Aarhus City Trip (Denmark): 9 Reasons Why You Want to Book Today

Copenhagen is fun, but don't forget Aarhus!

A trend we're more than happy to embrace: besides the A-cities – often the capitals of a country – smaller, lesser-known cities are also becoming increasingly popular. In Germany, for example, Hamburg and Munich, in addition to Berlin, have also seen their popularity rise in recent years, and Valencia, