The big things to see and do in Aarhus

'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. 

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.

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.

At The Concert Hall Aarhus you can enjoy everything from classical music, musicals, comedy, theater and all kinds of concerts.

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.

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.

At the top of Denmark's tallest building, Lighthouse, you will now find Aarhus Eye - an innovative attraction in Aarhus. This experiential destination invites you to travel through the layers of time, while offering stunning views of the city, water and landscape from the 44th floor of the building.

Designed by the Danish architect C. F. Møller, Aarhus University is recognised internationally for its stylish yet sympathetic architecture and for how it blends with the contours of the surrounding parkland.

Dokk1 is the cultural meeting point of Aarhus. Wether it is the architecture you will admire, the library you will explore or if it is the concerts and theatre that draws your attention, you have arrived to the right place. 

Enjoy the incredible view over Aarhus at Salling ROOFTOP and get a class of wine or a cup of coffee at the cosy café. 

Aarhus City Hall - although over 75 years old, Aarhus City Hall is still a modern, functionalistic building that still houses the municipality of Aarhus and hosts major events throughout the year. Built by Arne Jacobsen and clad with Norwegian marble, it represents Danish design and architecture at their best and is by many recognised as a big symbol of Aarhus and Danish architecture.

Aarhus Ø is a quarter which has been constructed by the expansion of the habour area close to the city centre. The new part of town is well under way and is now a charming mosaic separated by canals.

Aarhus K is the city’s creative and cultural district situated around the former freight railway facilities, where Godsbanen, Institut for (X) and Teater Katapult can be found.

The structure of Aarhus Cathedral, Aarhus Domkirke, has a long history. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Clemens, who was the Roman Pope 100 a.d. who died as a martyr when he was drowned with an anchor tied to his neck. 

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.

Whether you feel like putting on your bathing suit and jump in the water or simply walk around and around enjoying the view of the sea, the beach and the forest, The Infinite Bridge is an amazing place to spend the day with family and friends.