Tourism

Here are a few proposals for things to see in Århus. This is only a short list, and we recommend you visit the official tourist information website for more detailed information about sights in the city.

Here is a list of some of the most popular tourist attractions in Århus

ARoS – Aarhus Kunstmuseum

The largest art collection in Denmark outside Copenhagen can be found at the new art museum of Aarhus – ARoS. The museum owns notable collections of Danish art that span 300 years plus a noteworthy contingent of modern art. The new spacious museum building hosts special exhibitions as well as a permanent collection.

The Old Town

National Open Air Museum of Urban History and Culture. It is a living and breathing experience of what it was like to live and work in a Danish market town, as it was in the old days.

The Cathedral of Århus

The Cathedral is over 800 years old and is with its impressive tower visible from most of the city. The main attractions in the church is the triptych and the many wall-paintings.

Moesgaard Museum

The Moesgård Manor in the woods south of Århus provides the setting for the Moesgård Museum which houses archaeological and ethnographical collections as well as reconstructed houses from the Iron Age and the Viking Age

Tivoli Friheden

An amusement park full of fun, games and entertainment for the entire family.

Musikhuset

In The Concert Hall Aarhus events are on almost every day. The repertoire represents a wide palette: Ballet, pop, musicals, opera, rock, the complete classical repertoire, theatre – and a long range of art exhibitons, business conventions etc.

The Steno Museum

The Danish museum for the history of science and medicine. The Steno Museum holds exhibitions on the history of science and the history of medicine. It also operates a planetarium and a medical herb garden.

Restaurants and nightlife

If you wish to explore the nightlife of Århus or just dine out, you can se the many posibilities at the official tourist information website where you can download or order the restaurant/cafe guide