Top sights on a bike route through Aarhus

Lighthouse, Denmark's tallest building, is situated on Aarhus Ø and welcomes all who approach Aarhus from the waterfront. Lighthouse is the new beacon for Aarhus, a monumental architectural gem.

Enjoy the beautiful and architectonic building "The Iceberg" on Aarhus Ø.

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.

Mejlgade is a bicycle boulevard known for its hip urban environment with bars and a long string of fine eating places. Stroll down the street simply enjoying the atmosphere and choosing the ideal place for you to eat.

ARoS is one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe. And each year, ARoS has about half a million visitors, making it the most frequented art museum in Scandinavia.

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

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.

'Den Gamle By' (The Old Town) is perfectly unique attraction in Aarhus for the whole family to go on fascinating journey back in history. The museum is awarded the maximum three stars in the Michelin Travel Guide. 

Enjoy fitness, wild life and nature at the Brabrand Lake in Aarhus that stretches from the open country west of Aarhus right into the middle of Aarhus City Centre. 

Tivoli Friheden is a theme park in the center of Aarhus with roller coasters, rides, stalls, concerts, events, games and playgrounds. The amusement park offers a lot of fun, cosiness and exitement for the whole family.

Ceres Park & Arena offer rooms and halls for a wide range of purposes and activities from great concerts to football. 

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. 

Marselisborg Palace is the Summer and Christmas residence of the Danish Royal family. When the Royal family is in residence at the Palace, the Changing of the Guard by the Life Guard takes place at noon every day.

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.

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. 

Ballehage Beach is located at the edge of Marselisborg Forest, 2 miles south of the city centre. Ballehage beach is a beautiful beach with a sandy bottom and a large bathing jetty. Changing rooms, all mod. con.

Ørnereden is a nature area close to the beach where you can enjoy your lunch, buy an icecream or play at the playground. 

The past is brought to fascinating life at the Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus. Moesgaard Museum has two Michelin-stars in the Michelin attraction's guide.