It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Dating back to the late 8th century, Aarhus was founded as a harbour settlement at the mouth of the Aarhus River and quickly became a trade hub.

Jan 26, 2020 · Denmark’s second city and the largest on the Jutland peninsula, Aarhus encapsulates many of the things people love about this country. It’s a clean, forward-thinking place filled with arresting pieces of modern architecture.

It’s one of Denmark’s biggest attractions and a place where you can literally walk through time, soaking up the buildings, atmosphere and ways of life from Denmark’s history. Lots of Aarhus’ best bits are free. Just near the Old Town Museum you can wind down and enjoy the extensive parks and tropical houses of Aarhus Botanical Gardens ...

Denmark’s second city, Aarhus, is at the centre of a modern, active, and creative region, The Aarhus Region, which holds never-ending possibilities regardless of whether you are looking for an active holiday, beautiful scenery, or a vibrant big-city atmosphere.

Jan 28, 2025 · Denmark's second-largest city sits quietly on the eastern coast of the Jutland peninsula, just living its best life as the happiest city in the world … With stunning architecture, cultural landmarks, excellent dining and a thriving waterfront, Aarhus is a …

Feb 28, 2025 · The only guide you need to visit Aarhus Denmark. It includes things to do in Aarhus, places to eat, and hidden gems.

With an ambience that is unpretentious, easy-going, optimistic and abitious - Aarhus is a city buzzing with life. Set on the Eastern edge of Jutland, Aarhus is surrounded by beautiful and historic nature.

Home to world-class museums, new groundbreaking architecture, charming and historic city quarters, spectacular rooftops and award-winning baristas – you are guaranteed to find something to enjoy in Aarhus, Denmark’s second largest city.

Aarhus is Jutland's capital and cultural hub, bustling with an important university, inviting café-lined canal, bursting-with-life pedestrian zone, collection of top-notch museums, and adorable "Latin Quarter" filled with people living very, very well.

Denmark's second-largest city is busy staking a claim for visitor attention, and building a reputation as an emerging European destination for savvy city-breakers, festival-goers, art and food fans, and those looking beyond the capital-city conga.