Aarhus, the second largest in Denmark and known as the “City of Smiles”, is a vibrant lying on the east coast of Jutland. It is full of rich cultural heritage, pretty architecture, museums, outdoor activities and much more. With such elements, Aarhus holidays will assure an unforgettable journey for every traveler.
Begin your vacation by reliving history at Den Gamle By or the Old Town, one of the significant Aarhus historical sites. At this open air-museum, you will get to experience Danish life of 1700s, 1800s and 1900s by walking through historic buildings, recreated streets, residences, vehicles, and more.
You can take a horse-drawn wagon ride for a fun overview to discover the old town and observe these different recreated elements. Then, there is a notable collection of clocks and watches and others devoted to jewelry, toys, and even posters. Also, came across the collection of silverware and delftware at the Gallery of Decorative Arts. Den Gale will totally make you lost in the former times of Denmark.
Learn more about the history at the Moesgaard Museum (MOMU). At this fantastic state-of-the-art anthropology museum, you will come across Denmark's history from the stone age right up to Viking times through world-class temporary exhibitions as well as an impressive permanent collection. The main highlight that you can’t miss in this museum is the Grauballe Man (Grauballemann), a body dating back more than 2,000 years that was found perfectly preserved in a nearby bog.
If you love art, then you must explore the ARoS museum of modern art, with the main highlights being. Your rainbow panorama and out of the Darkness exhibitions. Here there are nine different spaces, featuring Danish works from the Golden Age to the present day. You will also get to see the temporary exhibitions that focus on international artworks, including film, sculpture, architecture and more.
Wander The Latin Quarter, dating back to the 14th century, where you will get absorbed in the local life. This walking tour will take you through the ancient and narrow cobblestoned streets with various cozy cafés and restaurants, art galleries, mom-and-pop shops, hidden courtyards, and storybook half-timbered architecture.
Make the most out of your Aarhus Denmark holidays, and explore the iconic Aarhus harbor, where you will get to wander through the pleasant promenades and some of the most notable attractions in Aarhus. You’ll find some of the city’s most defining architecture here through the striking angular and jagged roofs of the whitewashed Isbjerget, or the Iceberg, an apartment complex that anchors the city’s newest quarter, the Aarhus district, and there are lots more other attractions.
Come close to nature at Aarhus Botanical Garden (Botanisk Have) with the highlights being the large hothouses with subtropical plants from around the world. Here, you can enjoy large plant collections from all over the world that can be grown in four different climate zones with plenty of things for kids, including special children's programs, concerts, and shows in the garden's amphitheater. Also, you can take a walk through the gardens and enjoy your picnic. All this makes it one of the most engaging things to do in Aarhus.
Enjoy your Aarhus Family holidays at Tivoli Friheden amusement park, where you and your kids can enjoy themed rides, games, playgrounds, and a 5D Cinemagic cinema. The main adventure here is the Sky Tower freefall ride, which combines bungee jumping and sky diving. Apart from rides and adventures, there are concerts organized featuring Danish and international artists. Moreover, there are Holiday festivals that bring new themes and decorations for Halloween and especially Christmas, when the lights display is spectacular.
Discover the charm of this hidden gem of Denmark with expertly curated Aarhus vacation packages which can manage accommodation, transportation, and guided tours effortlessly and affordably. These packages offer lots of benefits and facilities that will make your Aarhus vacation memorable