About Aarhus
Aarhus, which is the biggest city on the Jutland peninsula of Denmark, has many beauties that people love about Denmark. Aarhus is an attraction center for both domestic and foreign tourists with its beautiful examples of modern architecture, open-air museum and streets that make visitors feel like they are traveling through time. Den Gamle By, which is a labyrinth-like open-air museum and home to 75 authentic historical buildings, has been an important door opening to the social history of Denmark since 1700s. You can spend a very enjoyable day at this place. In the museum, which creates lively instantiations of the 19th, 19th and 20th centuries, you can see the animations of the daily live written down by Hans Christian Andersen. You can meet village characters such as the widow of a priest or merchant's maid, and taste cakes cooked with recipes remaining from 1895. In the museum, the recent previous period covers the 1970s; so, you can also have the chance to meet hippies.
In Moesgaard Museum, which reflects the history of Denmark and is home to collections from all over the world, you should definitely see the Grauballe Man remaining from 3rd century BC. A big Iron Age weapon continuing for more than 2000 years and found in the Illerup Ådal river valley is among the important pieces. Another attractive feature of the museum is its roof covered with grass which offers a perfect view with the surrounding slope. Being one of the largest art museums in Europe, ARoS has an iconic walking trail also known as the rainbow of the city. You can take amazing photos on this rainbow-inspired walking trail where you witness one of the best views of the city. You can visit nine different exhibition areas where you see the Denmark works of the Golden Age extending from the beginning of the 19th century until today. ARoS, which is home to temporary exhibitions, international design, architecture, film, illustration, sculpture, and painting exhibitions, you can see the works of Wim Wenders, Olafur Eliasson, Frank Gerhry and Bill Viola. You should definitely visit Tivoli Friheden which is a pleasant example of amusement parks which have an important place in the cities of Denmark. In Tivoli Friheden located near the Marselisborg Forest extending along the coast in the south of Aarhus, there are four roller coasters and 40 different attractions. In the park, which promises a pleasant time for children and adventure lovers, you can spend an enjoyable time in the cafe, picnic and barbecue areas.
The greenhouses at the Botanical Garden in Aarhus, which is located just in the north of Den Gamie By, have been renewed over the last few years and are supported by technology; you can visit the tropical house that animates rainforests with simulated animal sounds. Thanks to four different climate regions synthesized in the park, you can experience the whole world in the botanical garden. Aarhus Domkirke, which was originally built in the early part of the 1200s and took its final form in the 1400s with a gothic update, is a huge cathedral and is the highest church in Denmark. You can see the medieval frescoes depicting various saints, icons and the altar designed in the 1400s.
Musikhuset Aarhus, which is a concert hall built in 1982 and is one of the most important modern architectural pieces of Denmark, is the design of Kjaer and Richeter. You can watch classical, jazz, pop or rock concerts by following the performance calendar of the concert hall surrounded by a wide land consisting of box fences, flower beds and fountains. You can visit this place only for looking at the big foyer and the cafe in the place. Pustervig Torv, which is the central square of the Latin Quarter, the oldest part of the city, is waiting for to be discovered with its interesting store facades, half-timbered houses, towers and streets with cobblestone pavement. The street plan of the Latin Quarter dates back to the 1300s but it was named as the Latin Quarter in the 1990s because of its similarities with the Latin Quarter in Paris. You can experience the Latin Quarter, which is a part of the bohemian entertainment life of Aarhus, for having a different shopping experience and a nice evening. Here, there are restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes where you can spend an enjoyable time.
The City Hall, which was built by Arne Jacobsen, one of the famous functionalist architectures, in 1941 during the Nazi occupation, is one of the iconic structures of Aarhus with its clock tower. In Aarhus, where you will find the special tastes of the Nordic cuisine, you will like the traditional smørrebrød sandwiches, fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits, and menus diversified by meat, fish and cheese. The best time to visit Aarhus is the period between May and September.
