ARoS Aarhus Art Museum and Mølleparken

Explore the Aarhus Region: A Guide for Cruise Visitors

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The Aarhus Region is packed with top attractions and unforgettable experiences for cruise passengers visiting Denmark. 

Whether your cruise ship docks in Aarhus for a half or a full day, this vibrant Danish city and the surrounding area offers a unique mix of Viking history, modern culture, scenic nature, and exciting urban life – most within walking distance of the Aarhus Cruise Port.

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When you arrive in Aarhus, be sure to download the Aarhus Cruise App – your personal guide to the city. Find exclusive cruise guest offers, local discounts, event info, and insider tips to help you explore the best of Aarhus. Easy to use and completely free!

Here is what we recommend:

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Green ExperienceDen Gamle By - The Old Town Museum
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Den Gamle By - The Old Town Museum

Embark on a captivating journey through time with your entire family in Den Gamle By - The Old Town Museum. Witness, touch, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Danish market towns across four ...

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Green ExperienceARoS Aarhus Art Museum
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ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

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...

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Department Store Salling Aarhus

Salling Department Store is a shopping experience out of the ordinary. The department store is located right in the middle of pedestrianised high street 'Strøget'.

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Harbour boat trip with Aros Cruises
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Harbour boat trip with Aros Cruises

Join Aros Cruises for a harbor tour of Aarhus Harbor and Bay aboard the ship M/S Helene, and experience and enjoy Aarhus from the water. See the new district of Aarhus Ø and listen to the interesting ...

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Harbor Cruise in Aarhus with Havternen
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Harbor Cruise in Aarhus with Havternen

Board at DOKK1 and embark on an unforgettable guided boat tour with Aarhus Harbor Cruise.

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Aarhus Øje - Attraction at Aarhus Lighthouse

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. You can...

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Sightseeing with Hjejlen
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Sightseeing with Hjejlen

Hjejlen is the world's oldest original coal-fired steamer in operation. During the summer, it and other tour boats in the Hjejle fleet sail daily from Silkeborg to Himmelbjerget and also between Ry an...

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Museum Silkeborg - A Journey Through Time

Museum Silkeborg's main department, Hovedgården, is located in Silkeborg's oldest building, Silkeborg Hovedgård, from 1767. Here you can meet the museum's most important people, the Tollund Man and th...

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Green ExperienceMuseum Jorn
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Museum Jorn

Museum Jorn is beautifully located in Silkeborg directly down to the Gudenåen river. The museum was founded by Asger Jorn (1914-1973), one of the CoBrA artists and one of the most important Danish art...

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Randers Regnskov - Tropical Zoo
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Randers Regnskov - Tropical Zoo

In Randers Regnskov, you are in for a true tropic treat, complete with free-ranging monkeys, iguanas, sloths, jaguars, and a long list of other exotic animals. The rainforest is a bombardment of the s...

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Djurs Sommerland - the largest amusement park in the Nordic region

In Djurs Summerland, it's just more fun for everyone. Look forward to experiencing 60 attractions, Denmark's best roller coasters, a huge water park - all spread across 9 adventurous theme areas with ...

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Natural History Museum
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Natural History Museum

At Naturhistorisk Museum, the Natural History Museum in Aarhus you can experience the abundance of life inhabiting the earth. Experience the museum's four permanent exhibitions and changing special ex...

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