Århus- Aros museum, Den gamle by (the old city), Viking museum, Århus cathedral, Latin quarter,
**Aros Museum- **Step into ARoS, Aarhus’ world-class art museum housed in a striking 10‐storey red-brick cube designed by Schmidt. Hammer Lassen, where bold architecture meets cutting-edge creativity. Ascend via a grand spiral atrium to enjoy panoramic exhibitions spanning 300 years of Danish and international masterpieces—and cap your visit with a stroll through Olafur Eliasson’s “Your Rainbow Panorama”, a vibrant circular skywalk offering kaleidoscopic views of the city.
Den Gamle By (The Old Town)Step through Den Gamle By’s iconic wooden gate into Den Gamle By, a captivating open-air museum in Aarhus that transports you back over 400 years—unfolding life across centuries from half-timbered 17th‐century houses to 1970swelfare-era streets. With over 75 original buildings, costumed artisans baking, blacksmithing, and greeting visitors, immersive displays, horse-drawn carriage rides, and tinkling workshops, it's a living, breathing portrait of Danish urban history.
**Viking museum- **Descend into the Viking Museum, located three metres beneath Skt. Clemens Torv, to discover the original excavation siteof Aros—the Viking settlement founded around AD 980—complete with timber pit-house outlines and a preserved skeleton.This compact yet captivating exhibition features authentic artefacts, a detailed model of Aros in Harald Bluetooth’s era,animated displays, and soundscapes that bring the Viking past vividly to life.
Århus cathedral- Aarhus Cathedral, a majestic beacon in the city centre, stands 93 m long with a 96 m spire—making it the longest and tallest church in Denmark, originally built circa late 1100s and later transformed into a soaring Gothic marvel. Inside, marvel at the vibrant medieval frescoes (including Denmark’s largest mural at 220 m2), a stunning 15th-century altarpiece by Bernt Notke, a rare Romanesque “leprosy window,” and intricately crafted bronze baptismal font—plus a majestic organ and soaring vaulted ceilings.
**Latin quarter- **Stroll through the charming Latin Quarter (Latiner kvarteret)—Aarhus’ oldest neighborhood since the late 14th century—where narrow cobbled lanes, colorful 16th‐century façades, and hidden courtyards house chic cafés, independent boutiques, and quaint galleries. Soak up its vibrant café culture on Pustervig Torv, browse unique design shops, and enjoy live music or al fresco drinks in a setting brimming with creative energy akin to Paris’ Rive Gauche.
What do I need to bring
Water/snacks
Warm clothes during, spring, fall and winter
Århus- Aros museum, Den gamle by (the old city), Viking museum, Århus cathedral, Latin quarter,
