Olga’s guidebook to the City of Aarhus
Sightseeing
The old city - a replica of the old cities of Denmark, all gathered in an open-air museum.
445 locals recommend
The Old Town
2 ViborgvejThe old city - a replica of the old cities of Denmark, all gathered in an open-air museum.
Won the award of "Public Library of the year" in 2016. Absolutely free, you can browse the shelves and read books, play board games, see the innovative self-return system and grasp amazing views of the harbour.
58 locals recommend
Dokk1 station
Won the award of "Public Library of the year" in 2016. Absolutely free, you can browse the shelves and read books, play board games, see the innovative self-return system and grasp amazing views of the harbour.
Møllestien
MøllestienTake a stroll through the deer park and grab a pack of carrots or apples to feed the animals. Absolutely free!
122 locals recommend
Marselisborg Deer Park
6 ØrneredevejTake a stroll through the deer park and grab a pack of carrots or apples to feed the animals. Absolutely free!
Marselisborg Palace
100 KongevejenThe summer residence of Queen of Denmark.
Moesgaard Museum (Aarhus)
15 Moesgård AlléBotanical Garden
Peter Holms VejFree entry, extended park with grill facilities
Absolutely free to visit, you will pass through all the climates of the continent.
326 locals recommend
Botanical Garden and the Greenhouses
10A Peter Holms VejAbsolutely free to visit, you will pass through all the climates of the continent.
Salling Rooftop
27 Søndergade
The Infinite Bridge
3 ØrneredevejAward-winning bridge
Havnebadet
7 BassinLargest saltwater pool in Denmark and absolutely free
Cultural scene of the city, climb the top of the roof and enjoy the views.
104 locals recommend
Godsbanen
3E SkovgaardsgadeCultural scene of the city, climb the top of the roof and enjoy the views.
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
2 Aros AlléExperience the rooftop Rainbow glass corridor!
Brabrand Lake
BrabrandstienUniversity Park, Aarhus
8 Ole Worms AlléGreen external auditorium and beautiful lakes
Isbjerget
The Iceberg buildings
Permanent
Local beach
Bellevue Beach
Salling Tårnet
Bernhardt Jensens BoulevardPiece of Architecture
”Endless Connection”
Aarhus Cathedral
Store TorvAarhus City Hall
2 Rådhuspladsengreat little park behind it
Egå Marina/Egå Strandvej (Aarhus Kom)
Neighborhoods
Mejlgade
MejlgadeVery lively, old city neighborhood
The modern part of the city, located on a manmade island with exceptional Danish architecture
39 locals recommend
Aarhus Docklands
The modern part of the city, located on a manmade island with exceptional Danish architecture
Trøjborg
Food scene
Åboulevarden
ÅboulevardenThe main street with the cafes and restaurants
Great Coffee
32 E KlostergadeFor true coffee lovers
La Cabra Coffee Roasters
20 GravenVery busy, local's favorites coffee place
Den Rustikke
20 MejlgadeTheir menu changes every day
The Burger Shack
39 FrederiksgadeBest burgers in town
Waxies
16 FrederiksgadeIrish pub with good atmosphere and live music
AmoRomA
60 VestergadeBest authentic pizza in town!
Madklubben Aarhus
1 Hack Kampmanns Pl.The trendy "food-club" of the moment
nightlife
Bodegaen
33 ÅboulevardenFree shots if you check in on their FB page
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Pick-up food at half-price after store closure
www.toogoodtogo.com
Getting around
Rent a bike from Donkey republic
Scattered all around the city
Ways to save
Use ridesharing service to travel around
Install and use "Gomore" app, allows you to book cars or rides with drivers commuting around.
Ways to save
Oli-Bistro
French cuisine at very affordable prices and extremely good!
What to pack
A light raincoat
weather changes a few times a day
Ways to save
Free parking for a few hours
Around the area of Botanical garden and Den gamle by
Getting around
Ferries in Denmark are for free this summer
Try to get to Samsø (100% of the island's electricity comes from wind power) with the ferry from Hou (south of Aarhus)