Take a moment with Aarhus

A vibrant mix of youthful engery and a living history is what makes Aarhus a city with an

energetic beat. In Aarhus, when we say walking distance, we really do mean walking di-

stance.

Not only does the city offer world class museums, it has also been selected Scandinavia´s

number one shopping city. From any part of town, one of the numerous harbours, beaches,

and forests can be reached within a 15 minutes bike ride. Aarhus is Denmark’s second lar-

getst city and has the highest concentration of students in the country, which is reflected

in the characteristic atmosphere and energy you will find in Aarhus.

The gastronomic standards are high, and the city’s creative gourmet chefs never compro-

mise on quality. All of three Michelin starts put Aarhus in the prestigious company of the

world’s gastronomic elite.

Aarhus’ location by the sea and fores areas opens up a wide range of possibilities for an ac-

tive lifestyle. Easy acces to bike paths, running paths, outdoor gyms, and all sorts of water

sports makes it obvious that there is a very active pulse in Aarhus.

In the historic Latin Quarter the atmosphere is vibrant, the cafés are filled with people wal-

king in from the narrow, cobblestonded streets. Although young at heart, Aarhus is also a

city filled with history dating all the way back to the Viking Age.

In 2017 Aarhus will be the European Capital of Culture, one of the most significant cultural

events in Europe. Visitors can look forward to a year of fabulous art and culture, created by

Danish and foreign artists.

Enjoy a quiet moment at one of the city’s many cafés, take astroll round the Latin Quarter,

and go explore the city that has it all!

www.visitaarhus.com

Welcome to Aarhus

325,000 people live in Aarhus

That makes it the second largest city in Denmark.

450,021meter

One of the unique qualities of Aarhus is its manageable size with beach, harbor, forest, shopping and attractions all within walking distance. 

public cycle lanes

makes Aarhus one of the best bike cities in the world!

No matter in which part of town you live, everything is in cycling distance.

A vibrant mix of youthful

energy and a population of

60,000 students

makes Aarhus a city with

an energetic beat.

1 Here you will find a big selection of unique attractions and museums on international level.

Aarhus has been selected shopping city number one in Scandinavia. No.

ARoS Food Hall

The atmosphere is rough and warm all at once. The restaurant is centered around organic foods, regional ingre-dients and produce from ARoS' very own rooftop kitchen garden.

www.aros.dk

Ø-haven—Denmark’s largest urban garden

The city garden is an opportunity for the residents of Aarhus to have a plot of their own where they can grow flowers, vegetab-les, herbs, etc. Currently the Ø-Haven garden offers pallet gar-dens, greenhouses, hens, and buzzing bee s

www.øhaven.dk

DOKK1

With its great location by the mouth of the canal, Dokk1 is the obvious link between the open sea and the city centre.With its 301.000 square feet, the building has ample room for its many functions such as public library and Citizen Service Centre.

www.dokk1.dk

Exhibition ARoS: Monet—Lost in Translation

Centering on Monet, this exhibition takes you on a journey through the world of impressionism; a journey on which you will discover why the impressionist works of art are still interesting and relevant to this day.

www.aros.dk

Christmas in Den Gamle By – The Old Town Museum

The magic at the open air museum "Den Gamle By" begins on November 15th, when the living history market town of more than 75 restored vintage buildings puts on its holiday finery. In each room, visitors step directly into a world gone by, with all the details in place.

www.dengamleby.dk

Halloween in Tivoli Friheden

Tivoli Friheden invites the whole family to a creepy crawly fun week when the amusement park is invaded by terrifying crea-tures and giant spiders. There will be lots of activities and fun

www.friheden.dk

Top 3 News in Aarhus

We are looking forward to

Events /Highlights 2015-2016

Monét – Lost in Translation, ARoS exhibition– 9.10.2015-10.12016

Christmas in Den Gamle By– The Old Town Museum 11.11.-31.12 2015

A New Dynasty – Created in China, ARoS exhibition 21.11.2015-29.5 2016

Vinterjazz 5.-21.2 2016

Festival of the Century– 4.-11.3. 2016

SPOT Festival 28.4-1.5.2016

SPOR Festival 12.-15.5. 2016

Classic Car Race 27.-29.5. 2016

Northside Festival 17.-19. juni 2016

Fed Fredag concerts in Tivoli Friheden fridays spring/summer

Bestseller City Halvmarathon 19. 6. 2016

Aarhus Jazz Festival 15.-22. 7. 2016

Moesgaard Viking Moot J29.31.7. 2016

Aarhus Festuge Festival 26.8.-4.9. 2016

Food Festival 2.-4.9. 2016

Aarhus European Capital of Culture 2017

Events & Highlights

ARoS—Aarhus Art Museum

Experience world-class modern art, immerse yourself in some of the best works of art of the past, or take a panoramic, roof-top walk in all the colours of the rainbow in Olafur Eliason's spectacular work of art on the roof of ARoS - Your rainbow panorama.

