Aarhus Domkirke

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.

• Web:

  www.aarhusdomkirke.dk/english

• E-mail:

  aarhusdom.sogn@km.dk

• Address:

  Store Torv, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 8629 5400

• Opening hours:

  Opening hours may vary depending on season

Aarhus Rådhus - City Hall

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:

• Web:

  www.aarhusguiderne.dk

• E-mail:

  aarhusguide@live.dk

• Address:

  Rådhuspladsen 2, Aarhus

• More info:

  www.aarhuskommune.dk

ARoS

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.

• Web:

  www.aros.dk

• Address:

  Aros Allé 2, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 8730 6600

• Opening hours:

  Closed on Mondays

Beaches

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.

• Address:

  Bellevue, Aarhus

Botanical Gardens

Showcasing flora species from all across Denmark (and the world), the Aarhus Botanical Gardens are a great place to visit regardless of the weather - the green spaces are good for a picnic or a BBQ during the summertime, and the covered greenhouses provide a welcome respite from the elements throughout the rest of the year.

• Web:

  www.sciencemuseerne.dk/en/botanical-garden

• Address:

  Peter Holms Vej, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 89 40 44 00

Marselisborg Palace & Park

The grounds of the Dutch royal family summer residence are open to visitors when the palace is unoccupied, and strolling through the adjacent park and English garden is free of charge. An arguably even more appealing attraction lies just south from here - a park populated by tame deer who eagerly accept treats from and interact with visitors.

• Web:

  www.kongehuset.dk/en/palaces-and-the-royal-yacht/marselisborg-palace

• Address:

  Kongevejen 100, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 33 40 10 10