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Aarhus
With the aptly chosen slogan of the world's "smallest big city", Aarhus is petite enough for one to be acquainted with the place in a short time, yet large enough to fill the days and nights with lively activities and events. The mixture of youthful optimism and creativity, together with the city's good old-fashioned cosiness, create a unique atmosphere, which will make your visit to Aarhus a pleasant and uplifting experience.Hitta resa
The city’s amusement park Tivoli Friheden offers a range of fun and exciting attractions for all ages. Located outside the city centre, just a couple kilometres to its south, Tivoli Friheden enjoys a location amidst lush forest greenery. Please mind that opening hours may vary by week.
To travel back in time visit ‘Den Gamle By’ and experience first-hand what life was like in Denmark hundreds of years ago. The staff dressed in costumes can show you around this unique open-air museum of urban buildings collected and saved from demolition across the country.
The three most popular beaches in Aarhus are Bellevue, Den Permanente and Moesgård Strand which are all very popular on hot summer days, but also fantastic for a nice walk in fresh air with a wonderful view. You can easily reach some of the beaches by bike.
Aarhus’ Museum of Modern Art has a notable collection of Danish art with a wide range of constantly updated international exhibitions. A five-metre-tall sculpture named "Boy" has quickly become the museum's landmark, and so has the recently inaugurated "Your Rainbow Panorama" walkway (50 meters above street level), offering breathtaking views over the city through multi-coloured glass.
Among many interesting objects and artefacts, this museum is also where the 2000-year-old Grauballe man (world's best-reserved bog body) is contained. He was found so well-kept that scientists even discovered that he had eaten porridge for breakfast on the day he was sacrificed.
The city’s cathedral is the longest (and tallest!) church in all of Denmark, which houses several century-old frescoes. You should not miss the baptismal font resting on the four Evangelists with their human bodies crowned with symbolic animal heads.
This is one of Denmark’s most unique museums. The Women’s Museum hosts exhibitions on the aspects of the life of Danish women in the past and present. The museum's permanent display centres around the differences in life experience of boys and girls throughout the last 150 years .
Aarhus Rådhus is a functional city hall designed by one of Denmark’s most famous architects; it has incited admiration and antipathy since the day it was completed in 1941. You can wander around for free, but a guided tour is highly recommended. AarhusGuides:
The city’s amusement park Tivoli Friheden offers a range of fun and exciting attractions for all ages. Located outside the city centre, just a couple kilometres to its south, Tivoli Friheden enjoys a location amidst lush forest greenery. Please mind that opening hours may vary by week.
To travel back in time visit ‘Den Gamle By’ and experience first-hand what life was like in Denmark hundreds of years ago. The staff dressed in costumes can show you around this unique open-air museum of urban buildings collected and saved from demolition across the country.
The Aarhus Street Food space is the brand-new and, arguably, hippest addition to the Aarhus dining scene. With a collection of dozens of cafes and restaurants serving all kinds of world cuisines imaginable under one roof, the now refurbished former garage is an excellent place to go if you don't quite know what you're in the mood for.
Gyngen offers good value, flavour-packed meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Food isn't the only one of the establishment's draws - Gyngen also plays host to various musical events and welcomes diners to evenings of live jazz, folk, rock, and other music genres (and happenings).
Besides serving a luscious range of seafood, this restaurant also offers diners fantastic views of Aarhus Bay. Dish presentations, product quality and waiting staff service prove to be consistently impeccable. Be prepared to splash out a little cash at Seafood.
This no-longer-pharmacy is, perhaps, the trendiest place to dine on modern Scandinavian fare in Aarhus. Try the set three-course menu of creative fine dining each paired with an artisan cocktail, or come for the exquisite drinks alone after dinner elsewhere.
This restaurant’s speciality is hearty, traditional Danish food - scrumptious pork loin with potatoes and parsley sauce, for example. The menu is comprehensive yet concise, the ambience rather laid-back, and meals are rumoured to be incredible value.
The St. Clement’s Brewery is the only pub with its own built-in brewery. This place serves mouth-watering spare ribs, along with a wide selection of dishes ranging from casual sandwiches to fancier fish dishes. Enjoy outdoor seating during the summer.
A dinner at OliNico is worth the inevitable wait - the restaurant cum deli serves incredible value meals, with excellent three-course dinners that come at a price of coffee and cake elsewhere in town. No reservations are accepted, and take-away us just as popular as dining in.
The appealing "all-inclusive" dining concept of Villa entails being served a menu consisting of an appetiser, starter, and main, all paired with spirits or non-alcoholic drinks to match, and followed by dessert and coffee. Located several kilometres outside the city centre and easily accessible by public transport.
The Aarhus Street Food space is the brand-new and, arguably, hippest addition to the Aarhus dining scene. With a collection of dozens of cafes and restaurants serving all kinds of world cuisines imaginable under one roof, the now refurbished former garage is an excellent place to go if you don't quite know what you're in the mood for.
