Toldboden (Aarhus Custom House), Aarhus

Toldboden, located at the port quay, served as a customs house for many years. Inaugurated in 1897, it was designed by famous Danish architect Hack Kampmann. In recent years, this red brick structure with three towers houses an architecture school, a student hostel, and a restaurant.

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Sight Name: Toldboden (Aarhus Custom House)
Sight Location: Aarhus, Denmark (See walking tours in Aarhus)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Historical Architectures Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Aarhus, Denmark

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Historical Architectures Walking Tour

Aarhus offers a variety of eye-catching historical and modern architecture, including numerous buildings designed by famous Danish architect Hack Kampmann. Don’t hesitate to spend a few hours discovering the beautiful architecture Aarhus has to offer.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles

Aarhus Introduction Walking Tour

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark. It is also one of the oldest cities in the country with roots that date to the 8th century when Vikings built a small settlement at the mouse of AArhus River encircled by an earthen rampart and a moat. Back then, Aarhus was called "Aros" which was the old Danish word for "river mouth".

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles