Denmark’s second city Aarhus can be found on the east coast peninsula of Jutland.
Luxury Holidays to Aarhus
© Kit Bøhnke Visit Denmark
© Kit Bøhnke Visit Denmark
Aarhus, Designed Around You
Much like Copenhagen there really is lots to discover and do in the city of Aarhus – much will depend on the time of year that you visit there and we recommend the spring, summer, and autumn months to really be able to get out and about to explore.
There is plenty of restaurants, bars, and cafes to visit – make sure one of those stops is at Aarhus Street Food. Those that enjoy their museums must plan a visit to ARoS Aarhus Art Musuem which is the biggest art museum in northern Europe and deemed as a Michelin experience.
Those who are active can enjoy some kayaking or hiking.
Tailor-Made Ways to Experience Aarhus
Discover Denmark’s cultural capital your way—from street food and museums to forest walks and hidden beaches.
Where to Stay: Handpicked for You
From sleek modern design hotels to cosy boutique stays in the Latin Quarter, we’ve handpicked properties that reflect Aarhus’s cultural flair and laid-back charm.
The Guidebook
Explore Aarhus
Despite being a city it is incredibly small which makes it incredibly easy to explore what is described as somewhere which has its history meets the modern world.
Besides the city, you have the woodland surrounding it in one direction, and in the other, you are greeted by its sandy coastline. There is a whole range of places to see and things to do in the beautiful part of Denmark.
There is the fascinating Den Uendelige Bro (translated as the Infinite Bridge), botanical gardens, museums, and for those food enthusiasts there are more Michelin-starred restaurants to discover.
Getting There
There are many ways to get to Aarhus – to start with there are two airports there, Aarhus airport and then Billund.
If you are looking to travel there from Copenhagen then you have options to get the train, bus, or hire car which all take roughly around 3 hours. There is also the potential of ferry connections too.
This makes Aarhus perfect for combining with a stay in Denmark’s capital but also allowing you to explore even further afield!
Once you are there you can easily discover most places by foot or by bike!
Climate
With Denmark being surrounded by the ocean its winters are perhaps not as harsh as those of its Nordic neighbours but it still can get quite chilly during the winter months and at times foggy.
In Spring and Summer, the temperatures begin to get much warmer with July being its hottest month, though it is suggested that if you want to take a dip out there then August is the month to do that!
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