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Free experiences in the Aarhus Region

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There are many free experiences in Aarhus and in the Aarhus Region that can be enjoyed throughout your vacation in the Aarhus Region in Denmark. Here you will find our guide to some of the best free experiences the region has to offer.

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Explore the many offers below, all of which provide free access to activities, attractions, and fun events that can make your vacation budget-friendly and unforgettable.

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Musikhuset Aarhus

Musikhuset Aarhus is the largest concert hall in the Nordic region. In addition to numerous impressive performances, you can experience a multitude of free events throughout the year, including classical music, jazz, stand-up comedy, and much more.

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Museum Østjylland Randers
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Museum Østjylland Randers

Museum Østjylland can be found on several locations around the region. At Museum Østjylland Randers, you get to go on an exciting cultural-history journey from the antiquity up until present day. The ...

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Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden
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Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden

The Tropical Houses (in Danish "Væksthusene") in the Botanical Garden in Aarhus are a place where numerous plant collections are presented and preserved in four different climate zones.

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Museum of Ancient Art
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Museum of Ancient Art

The Museum of Ancient Art at the University of Aarhus takes you on a cultural journey back to the Mediterranean countries in ancient times.

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Maltfabrikken - the People's Factory
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Maltfabrikken - the People's Factory

Explore BMA, where the public library has joined forces with with the local museum and the towns historic archives. Enjoy the local brew in the microbrewery and brewpub, visit the cosy eatery Lundberg...

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English Stand Up Comedy Aarhus
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English Stand Up Comedy Aarhus

Enjoy free good English stand up comedy open mic at Alberts Bar! New in the city? a local? a filthy foreigner? All are welcome at the shows!

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Salling ROOFTOP and Salling ROOFGARDEN

The Salling ROOFTOP and Salling ROOFGARDEN is a stunning rooftop terrace featuring a cozy café and an urban oasis, located atop the iconic Salling department store in the heart of Aarhus city center.

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The Culture House DOKK1
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The Culture House DOKK1

DOKK1 is a culture- and multimedia that welcomes citizens and guests in Aarhus - and all of you who would like to meet the future in your present.

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The Aquarium in Shopping Centre Storcenter Nord
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The Aquarium in Shopping Centre Storcenter Nord

The fish tank at Storcenter Nord is the largest living coral reef fish tank in all of Denmark with free public access. The enormous salt-water tank contains more than 500 live, colourful fish and cora...

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The Cultural Production Center Godsbanen
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The Cultural Production Center Godsbanen

Godsbanen is a centre for cultural production in Aarhus. Enjoy the resturant, the open workshops or the great view from the roof of the unique building.

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Randers Kunstmuseum
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Randers Kunstmuseum

Randers Kunstmuseum is filled with exciting art experiences for everyone. The museum contains a large number of works by some of the major figures of Danish art over the last 200 years. The unique art...

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The cycling race Hadsten Gade Grand Prix
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The cycling race Hadsten Gade Grand Prix

Hadsten Gade Grand Prix is a cycling race in Hadsten, close to Aarhus - where both Danish and international, famous and yet unknown cyclists compete for the victory.

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Spejdermuseet Århus 'The Scout Museum Aarhus'
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Spejdermuseet Århus 'The Scout Museum Aarhus'

In the Scout and Guide Museum in Aarhus you can experience, or re-experience, fond memories from the years of your youth and childhood of a movement which, ever since its beginning in 1907 in England,...

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Museum Østjylland Grenaa
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Museum Østjylland Grenaa

Museum Østjylland welcomes you to exciting exhibitions and historical activities for children and adults year-round.

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GAIA Museum Outsider Art
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GAIA Museum Outsider Art

GAIA Museum Outsider Art exhibitions are created on the edge of or outside the traditional range of art. Its works are in a category of their own, in that they do not represent a given style or school...

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Viborg Kunsthal
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Viborg Kunsthal

In Viborg Kunsthal you will find a diverse collection of contemporary art from both established and emerging artists. Whether you are a seasoned art enthusiast or a first-time visitor you here can exp...

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Silkeborg Library
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Silkeborg Library

Silkeborg Library is an important gathering place and one of the largest cultural institutions in Silkeborg. Here, you can experience a wide range of inspiration, fascination, surprises, as well as op...

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The Craft Museum Håndværksmuseet
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The Craft Museum Håndværksmuseet

The Craft Museum contains a large collection of complete wokshops with workshop material and tools. The visitors may in an interesting manner experience the provincial town's old trades and acquire an...

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Money Box Museum in Randers
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Money Box Museum in Randers

The Money Box Museum, which is Denmark's only of its kind, was officially inaugurated on 3 May 1995. The collection features many of the most common types of savings banks used in Danish homes through...

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Galerie Moderne Silkeborg
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Galerie Moderne Silkeborg

Galerie Moderne Silkeborg opened in 1962 and is thus one of Denmark’s oldest galleries of modern art.

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Main Library Viborg
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Main Library Viborg

At Main Library Viborg you can borrow books, attend events, book a study room and much more.

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Aarhus Maritime Museum
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Aarhus Maritime Museum

The Aarhus Maritime Museum demonstrates the great significance of maritime trade for shipping in the Port of Aarhus and the ensuing development of the city of Aarhus.

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Mini Town Viborg Miniby
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Mini Town Viborg Miniby

Discover Viborg Miniature Town, a historical environment featuring houses that existed within the old city gates, representing the city as it appeared around 1850, in a 1:10 scale. At that time, the c...

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Did you know, that children under 18 have free admission to many of the museums in the Aarhus Region?

Be inspired by the locals

See what locals love about their area - also some with tips for great and free experiences.

Simon Grimstrup - local in the Danish Lake District

Like a local

Get your local tips and tricks from the ones who live and breathe the neighborhood - the locals.

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Free experiences - right where you are!

Discover the best free experiences in Randers, Viborg, and Djursland or in Silkeborg in the beautiful Lake District Søhøjlandet.

Where do you want to stay?

Should it be cheap, comfortable, at a hotel or a room - find the best accommodation options below.

Åhuset Bed & Breakfast by the river in Viborg

Bed & Breakfast

Cheap accommodation

Terrassen Camping i Silkeborg

Camping holiday

Stay in a tent or in cabins

Danhostel Aarhus Vandrerhjem

Danhostel

Youth hostels

Skyttehusets Outdoor Camp i Søhøjlandet ved Silkeborg

Alternative Accommodation

Glamping, wine cask, treetophouse etc.

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