Home to world-class museums, new groundbreaking architecture, charming and historic city quarters, spectacular rooftops and award-winning baristas – you are guaranteed to find something to enjoy in Aarhus, Denmark’s second largest city.
Aarhus is known for its absolute world-class cultural attractions. One of the top attractions you should not miss is a visit to ARoS Aarhus Artmuseum with the iconic Your rainbow panorama on top of the museum.
Also, the unique historic open-air museum Den Gamle By – The Old Town Museum will take you on an amazing journey back in time. Or how about visiting one of the world’s best-preserved bog-bodies The Grauballeman located at Moesgaard Museum where prehistory and the human beeing is presented innovatively in a breathtaking architectural setting.
The amusement park Tivoli Friheden is located in walking distance from the city centre in the beautiful Marselisborg forest – a great place to have fun and enjoy nature at the same time.
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Photo: Den Gamle By
Den Gamle By - The Old Town Museum in Aarhus
Take a journey through time with your family or friends in Den Gamle By in Aarhus. See, feel and experience the history of Danish towns through four different time periods: 2014, 1974, 1927 and 1864.
ARoS is an international art museum in the centre of Aarhus, second city in Denmark. With five galleries and an entire floor dedicated to installation art, ARoS offers an important free space where it is possible to understand the past, explore the present and imagine the future in completely new ways.
The past is brought to fascinating life at the Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus. The exhibits are based on the latest research and technology and aim at giving you an insight into prehistory and anthropology in an entertaining and surprising way.
The Concert Hall (Musikhuset Aarhus) is the largest Concert Hall in Scandinavia and is home to the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus, the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra and the Danish National Opera.
Enjoy an unforgettable journey to Tivoli Friheden, nestled in the heart of Aarhus in the centre of Denmark. Here you will find an amusement park with roller coasters, a beautiful Ferris wheel, and lots of fun, cosiness and excitement for the whole family!
In the Tropical Houses at the Botanical Gardens in Aarhus, you will experience a green world under one roof. Here you can explore four climate zones with plants from all over the world, learn about biodiversity and enjoy a break in the café's green surroundings.
Take the journey to the top of Aarhus Øje (Aarhus Eye), where you can experience one of Denmark's most breathtaking views. The destination is located in Denmark's tallest building, Lighthouse.
Aarhus University impresses with its unique architecture, which blends elegantly into the picturesque surroundings, and is a world-class architectural gem that is often recognised as one of the most beautiful universities in the world.
Visit the unique Salling ROOFTOP at the very top of Salling Aarhus. Experience the beautiful 360-degree panoramic view of the city, visit restaurants, café areas and bars with delicious servings, or attend exciting events and concerts.
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 – Modern city life by the water in Aarhus
Aarhus Ø is one of Aarhus' newest and most distinctive neighbourhoods. Here, iconic architecture, city life and maritime experiences come together in a dynamic whole, moulded by an urban and vibrant environment with housing, businesses, cafés, theatres and recreational areas – all close to the water.
Aarhus K is a central part of Aarhus where creativity and culture allure every one of your senses with old freight railway buildings, containers, shacks and experimental, innovative and passionate entrepreneurs. This part of the city is a mix of Christiania’s free-spirited mindset and Berlin’s entrepreneurial communities.
Aarhus Cathedral is an impressive landmark in the centre of Aarhus – Denmark's longest and one of the country's oldest cathedrals. Discover Gothic architecture, frescoes and a vibrant church interior. The beautiful cathedral was dedicated to St. Clement, who was Pope in Rome around the year 100. The Pope was martyred when he was thrown into the water with an anchor tied around his neck, causing him to drown.
Marselisborg Castle belongs to the Danish royal family and is beautifully located at Marselisborg Memorial Park in southern Aarhus. Marselisborg Castle was built in 1902 and was the people's wedding gift to King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine.
Imagine a bridge on which you can walk and walk and walk. Without ever reaching the end. And in the most breathtaking scenery. This is exactly what you get, when you visit the wooden pier and work of art, The Infinite Bridge by Varna and Ballehage Beach in Aarhus.
