In addition to the organized excursions listed above, there are many interesting destinations in Aarhus worth exploring on your own. Below are some of our top recommendations. (All opening hours and prices are accurate as of 2025.)
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
This art museum features Your rainbow panorama, the iconic rooftop installation that inspired the logo of this TIBS conference.
Opening hours: Tuesday–Friday: 10:00–21:00; Weekends: 10:00–17:00
Admission: €26 (adults), €22 (students/under 31), free for children under 18
Den Gamle By – The Old Town Museum
An open-air museum showcasing Danish urban history through relocated buildings from various eras and regions.
Opening hours: Daily, 10:00–16:00
Admission: €20.06 (adults), €20.37 (students), free for children under 17
Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden
Located next to Den Gamle By, these greenhouses offer a glimpse of summer amidst the Danish winter. Entry is free.
Opening hours: Weekdays: 9:00–16:00; Weekends: 10:00–16:00
Moesgaard Museum
An architectural landmark that brings Denmark’s prehistoric past to life—including the exceptionally preserved bog body of the Grauballe Man.
Opening hours: Tuesday, Thursday–Sunday: 10:00–17:00; Wednesday: 10:00–21:00
Admission: €24.13 (adults), €13.41 (students), free for children under 18
Aarhus Øje – The Aarhus Eye
Denmark’s tallest building offers a bird’s eye view of Aarhus, and an exhibition of the biology and history of Aarhus in the basement.
Opening hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00–18:00; Friday: 11:00–20:00; Weekends: 10:00–18:00
Admission: €19.98 (adults), €10.59 (4–12 years), free for children under 4