The ARoS Aarhus Art Museum offers a truly unforgetteable experience at one of Northern Europe's largest and most innova-tive art museums. At the indoor street level you find the ART Café and the ARoS Shop with its excellent selection of art books and top-quality design handicrafts. Aros Allé 2, 8000 Aarhus C www.aros.dk, info@aros.dk Phone: +45 87306600 

A National Open Air Museum of Urban History and Culture. The attraction has been awarded three Michelin stars. It is a living and breathing experience of what it was like to live and work in a Danish market town, as it was in the old days. More than 3 million visitors The Old Town Museum is a unique museum, welcoming more than 3 million visitors over the course of the last 10 years. Here you can meet the people and characters of the past, experience life as it was in their livingrooms and kitchens; and smell the flowers right in their own gardens. Viborgvej 2, 8000 Aarhus C www.dengamleby.dk, mail@dengamleby.dk Phone: +45 86123188 

Den Gamle By—The Old Town Museum

Moesgaard Museum

Presenting the past in a magnificent architectural setting

Prehistory presented innovatively in a breath-taking architectural setting makes for a world-class museum experience. The past becomes alive and the people in the exhibits will step forward and provide the visitors with a better understanding of the past and how we arrived at where we are in the present.

An international attraction The new Moesgaard Museum is a huge attrac-tion not only because of the architectural de-sign of the museum and the exhibitions, but also due to its location in the beautiful natural surroundings south of Aarhus, overlooking the woods and sea.

Moesgaard Allé 15, 8270 Højbjerg, www.moesgaardmuseum.dk, moesgaard@moesmus,dk Phone: +45 87394000 

Tivoli Friheden

Tivoli Friheden is Aarhus' theme park located within walking distance from the city centre in the beautiful Marselisborg Forest. You will find 4 roller coasters, 40 rides, stalls, games and playgrounds.

For all kinds of fun The cosy garden offers plenty of experiences with beauty, entertainment, concerts, theatre and much more. With its wide range of oppor-tunities and entertainment, Tivoli Friheden is the ideal choice for all kinds of excursions

Skovbrynet 5, 8000 Aarhus C Www.friheden.dk, Tivoli@friheden.dk Phone: +45 86147934

Musikhuset Aarhus—The Concert Hall Aarhus

The Concert Hall is home to the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus, the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, the Danish National Opera, the children's theatre "Filuren" and the Concert Hall Aarhus.

Unique architecture The first thing that meets the eye as one drives past or comes in to park is the 2,000 m2 glass foyer, whose palm trees, old olive trees and many works of art create an atmosphere all their own.

Thomas Jensens Allé 1, 8000 Aarhus C www.musikhusetaarhus.dk, musikhuset@aarhus.dk, Phone: +45 89404040 

Science Museums - Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden

The new Greenhouses in the Botanical Gardens are ready to wel-come you inside, where numerous plant collections are presented in four different climate zones.

You will have an educational and sensuous experience strolling through the beautiful and varied sceneries, and you will find plants from most parts of the world. Here, you get to witness what happens when the heat of the dense rainfo-rest intertwines with lifelike animal sounds and the soft smells oozing from the many plants. Møllevejen 10, 8000 Aarhus C www.sciencemuseerne.dk Phone: +45 87155415

The gastronomic standards are high, and the city’s creative gourmet chefs never compromise on quality. All of three Michelin stars put Aarhus in the prestigious company of the world’s gastronomic elite.

The Nordic Kitchen offers newly caught fish from the Aarhus bay landed at the harbour, local delicacies, vegetables from the island of Samsø, and fresh produce from the neighbouring Djursland peninsula.

At the core of Aarhus you will find specialist shops, freshly baked bread from organic bakeries, gourmet take away places, new Nordic ”smørrebrød”, café burgers by the Aarhus canal and cosy coffee shops.

gastronomicaarhus.com

Comwell Aarhus **** The 4-starred hotel, welcomes you inside a modern building, outfitted by the Danish design house Hay. This hotel is centrally located, just behind the Train Station and within a short walk to the city centre.

Værkmestergade 2, 8000 Aarhus C www.comwellaarhus.dk, +45 86728000

Scandic Aarhus City **** Centrally located in the shopping street this hotel is within a walking distance to the many sights. Climb to the top of the hotel for an impressive view over Aarhus city and the harbour, woods and beaches.