Gyngen offers good value, flavour-packed meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Food isn't the only one of the establishment's draws - Gyngen also plays host to various musical events and welcomes diners to evenings of live jazz, folk, rock, and other music genres (and happenings).
Just next to the main train station is Bruun’s Galleri, a new stylish shopping centre selling almost everything money can buy from sweets to art and from shoes to lamps. The on-site cinema plays movies in English, and the mall itself is directly connected to the central train station.
Along with Magasin, Salling’s is another department store, offering "all under one roof" shopping with ranges of articles for the entire family, such as fashionable clothing, shoes, perfumes and more. The store facade is beautifully lit up to resemble a wrapped Christmas gift come December.
If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, go for a stroll down the pedestrian streets and adjoining lanes of Aarhus' own Latin Quarter (Latinerkvarteret) - the oldest part of the city - for shopping at small retailers and independent boutiques.
Magasin du Nord in the city centre is one of Denmark’s oldest high-end department stores. Danish design and international upscale brands can be found here, along with speciality stores (such as boutique chocolates and cosmetics), and a few cafes/eateries.
"Fresh" is the buzzword at Ingerslevs Boulevard, the largest food and vegetable market in Denmark. A heaven for gourmet food lovers, this busy market offers a plethora of shopping opportunities, with locally-sourced fruit and vegetables, deli items, cheeses, and freshly-brewed coffee on offer.
The Strøget shopping street is where it all happens in Aarhus - it is a hot spot for not only some of the best and most varied shopping opportunities in town (the reputable Salling department store is also located in the street), but also an open-air venue for festivals and large-scale events.
If you enjoy modern art you will most likely also enjoy The ARoS Shop. Here you can find books, curious designs and souvenirs whose creation was influenced by the museum's collection. The shop also stocks a lot of books on art, design and architecture.
The old part of Aarhus, Den Gamle By, is great for sauntering among the unique little streets and shops. Here you can find things you will not be able to find anywhere else. Shop at the very same locations where peasants once used to barter produce, and visit Schous Sæbehus, Denmark's largest chain store in the 1920s.
Just next to the main train station is Bruun’s Galleri, a new stylish shopping centre selling almost everything money can buy from sweets to art and from shoes to lamps. The on-site cinema plays movies in English, and the mall itself is directly connected to the central train station.
Along with Magasin, Salling’s is another department store, offering "all under one roof" shopping with ranges of articles for the entire family, such as fashionable clothing, shoes, perfumes and more. The store facade is beautifully lit up to resemble a wrapped Christmas gift come December.
Aarhus Airport is located 45 kilometres north of Aarhus, and a regular bus service takes passengers from the airport to Aarhus bus station in approximately 50 minutes. The bus schedule is according to flight times and you can buy your ticket on the bus. Taxis can also be found outside the main entrance. Car rental companies are represented at the airport, but pre-booking is advisable.
Aarhus city centre is compact and easy to cover by foot. For longer trips, the city’s bus network is extensive. Tickets can be purchased at the machine in the rear of the bus and last for two hours. An Aarhus Pass is well worth it if you are planning to do a lot of sightseeing in town and you can choose between 24 and 48 hours. You can buy all your tickets at the Aarhus Bus Station. A Dutch top-up transportation card ("rejsekort") works all across Denmark and is the most convenient option for longer stays. Cycling is a great way to get around Aarhus. More than 250 bikes are distributed around the city (April 1 - Oct 30) free of charge. For longer bike rides, you can rent bicycles from several providers in town.
Taxis can be found across the city or ordered by phone. Prices get higher at night. One reliable taxi company is Aarhus Taxa:
Look for the red signs to find a post office or mailbox. Post Office at Storcenter Nord:
You can easily find a pharmacy in Aarhus. Ask your hotel if you need help to find one. One central pharmacy operating 24/7 is Aarhus Løve Apotek:
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Aarhus Airport is located 45 kilometres north of Aarhus, and a regular bus service takes passengers from the airport to Aarhus bus station in approximately 50 minutes. The bus schedule is according to flight times and you can buy your ticket on the bus. Taxis can also be found outside the main entrance. Car rental companies are represented at the airport, but pre-booking is advisable.
Aarhus city centre is compact and easy to cover by foot. For longer trips, the city’s bus network is extensive. Tickets can be purchased at the machine in the rear of the bus and last for two hours. An Aarhus Pass is well worth it if you are planning to do a lot of sightseeing in town and you can choose between 24 and 48 hours. You can buy all your tickets at the Aarhus Bus Station. A Dutch top-up transportation card ("rejsekort") works all across Denmark and is the most convenient option for longer stays. Cycling is a great way to get around Aarhus. More than 250 bikes are distributed around the city (April 1 - Oct 30) free of charge. For longer bike rides, you can rent bicycles from several providers in town.
