Aarhus City Break

© Photopop / Visit Denmark
© Photopop / Visit Denmark

Go beyond Copenhagen with Aarhus City Break, a 4-night cultural escape showcasing Denmark’s vibrant second city. Start with a night in Copenhagen before heading by train to Aarhus, where boutique hotels and Nordic hospitality await.

Discover contemporary art at the acclaimed ARoS Art Museum, then step into history at Den Gamle By, an open-air museum of Danish life. Explore the city’s WWII past at the Occupation Museum, and stroll through the buzzing Latin Quarter, home to indie cafés and shops.

Outdoor highlights include paddleboarding in the harbour, forest walks in Marselisborg, and a visit to Tivoli Friheden, Aarhus’s family-friendly amusement park.

Tailored by Off The Map Travel, the itinerary is fully customisable—with optional transfers, excursions, and dining recommendations. Ideal for travellers seeking a Danish city break, cultural getaway, or Scandinavian short holiday, this trip offers the perfect blend of urban style, coastal charm, and local heritage.

Explore Denmark’s second city on a 4-night Aarhus City Break. After a night in Copenhagen, head to Aarhus for a mix of culture, nature, and Nordic charm. Visit ARoS Art Museum, Den Gamle By, and the Occupation Museum.

Enjoy forest walks, harbour swims, and fun at Tivoli Friheden. With boutique hotels and tailored experiences, this is an ideal choice for a Danish cultural break or Scandinavian getaway.

Location Denmark
Duration 4 Nights
Customers normally spend between (excl. flights)
£3,500 - £5,250 pp*

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival into Copenhagen

Arrive in the beautiful city of Copenhagen and spend the rest of the day exploring the city. There is a lot to uncover here including Meik Wiking, author of the Little Book of Hygge, Happiness Museum or head to the Designmuseum Denmark.

In the evening explore which restaurant you might like to eat, you’ll be spoilt for choice with a range of Michelin-starred restaurants dotted all over the city.

Day 2

Food Tour and Train to Aarhus

Have a leisurely morning exploring the city before meeting your guide for a private food tour – over the next four hours you will discover some incredible locations to try out, including lunch.

In the afternoon you’ll head to Copenhagen Central Station to get your train up to Aarhus (roughly a 3-hour journey). Upon arrival, you will head to your accommodation for the evening.

Day 3

Discover Aarhus

You will have the day to explore this beautiful and compact city – depending on the season you are visiting you might want to take part in some outdoor adventures or if you prefer a more cultural experience then there is the stunning ARoS Museum, a Michelin starred experience and one the largest art museums in northern Europe.

Day 4

Activity Day

Depending on the time of year that you visit you might like to spend some time doing some hiking, cycling, or even visit the beaches during the Summer season. If you have travelled over with a family then you have the Tivoli Friheden theme park with a whole array of wild rides to try out and you can also walk through time at the Old Town Open Air Musuem.

Soak in the evening with some drinks, discover the Aarhus Street Food Market, or go further and book a table reservation at one of their Michelin-starred restaurants.

Day 5

Time to head home

You have the morning to explore again and discover any places you might have missed before heading home in the afternoon.

There is always the option to extend your stay by heading further afield – perhaps over the famous Orseund Bridge to Malmo in Sweden, and beyond!

Speak to one of our Nordic Experience Curators if you wish to discuss what other options are available to you.

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Designed for you

  • Personalised itinerary planning with a Nordic Travel Expert
  • Private transfers throughout
  • Concierge support throughout your holiday
  • Expert guided experiences
  • Hand picked accommodation chosen based on your preferences
  • 15 years of luxury Nordic holiday planning experience
  • Optional Winter Clothing Hire
  • Our journeys are entirely tailor-made

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This itinerary is just a starting point—a flavour of what’s possible. Whether you want to tweak the pace, upgrade your hotel, or deepen the culinary immersion, we’ll design your perfect trip from scratch.

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