on covid-19 right here.

Find the busses to and from the Airports near Aarhus.

Bus to and from Aarhus Airport (danish)

Bus to and from Billund Airport 

The airport bus to Billund Airport also runs to LEGOLAND and LOGO House.

You can store your luggage in lockers at the train station. The storage lockers are electronically activated and by the use of credit cards only – all international credit cards are accepted.

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If you require emergency dental treatment, any dentist that is part of the National Health Service in Denmark may be contacted. Visits to the dentist are always paid in cash.

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If you are a non-EU resident and a tourist in Denmark, you are entitled to a VAT refund for goods purchased during your stay.

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Find out which hotels, restaurants and attractions are open during Christmas - and when are the shops opened?

See the Christmas opening hours here

What should you see and experience when you are in Aarhus, and where can you get tourist information and inspiration for the many experiences in the city?

You can find brochures and tourist information at Dokk1 in the centre of Aarhus. If you prefer to find information yourself, you can use the website here, or you can ask our Chatbot, which you can find in the bottom left corner. We highly recommend it, as it has answers to many tourism-related questions. 

In the summertime, there are guides placed around in the city with bicycle, where you can find loads of maps and brochures for your trip.

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Aarhus Løve Apotek
Store Torv 5
8000 Aarhus C
Phone: + 45 86120022.

Opening hours: every day from 6 am - 12 am.

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Aarhus is a city with plenty of shopping opportunities, so it's good to be aware of how the shops are open.

On weekdays, most shops are open from 10:00 to 18:00, Friday 10:00 to 19:00, Saturday 10:00 to 16:00, and the first and last Sunday of every month from 11:00 to 16:00.

However, shopping centres and food stores have different and somewhat longer opening hours:

Salling Aarhus
Monday to Friday: 10.00 to 20.00
Saturday: 9.00 to 19.00
Sunday: 10.00 to 18.00

Bruuns Galleri
Monday to Friday: 10.00 to 20.00
Saturday: 10.00 to 18.00
Sunday: 10.00 to 18.00

Magasin Aarhus
Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 20.00
Sunday: 10.00 to 18.00

Please note that retail stores are not allowed to open on public holidays. All other days of the year, shops are allowed to open.

Here you will find an overview of where to park in Aarhus.

Parking in Aarhus

In Aarhus you have the opportunity to use public restrooms several places in Aarhus City. The toilets are handicap friendly and always open.

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When you get to Aarhus it is useful to know where you can park without getting a fine. Get an overview here.

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Here you will find an overview of the official bank holidays in Denmark. 

Bank Holidays

Are you driving to Aarhus in a bus or motorhome? Then it could be nice to know, where you can park.

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Call 112 in the event of serious injury or life-threatening illness. You will be put through to a healthcare worker, who will ensure that you get help. Tell then your name and where you're calling from.

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No, it is not necessary for you to have a camping pass. If the campsite you're staying at requires one, you can buy one at the campsite when you arrive.

See the charging stations for electric cars in Aarhus right here.