Østergade 10, 8000 Aarhus C www.scandichotels.dk/aarhuscity, +45 89318100

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Aarhus **** Located a short walk from the city centre this hotel offers 4 different room styles and a pleasant atmosphere in both the Lobby Bar La Pyramide and in the Restaurant Scenario.

Margrethepladsen 1, 8000 Aarhus C www.radissonblu.com/hotel-aarhus, +45 86128665

Marselis Hotel - Aarhus **** Beautifully located with the beach just outside the hotel and the woods next door. Only 5 minutes away you will find downtown Aarhus. A city full of life, culture and shopping opportunities

Strandvejen 25, 8000 Aarhus C www.helnan.dk, +45 86144411

Hotel CABINN Aarhus ** Located next to the Aarhus Aa stream where the excitement and atmosphere self-generates. CABINN offers standard and commodore rooms, and rooms.

Kannikegade 14, 8000 Aarhus C, +45 86757000 www.cabinn.com/hotel/cabinn-hotel-i-aarhus

Top 5 City Break Hotels in Aarhus

Dag 1

Tjek ind på ét af byens cityhoteller

Besøg Moesgaard Museum og går i vinkingernes fodspor

Shopping på Strøget, i Latinerkvarteret og city shoppingcentret Bruun’s Galleri

Middag på Kähler Spisesalon

Dag 2

Oplev kunsten på ARoS kunstmuseum og gå en tur i den farverige regnbue på toppen

Spis frokost i ARoS Foodhall

Gå langs Åen og ned til Dokk1 og oplev en del af byens nye havnefront

Besøg Den Gamle By og nyd en kop kaffe og en småkage fra bageriet

Dag 3

Start dagen ud med par afslappende timer på Badeanstalten Spanien

Lej et par cykler og tag turen ud til Aarhus Ø, byens nye bydel med Isbjerget, Ø-haven, Strandbaren og meget mere.

Spis en skøn frokost på én af de hyggelige caféer eller gastro grills i Latinerkvarteret.

Spend 2-3 days in Aarhus

Nature is all around in Aarhus.The city is surrounded by forests, beaches and water – all within walking distance.

Green Oases In the heart of the city, you will find parks and green oases everywhere, which are perfect spots for quiet relaxation. With large parks and small natural oases in the city centre, nature is present everywhere in Aarhus. An urban playground Experience Aarhus by the seaside and the new area Aarhus Ø where you will find the beautiful residential building ‘The Iceberg’ alongside with the ‘Beach Bar’. Here you will find a huge playgro-und, a gigantic sandbox – for everybody!

Aarhus by bike Aarhus is a great city for cycling. Its many cycle paths, the relative flatness of the surroundings, the short distances and the many green open spaces makes Aarhus one of the best bike cities in the world! activeaarhus.com

A City Oase by the Sea

 

One of Aarhus’ strengths is the great variety in shopping and design. A wide selection of restaurants and cultural activities complete your shopping experience.

In the main shopping street you will find all the big and well-known chain shops, while the Latin Quarter and the quirky shopping streets around the nearby Vestergade, Jægergaardsgade og Bruunsgade are filled with exciting one-of-a-kind shops. The Latin Quarter In the Latin Quarter you will find a unique vibrant atmosphere, the small cozy cafés are filled with people, the streets are narrow and cobblestoned, all providing the perfect setting for the small, chic shops selling one-off items in the area. shoppinginaarhus.com

A City of Shopping

 

The theme for Aarhus2017 is RETHINK. However, RETHINK is not only a theme, it is also a mindset.

The European Capital of Culture should be a free space to experiment and rethink the way we live. RETHINK means that we build on what currently exists, while also exploring whether and how things could be done differently.

The theme RETHINK provides Aarhus2017 with the opportunity to create a “cultural laboratory” in the region as a whole, where inno-vation and alternative solutions can be developed and grow. rethink2017.com

Aarhus European Capital of Culture 2017

How to get to Aarhus

Aarhus Airport— ’Connect with Aarhus’

Aarhus Airport, Tirstrup - not only has air service to Copenhagen, Oslo, London, Stockholm and Gøteborg, but also several weekly charter flights to popular holiday destinations. Connections several times a day with airport bus directly from Aarhus. For car drivers there are approx. 300 free parking spces just outside the door.

Address: Ny Lufthavnsvej 24, 8560 Kolind, www.aar.dk

Billund Airport— ’Fly to Aarhus’

With an annual 2.7 million passengers, it is Billund Airport’s mission to be West Denmark’s international airport. An array of airlines has flights with direct connection from Billund to more than 40 important European destinations. It is also possible to reach a considerable number of Scandinavian destinations from Billund.

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