10 Best Things to Do in Aarhus, Denmark, Aarhus, Denmark

For all my travels through Europe, Scandinavia is one region that I don’t get to experience as much as I would like. Which is why I was so excited to travel to Denmark early this year. Other cities in Denmark like Aarhus were high on my list, since I was only really familiar with Copenhagen. Found over in central Jutland, visiting Aarhus quickly gave me a more well-rounded understanding on Denmark. It certainly helped that the best things to do in Aarhus really give you insights into the city’s culture, history and way of life.

I feel like I was able to fit an awful lot in during my 2 days in Aarhus. Even in the cool April weather, I was more than happy to roam the city streets sightseeing. And yet even with two days up my sleeve, there’s still plenty more I didn’t have time for. But it’s not just the sights of Aarhus that get undersold. This definitely seems like a truly livable city, the kind of place where the city atmosphere is one of its selling points. That’s hard to convey in an Aarhus travel blog post, but hopefully you’ll be able to see why I liked Aarhus.

For visitors to the city, one place that needs to be on their itinerary is Den Gamle By. Undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in Aarhus, this historic open-air museum takes you right through Denmark’s history. Den Gamle By is basically its own little town and is broken up into three periods, 1864, 1927 and 1974. To get around the museum you’ll walk down streets, through squares and cross bridges - it’s huge. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).