Denmark’s second city on the Jutland peninsula, famous for the ARoS art museum with its rainbow rooftop walkway and an open-air museum of old Danish towns; a young university city whose street-food market fills a former bus garage.
Harbour bathing, outdoor dining and the street-food market. source
Weather: May–September is best; the open-air museum runs Christmas events from late November, and winter days are short. source
Times to avoid: Under-18s enter ARoS and the Old Town museum (Den Gamle By) free. source
Weather varies from year to year; check the forecast before you go.
Don't miss in Aarhus
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum Famed for its rooftop rainbow walkway, Your Rainbow Panorama; free for under-18s. source
Den Gamle By An open-air museum of historic Danish townhouses; under-18s are free. source
Aarhus Street Food 30-plus kitchens and bars in a former bus garage. source
Where to stay in Aarhus
City centre (around the Latin Quarter)
A walk to ARoS, the riverside restaurants and old lanes.
Aarhus Ø (harbour district)
New harbourfront district of modern architecture, harbour bath and food hall.
What to eat in Aarhus
Smørrebrød — Danish open sandwiches on rye with herring, meats or egg
Street Food — Global dishes at the former bus-garage market
Food Hall Fare — Dishes from the Nicolinehus market hall
Aarhus tips and things to watch out for
Aarhus travel tips
Bus and light-rail fares depend on zones, with a minimum two-zone fare even within the city. source
Good to know in Denmark
Almost everything is paid by card, so you rarely need cash. source
In Copenhagen, tap water is safe to drink and you can refill a bottle at public drinking fountains. source
Watch out for in Denmark
In Copenhagen, keep to pedestrian paths and watch for cyclists when crossing a cycle lane. source
Winter days are short in Copenhagen, so plan outdoor sightseeing around daylight. source
Watch for pickpockets in central Copenhagen, the airport, the central station and crowded public transport; keep valuables out of sight. source
General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.
Restaurant prices for Aarhus are still being collected. The estimate also uses some official meal and transit prices checked in other cities in Denmark.
Aarhus attraction & theme park tickets
Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum (Adult): DKK 200.00 · child DKK 0.00