Find your way to alleys, lanes, and shortcuts in Randers
Explore the city of Randers! The center of Randers has partly preserved its self-grown street network from the Middle Ages. The churches, monasteries, and the city castle were connected by a maze of streets without any particular planning from the city council.
Newer street breakthroughs such as Østervold mark a boundary between the medieval city core and the newer neighborhoods of the city center.
Now you can find your way to the small and cozy streets, lanes, and hidden shortcuts yourself. It's a great opportunity to explore and get a different view of the city.
Also, remember to see the old, beautiful houses in Randers.
Nygade in Randers
Discover Nygade in Randers – an atmospheric street with historic buildings, small townhouses and cultural heritage in the heart of the city.
Helenestræde in Randers
Helenestræde got its name around 1795. Previously it was called Helvedesgyde and it is known from the Middle Ages that the city's promiscuous ladies hung out in the street.
Slotsgården and Stemannsgade in Randers
Slotsgården has been known since 1755 and named after Christian III's Dronningborg Castle, which was located on the site.
Gråbrødrestræde in Randers
The cozy Gråbrødrestræde runs from Slotspladsen to Brødregade, and the name can be traced back to 1555.
Skær-Igennem in Randers
The small alley Skær-Igennem runs from Brødregade to Randers Bus Terminal. In Brødregade, it is located right next to No. 25, Niels Christensen's courtyard from 1663.
Torvegade and Kirketorvet in Randers
Torvegade (Market Street) is known from the medieval period and is part of the original main road through Randers.
Skolestræde in Randers
Skolestræde in Randers is an atmospheric, historic street in the heart of the city, where cobblestones and old buildings tell the story of Randers’ past.
Skinderstræde in Randers
Skinderstræde in Randers is a shortcut from Rådhustorvet to Snaregade. The alley was previously called Poul Nielsens Gyde and Skarngade, and from 1795 it was called Lille Skidenstræde. In 1904, the city council approved the name Skinderstræde.
The courtyard of St. Voldgade in Randers
In the courtyard of St. Voldgade no. 6, you can see a collection of stove doors. They were collected by Knud Christensen, who for many years ran a branch of Vejle Støbegods in Store Voldgade.
Latin Passagen in Randers
Latin Passage is a small alleyway and passage between St. Voldgade and Von Hattenstræde in Randers.
Von Hattenstræde in Randers
The name Von Hattenstræde originates from the customs officer Henrik von Hatten, who came to Randers from the town of Hatten in Germany in 1678. He had a son named Hermann, who later became a merchant and a distiller and after whom the street was named. Von Hattenstræde first appears in a census from 1801.
Staldgårdsgade in Randers
Discover historic Staldgårdsgade in Randers – an atmospheric street offering culture, architecture and access to some of the city's greatest experiences.
Vinkelstræde in Randers
Allan Jacobsen has created the sculpture that evokes associations with the old name.
Hobrovej/Danmarksgade
The Schousgade neighborhood in Randers
Schousgade in Randers is named after merchant Rasmus Schifter Schou (1815-1882), who owned the land where the neighborhood is located. Løvstræde was previously called SchousToften.
Sandgade and Thorsgade in Randers
Take a stroll through historic Sandgade and Thorsgade in Randers – an atmospheric experience with cobbled streets and old houses close to the city's attractions.