Explore Aarhus

Welcome to the world’s smallest metropolis

Located right by the sea, Aarhus has so much to offer, whether you are seeking experiences in beautiful nature or a city break including shopping, great food, culture, historic sites and lots of entertainment. With world-class attractions that rival those of many larger cities, you will find something to enjoy in Denmark’s second largest city. Home to 350,000 people and being a student city, Aarhus might be old at heart, but is young in spirit. Below we collect some of the main attractions that you can visit – either this time or when you come back.

Bringing your children

There are a lot of different activities to explore if you are bringing children to Aarhus. Find out what Aarhus has to offer regardless of age and needs.

Children at the conference

Free experiences close to campus

Text about the cost-free experiences conference guests can visit in Aarhus which are all located close to campus. Either within walking distance or easy to get to with public transport.

Find more inspiration on what to experience for free at VisitAarhus.com

DOKK1

DOKK1 is located at the harbour front in the centre of Aarhus. It houses a public library, the local citizen center and the outside playground on the terrace called the Planet ('Kloden'). DOKK1 also is free to access for anyone and offers workspaces and lounge areas inside as well as a genreous children's play area with nursing facilities.

The Deer Park

In the southern part of Aarhus city is a public deer park with both deer and wild boars. The park is part of the bigger Marselisborg-Moesgaard forest.

Salling ROOFTOP

On top of the Salling department store in Aarhus, you find Salling Rooftop and Salling Roofgarden, which is an urban roof terrace with a café. The rooftop is known for its glass platform where you can step out and look down 25 meters to the street.

Aarhus Ø

Aarhus Ø is a neighbourhood constructed by the expansion of the city’s habour. The neighboorhood is known for is modern architecture and its harbour bath. You can take bus 23 from the city center to Aarhus Ø.

Museum of Ancient Art

The Museum of Ancient Art takes you back to the Mediterranean countries in ancient times. The museum is placed at the University of Aarhus close to Aula.

The Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden

The Tropical Houses located at the Botanical Garden houses numerous plant collections which are divided into four different climate zones. Learn more about botany while exploring plants from most parts of the world. The greenhouses can be accessed free of charge.

Riis Forest (Riis Skov)

Riis Skov is a recreative area with paths and small roads where visitors can either walk or run in beautiful and calm surroundings.

The Steno Museum

Explore the cultural history of Science and Medicine at the Steno Museum. The museum has a planetarium and an herb garden with more than 300 historic medicinal plants. The Museum is situated in the University Park, close to the Lake Auditorium.

The Latin Quarter (Latinerkvarteret)

The vibrant Latin Quarter is the oldest quarter in Aarhus. The quarters’ narrow streets offer shopping, cosy cafés and coffee shops.

ECREA Special discounts

ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

ARoS is an art museum well known for its work of art, the panorama rainbow, placed on the rooftop, created by world-famous Danish-Icelandic artist, Olafur Eliasson. Here guests can walk inside surrounded by the colours of the rainbow and enjoy a great view of Aarhus. The rainbow has become a characteristic of the city of Aarhus. You get an entrance voucher at the registration desk. The voucher is valid from 15-23 October.

The Old Town Museum (Den Gamle By)

When entering Den Gamle By, you travel back in time to visit old houses, streets and people dressed in copies of historical clothing. Den Gamle by contains important elements and collections from the entire history of Denmark. You will visit at the time of All Saints Day from 15-23 October. Den gamle by will offer ECREA participants plus a companion a 20% discount on the entrance ticket when you show your ECREA badge at the reception.

Tivoli Friheden

Tivoli Friheden is an amusement park with more than 40 attractions. Even if you are not a fan of attractions, each year in October, Tivoli decorates the entire park with Halloween motives and figures. The promotion code ECREA2022 should be used online at www.shop.friheden.dk. Select the number of Entrances and Tourbands and a 20% discount will be deducted automatically. The promotion code is valid from 15-23 October.

Other activities in Aarhus

Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisk Museum)

The Natural History Museum lets you experience four permanent exhibitions along with special exhibitions. One exhibition takes you through the Danish landscape from the Ice Age to today.

Moesgaard Museum

The Moesgaard Museum is a stunning attraction because of the museum's architectural design, its beautiful location and its prehistoric exhibitions. Take bus No. 18 takes you there in 25 minutes from the center.

Gender Museum Denmark (KØN)

The Gender Museum, KØN, creates curiosity, dialogue, and knowledge on the significance of gender and sexuality – historically, currently and in the future.

Kunsthal Aarhus

Kunsthal Aarhus is one of Denmark’s largest and most beautiful venues for contemporary art.

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