Århus Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Very beautiful city, lots to see 


Con

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 Missing a warm body next to you for 4 nights 


In a nutshell

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 Havent got a clue, shall ask Frans 

 

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Things to Do  

Tollund Man ~ A Sad Ending

Tollund Man ~ A Sad Ending, Århus

 starship Says:  Without meaning to be morbid, one of the most unforgettable museum exhibits I've ever seen is that of "TOLLUND MAN" and "ELLING WOMAN". This exhibit is the most well-known attraction of the Silkeborg Museum where they are on display. "Tollund Man" is the well- preserved body... 

Himmelbjerget ~ Denmark's Heaven Mountain

Himmelbjerget ~  Denmark's Heaven Mountain, Århus

 starship Says:  Himmelbjerget is one of the most popular destinations on Jutland, famous for the beauty of the natural surroundings and for being the highest point in Denmark. Himmelbjerget refers to the mountain or hill itself which rises to approximately 149 meters at its zenith and... 

new art museum

new art museum, Århus

 elsebeth Says:  Aros Museum in central Aarhus is brand new. I was there a couple of weeks ago. its a very fascinating place.Its 8 or 9 stories high and there is a great view on the sunterrace.It has all kind of art, and some of the exhibitions change once in a while.the entrance is 100... 

Aarhus sightseeing by bike

Aarhus sightseeing by bike, Århus

 carolinVJohnson Says:  When i recently visit Aarhus, I could not find any organisede sightseeing tours in the city. I have now heard from friends in the city that a new tour operator is starting up daily bike tours of the city. I do not know if it's good but it is perhaps worth a try. 

Veteranbanen Bryup-Vrads Vintage Train

Veteranbanen Bryup-Vrads Vintage Train, Århus

 starship Says:  Part of our tour in and around Arhus included a ride on a vintage train in Bryup, a small town close to the center of Jutland. The steam train is made up of vintage rail cars pulled by a lovingly-maintained locomotive which rolled down the tracks to meet us in an impressive... 

City views

City views, Århus

 Rupanworld Says:  At Arhus, if you are looking for a view over the city, I would recommend going up to the terrace of the Aros Arts museum. The museum is located in a little hilly area in the city and is 10 storeys tall. A view from the terrace gives you a 360 degree view of the entire city.... 

Beach

Beach, Århus

 Rupanworld Says:  I was told that from the the Moesgaard museum, if you take the forest route on foot, you arrive at the beautiful beach. I tried to but the weather at that point of time was very bad and I dared not to continue. 

Old town of Arhus

Old town of Arhus, Århus

 Rupanworld Says:  the old town of Arhus can be seen around the Domkirke. There one can find nice old houses, narrow lanes and a glimpse of the old Arhus. I would like to make a point here. I am not talking about the Den Gamle BY here, it is the old town area of Arhus, where the oldest house... 

Arhus harbour and waterfront

Arhus harbour and waterfront, Århus

 Rupanworld Says:  The harbour and waterfront of Arhus is really beautiful. I did not have a time to go to the beach but since my hostel was right opposite to the harbour, I made it a point to go to the harbour early every morning before the sunrise and witness the beautiful sunrise from... 

Hotels  

Villa Provence

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Hotel Royal

 2 Reviews and 35 Opinions  I went on a tour to Europe last year with my family. It was a great trip we had. While going to... 

Restaurants  

Miro: Amazing dining experience in Aarhus!

Miro: Amazing dining experience in Aarhus!, Århus

 queensgirl210 Says:  In NYC, dining out is a sport and New Yorkers think of themselves as experts in food, drinks and ambiance. I am happy to say that Miro exceeded my expectations. My friends and I enjoyed a six-course meal and wine pairing. The cuisine was seasonal, adventurous and sublime.... 

jensens bøfhus: family dinner

jensens bøfhus: family dinner, Århus

 elsebeth Says:  this is a traditional danish steakhouse with all kinda steaks. For the vegetarians they have a very good salat bar and jacket potatoes.its a chain of restaurants all over denmark .they have an offer in the afternoon from 11 - 16 with steak of the day for about 50 Kr. 

Nightlife  

cafe under masken: people place

cafe under masken: people place, Århus

 mrmasken Says:  under masken has the most fantastic interior your eyes will be tired after being there the music is really good and varied not for people that don`t like it a bit loud the type of people who come there is also very varied from famous to students and very different genrally... 

Transportation  

Århus Harbour Tour

Århus Harbour Tour, Århus

 MikeStarr5 Says:  During the Århus festival, which takes place every year around the start of September, you can go on a fairly bracing boat tour of the harbour. The Danish guide clearly loved his job and had information and a funny story about almost every building, ship and warehouse we... 

Arhus card

Arhus card, Århus

 Rupanworld Says:  Arhus card is not just a transportation tips, it definitely is a thing to do, infact the first thing to buy once you are in Arhus. You find an Arhus card at hotels, youth hostels, bus stations, souvenir stalls and in all major stores. A 24 hour ÅrhusCard cost you 139 DKK or... 

Shopping  

Butikken: Shopping at Den Gamle By

Butikken: Shopping at Den Gamle By, Århus

 Rupanworld Says:  This is a very nice souvenir shop at Den Gamle By. Here you find all types of typical Danish souvenir items starting from Books of Christian Andersen, CDs, fruits baskets, pickles, jams, wine, crockeries and cutleries, aprons, etc. The shop is located in one of the old... 

Salling: Huge stores

Salling: Huge stores, Århus

 Rupanworld Says:  In the city centre, close to the Åboulevarden, there is a huge Clothes store mainly dealing with women's clothes. Its called Salling and it is really really huge. For those on a shopping spree, a visit to this shop is a good option Women's clothing No idea 

Warnings and Dangers  

Bus tickets!

Bus tickets!, Århus

 DeYo Says:  Warning: Bus system in the Aarhus is ok, but I have found confusing for how long bought tickets are. They cost 18dk, but I'm still not sure if it is for one ride, or for some time period like 1h, or for entire day. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Agnete og Havmanden

Agnete og Havmanden, Århus

 Rupanworld Says:  'Agnete og Havmanden' (Agnete and the Merman) is a beautiful fountain just in front of the Radhuset in the Park Allé avenue. It was created sculptor by Johannes Bjerg in 1941. The story behind the statue is a women called Agnete, falling in love with a Merman. Nice off the... 

Åboulevarden

Åboulevarden, Århus

 Rupanworld Says:  Åboulevarden is said to be the most beautiful street in Århus and so it seemed to me as well. It is a street by the side of a small river-canal that goes until the harbour. There are numerous posh shops, cafes and galleries on both sides of this street. For those visiting... 

Favorites  

English is a funny language

English is a funny language, Århus

 Rupanworld Says:  I am not sure whether all the Danish people think like this or whether this is a customary belief, but I definitely came across this slogan at the hostel I was staying in. It stated, "English is a funny language". For somebody who has spent all life with English as the first... 

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