Aarhus, Denmark

Aarhus

Denmark's second city, with a rainbow walkway on a museum roof.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Aarhus

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the ARoS art museum and walk through the rainbow-coloured panorama on its roof.
  2. AfternoonExplore Den Gamle By, an open-air museum of old Danish town houses and shops.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the Latin Quarter's narrow streets or on the harbour front.

Day 2

Visit the Moesgaard Museum and its Iron Age bog man, or swim at the Infinity Bridge.

What to eat

Danish pastries, smørrebrød and a local craft beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Aarhus

Beat the crowds

Aarhus is relaxed. Museums are calmest on weekday mornings.

Best photo spot

The rainbow panorama walk on top of the ARoS art museum.

Getting there

Trains from Copenhagen take about 3 hours. The centre is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

Den Gamle By, an open-air museum of old Danish towns, in the city.

Good to know

Walk through the coloured glass rainbow on the ARoS roof for a unique view.

Plan your visit

Getting to Aarhus

Getting there

  • Aarhus Airport (AAR)30 km away
  • Billund Airport (BLL)80 km away
  • Odense85 km away
  • Copenhagen155 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryDenmark

Questions

Aarhus: good to know

Is Aarhus worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Denmark's second city, with a rainbow walkway on a museum roof.

How many days do you need in Aarhus?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Aarhus?

You can visit all year. Aarhus is relaxed. Museums are calmest on weekday mornings.

How do you get to Aarhus?

The nearest airport is Aarhus Airport (AAR), about 30 km away. Trains from Copenhagen take about 3 hours. The centre is walkable.

What is there to see near Aarhus?

Nearby hidden places include Odense (85 km), Ribe (130 km) and Roskilde (131 km).

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