Aarhus Travel Guide - Art, Culture and Relaxation 

Aarhus is the perfect city for a short weekend break with its woodlands and shorelines never too far away from the vibrant social buzz of the city.

With a driving distance of just 103 miles from the ferry port in Esbjerg, Aarhus is the ideal destination for a holiday to Denmark. Visit the many museums and art galleries in Aarhus, the second largest city in Denmark after Copenhagen, however has that unique blend of new and old with plenty of places of interest to visit.

Aarhus is a great place to shop with pedestrian roads with everything from favourite high street names to small, vintage boutiques and designer shops, and also boasts an up beat music scene in which famous artists play at the large concert hall and host the Aarhus music festival every August.

ARoS is the main art museum in Aarhus and is also one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe. Displaying a variety of modern and contemporary art, Aarhus's main art museum has it all.

If a cultural city break isn't to your thing, then head to Aarhus beach, and enjoy a drink at the beach bar situated at Nordhavnen on Pier 4.


Things to do and see in Aarhus

Decorative Arts Gallery
Boasting a large collection of valuable decorative arts, this high security arts gallery has three museums for you to visit

Moesgard Museum
Located at the south of the city, the museum has a variety of archaeological and ethnographic collections

ARoS Art Museum
The largest art museum in Aarhus is a must see on a city break to Denmark. Go to the top of this modern building and view the breathtaking views of the city

Aarhus Jazz Festival
Playing all types of Jazz this annual festival is great fun for all.

Mosgard Viking Mood
Watch demonstrations of Viking weaponry, horse riding, ship sailing, Viking food and drink and much, much more 


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