Guidebook for Aarhus
Food Scene
Nordisk Spisehus
31 M. P. Bruuns GadeEmmerys
24 Nordre StrandvejOrganic bakery and coffee - good place for brunch.
Kähler Spisesalon
33 M. P. Bruuns GadeCozy place for drinks or dinner.
Juliette
54 JægergårdsgadeFrench cuisine...
Cafe Fika
47 Jægergårdsgadeswedish food and coffee place. great smoothies
Street Coffee
15 Brammersgadegood cofee, best for take away
Street Coffee
15 Brammersgadetiny coffee shop- great
Klassisk 65, Bistro & Vinbar
65 Jægergårdsgadecozy restaurant, vintage style
Saichi Sushi
81 Jægergårdsgadegood sushi place
Forlæns Og Baglæns ApS
23 JægergårdsgadeTapas style food and drinks
Great place with inexpensive food stands with all sorts of international food. Great atmosphere and highly recommended!
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aarhus bus station
45 FredensgadeGreat place with inexpensive food stands with all sorts of international food. Great atmosphere and highly recommended!
One of the best bakeries in Aarhus! 7 mins walk for fresh bread, rolls and cakes.
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Lagkagehuset
14 Langenæs AlléOne of the best bakeries in Aarhus! 7 mins walk for fresh bread, rolls and cakes.
Pho C&P
14 Sønder AlléGreat place to get and authentic pho soup. Try the garlic one.
OliNico
35 MejlgadeSeafood bistro with fair prices.
Autentisk thai take away
120 Frederiks AlléMy favourite local Thai restaurant. Tiny take away place.
Chido Mexican Grill
48 MejlgadeClose by mexican food.
Tiny coffee place. Great stop on the way to the water or when the market on Ingerslevsboulevard is on. Flat white is best I find.
Go' Kaffe
2A Ingerslevs Blvd.Tiny coffee place. Great stop on the way to the water or when the market on Ingerslevsboulevard is on. Flat white is best I find.
Drinks & Nightlife
St. Pauls Apothek
76 JægergårdsgadeExcellent cocktail bar - pricey though
Peter Gift
28 M. P. Bruuns GadeLocal pub frequented by young and old.
Mikkeller bar
61 JægergårdsgadeHip craft beer bar with an ever changing menu.
Cafe Paradis
9d ParadisgadeCosy bar with DJ and dance floor.
Åland
9 JægergårdsgadeNew place on Jægergårdsgade with quite a good outdoor area.
Sightseeing
Den Gamle By (The Old Town) is a national open-air museum of urban history and culture in Denmark through three centuries. The museum consists of more than 75 historic houses relocated from all over Denmark.
Besides the historic houses and the appartments in the 1974 section, there are more than 34 workshops and shops as well as a pharmacy, a school, a post office, a telephone exchange, a jazzbar and much more. Furthermore the museum has its own theater, the Elsinore Theatre, which is used for opera, chamber concerts, festivals etc.
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Den Gamle By
2 ViborgvejDen Gamle By (The Old Town) is a national open-air museum of urban history and culture in Denmark through three centuries. The museum consists of more than 75 historic houses relocated from all over Denmark.
Besides the historic houses and the appartments in the 1974 section, there are more than 34 workshops and shops as well as a pharmacy, a school, a post office, a telephone exchange, a jazzbar and much more. Furthermore the museum has its own theater, the Elsinore Theatre, which is used for opera, chamber concerts, festivals etc.
Great spot on top of the shopping center with good views from here. Dare to walk on the glass bridge for a thrill!
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Salling Rooftop
27 SøndergadeGreat spot on top of the shopping center with good views from here. Dare to walk on the glass bridge for a thrill!
First stop on my favorite walk to the Marselisborg beaches. There are some seafood restaurants and coffee/ice cream places. Definitely worth a look.
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Marselisborg Lystbådehavn
54 Marselisborg HavnevejFirst stop on my favorite walk to the Marselisborg beaches. There are some seafood restaurants and coffee/ice cream places. Definitely worth a look.
Denmark's biggest food and vegetable market where you always can expect a smile and wee chat. Fresh produce and lots of life. Wednesday, 2 hour free parking here on NOT market days!
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Ingerslevs Boulevard
Ingerslevs BoulevardDenmark's biggest food and vegetable market where you always can expect a smile and wee chat. Fresh produce and lots of life. Wednesday, 2 hour free parking here on NOT market days!
Klostertorvet
KlostertorvetA couple of nice bars here that offer drinks as well food.
Follow the main shopping strip all the way to the cathedral and have a look inside.
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Aarhus Cathedral
Store TorvFollow the main shopping strip all the way to the cathedral and have a look inside.
You should not miss this iconic building when exploring the new harbour area. Lots of building activity is going on in this quarter.
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Isbjerget
You should not miss this iconic building when exploring the new harbour area. Lots of building activity is going on in this quarter.
Art workshops with bistro/ bar / coffee places. There are usually exhibitions in the foyer. Walk up the steep roof and feel like in the Titanic movie - you'll know when you see it!
