Explore the Aarhus Region: A Guide for Cruise Visitors
The Aarhus Region is packed with top attractions and unforgettable experiences for cruise passengers visiting Denmark.
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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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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.
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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 is possible to understand the past, explore the present and imagine the future in completely new ways.
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Department Store Salling Aarhus
Visit Salling – an exclusive department store right in the heart of Strøget in Aarhus, where you’ll find everything under one roof. Here, an inspiring world of well-known brands, exclusive designs and the latest trends in fashion, gastronomy and home décor awaits you.
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Harbour boat trip with Aros Cruises
Join Aros Cruises on a harbour tour of Aarhus and experience the city from the water. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about the harbour, the architecture, Aarhus Ø and the city’s maritime life.
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Harbor Cruise in Aarhus with Havternen
Experience Aarhus from the water with the Aarhus harbour tour. Enjoy the maritime atmosphere and listen to exciting stories about the old and new Aarhus, as well as the modern urban area Aarhus Ø with brand new world-class Scandinavian architecture.
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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.
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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 and Himmelbjerget.
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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 the Elling Woman, and experience many other exciting exhibitions throughout the year, all of which provide many hours of educational and fun experiences for the whole family.
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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 artists of the 20th century.
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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 senses with tropic experiences among fascinating animals from South America, Africa, and Asia.
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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 fun and play for the whole family.
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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 exhibitions.