Aarhus 6 Day Itinerary

July 28, 2024

Day 1: Arrival and Exploration

Morning: Arrive at Aarhus Airport or take the train from Copenhagen ( approx. 3 hours)
9:00 AM: Check-in at Hotel Oasia, a modern hotel with comfortable rooms
10:00 AM: Visit the iconic ARoS Aarhus Art Museum (www.aros.dk), featuring Danish and international art. Admission: 125 DKK (around $18 USD)
1:00 PM: Grab lunch at Den Gamle By (www.dengamleby.aarhus.dk), a reconstructed old town with traditional food
3:00 PM: Stroll along the Aarhus Harbour, enjoying the views and street performers
7:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Mad & Musik (www.madmuzik.dk), offering modern Danish cuisine

Things to Know

Day 2: History and Culture

9:00 AM: Visit the Moesgaard Museum (www.moesgaardmuseum.dk), featuring Danish history and archaeology
12:00 PM: Head to Den Gamle By, where you can explore reconstructed buildings from different eras
2:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at Høgsholt Farm (www.hogsholtdyrkning.dk), offering farm-to-table cuisine
4:00 PM: Visit the Aarhus Cathedral (www.aarhusdomkirke.dk), a stunning Gothic church
8:00 PM: Dine at Substansen, serving modern, plant-based food

Day 3: Nature and Recreation

9:00 AM: Visit the Aarhus Botanical Garden (www.botaniskhave.aarhus.dk), featuring a variety of plants and scenic views
11:00 AM: Head to Lystrup Beach, where you can relax and enjoy water activities (swimming, kayaking)
1:00 PM: Grab lunch at Søerne (www.soeerne.com), offering seafood and Danish cuisine
3:00 PM: Visit the Aarhus Harbour, where you can take a boat tour or rent a kayak

Day 4: Art and Design

9:00 AM: Visit the Kunsthal Charlottenborg (www.charlottenborg.dk), featuring Danish and international art
12:00 PM: Head to Vor Frue Kirke, a beautiful church with impressive architecture
2:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at The Library Café (www.thelibrarycafe.dk), offering sandwiches and salads
4:00 PM: Visit the Aarhus Fashion Museum (www.fashionmuseum.dk), showcasing Danish fashion history

Day 5: Relaxation and Leisure

9:00 AM: Treat yourself to a spa day at Hotel Oasia’s Spa
12:00 PM: Grab lunch at Restaurant Bølgen & Moisen (www.bolgenmoisen.dk), offering seafood and traditional Danish cuisine
2:00 PM: Visit the Aarhus Central Park, a beautiful green space with walking trails and scenic views
6:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Hotel Oasia’s restaurant, serving modern Danish cuisine

Day 6: Last Day in Aarhus

9:00 AM: Visit the Aarhus Market, a bustling marketplace with local vendors and food stalls
11:00 AM: Head to the Tivoli Friheden, a beautiful park with gardens, sculptures, and walking trails
1:00 PM: Grab lunch at Restaurant 1919 (www.1919.dk), offering modern Danish cuisine
3:00 PM: Visit the Aarhus Harbour, where you can take a boat tour or rent a kayak
6:00 PM: Depart for the airport or your next destination

Aarhus is a safe city, but be mindful of pickpocketing in crowded areas
Try to learn some basic Danish phrases, such as “hej” (hello) and “tak” (thank you)
Don’t forget to try the local specialties, like smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches) and flæskesteg (roast pork)