104 Einheimische empfehlen
Godsbanen
3E SkovgaardsgadeArt workshops with bistro/ bar / coffee places. There are usually exhibitions in the foyer. Walk up the steep roof and feel like in the Titanic movie - you'll know when you see it!
Parks & Nature
If you have longer time in Aarhus I recommend a day trip to this Island. Still on my to-do list I must admit but I heard only good things. :)
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Samsø
If you have longer time in Aarhus I recommend a day trip to this Island. Still on my to-do list I must admit but I heard only good things. :)
Frederiksbjerg Bypark
18 LæssøesgadeClosest Park from my place- check out the local gardening
Lovely park right around the corner. Talk a break here on your way to the beach. The kindergarden has some interesting play facilities.
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Skanseparken
Lovely park right around the corner. Talk a break here on your way to the beach. The kindergarden has some interesting play facilities.
Aarhus enlosed public beach & bath. It's only open to public June - August, the rest of the year to members of the winter bathing club. People usually soak the sun sitting against the southern wall.
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Den Permanente
Aarhus enlosed public beach & bath. It's only open to public June - August, the rest of the year to members of the winter bathing club. People usually soak the sun sitting against the southern wall.
Great walk in conjunction with a visit to the Old Town.
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Botanical Garden and the Greenhouses
10A Peter Holms VejGreat walk in conjunction with a visit to the Old Town.
Tangkrogen
1 Marselisborg HavnevejContinue your walk here after you visit the marina.
Nice running tour along the water, the park and then back through the forest.
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Mindeparken. Carl Nielsens Vej (Aarhus)
Nice running tour along the water, the park and then back through the forest.
My favourite spot for a swim and a beautiful 15 mins bike ride away. There are changing facilities, a shower and a bathing bridge from which you can enter the water.
Great mid way spot for a run - jump in the water and jog back through mindeparken.
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Ballehage Beach
My favourite spot for a swim and a beautiful 15 mins bike ride away. There are changing facilities, a shower and a bathing bridge from which you can enter the water.
Great mid way spot for a run - jump in the water and jog back through mindeparken.
Ruined castle north of Aarhus. It's a nice walk out there. There is an interesting app showing the previous design. (danish audio only) https://itunes.apple.com/dk/app/kal-slotsruin/id534261708?mt=8
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Kalø Castle
31 MolsvejRuined castle north of Aarhus. It's a nice walk out there. There is an interesting app showing the previous design. (danish audio only) https://itunes.apple.com/dk/app/kal-slotsruin/id534261708?mt=8
Families come here to feed deer which roam freely this park. Great activity for kids and animal lovers.
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Marselisborg Deer Park
6 ØrneredevejFamilies come here to feed deer which roam freely this park. Great activity for kids and animal lovers.
Hidden gem in Aarhus - not many people have discovered this secret beach yet. Go all around the back of the marina and enjoy a swim there. This is also dive spot.
SUP'R
100 Marselisborg HavnevejHidden gem in Aarhus - not many people have discovered this secret beach yet. Go all around the back of the marina and enjoy a swim there. This is also dive spot.
Essentials
Netto
64 Jægergårdsgadebigger assortment than the one on Frederiksalle
MENY Århus C
18 Skanderborgvejgood selection and a bit more premium plus fresh food
Closest shopping option - budget but small assprtment, the one in Jægergårdsgade is bigger
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Netto
64 JægergårdsgadeClosest shopping option - budget but small assprtment, the one in Jægergårdsgade is bigger
Bigger than Netto and with a range of fresher food. There is also a Føtex bakery.
30 Einheimische empfehlen
føtex
22 Frederiks AlléBigger than Netto and with a range of fresher food. There is also a Føtex bakery.
REMA 1000
24 Nørre AlléShopping
Step into the parallel world of oriental Bazar Vest. People come here to find specialties or good deals on fruit and veggies. The market hall is located a bit outside the centre.
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Bazar Vest
32 Edwin Rahrs VejStep into the parallel world of oriental Bazar Vest. People come here to find specialties or good deals on fruit and veggies. The market hall is located a bit outside the centre.
Bruuns Galleri
25 M. P. Bruuns Gadeshopping mall with cinema
Aarhus main shopping street starts opposite the train station and leads you cross the river to the cathedral.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Strøget
SøndergadeAarhus main shopping street starts opposite the train station and leads you cross the river to the cathedral.
Entertainment & Activities
Cozy cinema showing art house movies. The bar on top is one of my favorites in Aarhus with good music. One of the few places I go to dance.
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East of Eden
9C ParadisgadeCozy cinema showing art house movies. The bar on top is one of my favorites in Aarhus with good music. One of the few places I go to dance.
Cinemaxx
25 M. P. Bruuns GadeCommercial cinema close by, the largest one in Aarhus.
Great place for families. Not expensive and in need of an update but with great activities for kids.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Naturhistorisk Museum
210 UniversitetsparkenGreat place for families. Not expensive and in need of an update but with great activities for kids.