Destination Guide
Find out what you can experience in Aarhus. From Michelin restaurants to street food markets, from charming, old quarters to cutting edge architecture and from deep contemplation at a world-class art museum to fun in rollercoasters – you are guaranteed to find something for you in Denmark’s second largest city.
Free attractions for Routes Europe participants with a delegate badge:
Den Gamle By – the Old Town Museum
Embark on a captivating journey through time in Den Gamle By - The Old Town Museum. Witness, touch, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Danish market towns across four distinct time periods: 2014, 1974, 1927, and 1864.
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum is one of Northern Europe's largest art museums. Here you can experience classic and contemporary art. Show your Routes app, email confirmation or badge for free entry.
Moesgaard Museum
The past is brought to life at the Moesgaard Museum, where the exhibits are based on the latest research and prehistory is presented in an entertaining and surprising way. The museum itself is an architectural wonder in beautiful surroundings.
Tivoli Friheden
The amusement park in the heart of Aarhus offers fun, coziness and excitement for everyone! Try the thrilling rides and walk around the lovely garden.
KØN – Gender Museum Denmark
Located in the heart of Aarhus, KØN – Gender Museum Denmark invites you
to explore the cultural history of gender, gender policies, equality, and sexuality.
Free attractions for Routes Europe participants without a delegate badge:
Kunsthal Aarhus
At the Art Hall in Aarhus, you can experience Danish and international contemporary art in urban surroundings. The works range from paintings and sculptures to videos and installations.
The Tropical Houses in the Botanical Garden
At the Tropical Houses in the Botanical Garden, you can stroll through four different climate zones and learn more about nature and botany. Be enthralled by the heat, the tropical sounds, and the smells from the many different plants.
Salling ROOFTOP and Salling ROOFGARDEN
The Salling ROOFTOP and Salling ROOFGARDEN is a stunning rooftop terrace
featuring a cozy café and an urban oasis, located atop the iconic Salling
department store in the heart of Aarhus city center.
Discover more in Aarhus
Quarters in Aarhus
Explore the many different atmospheres in Aarhus. The historic city centre the Latin Quarter is charming with tons of local shops and bustling cafés while Aarhus Ø is fast paced and innovative with stunning architecture and exciting restaurants.
Attractions and Museums
Dive into history at the architectural gem Moesgaard Museum, discover classic and contemporary art at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum and experience how life was lived in Denmark through the centuries at Den Gamle By - the Old Town Museum. For Routes delegates, many attractions are free.
Gastronomy
Discover Aarhus through its impressive food scene. The cosy cafes offer Danish classics and “hygge”, the innovative restaurants are as diverse and lively as the city and the bars invite you in for community and craft beers.
The Aarhus Region
Around Aarhus, you can explore amazing nature, cosy towns, wildlife parks, historical monuments, kilometres of sandy beaches and outdoor activities.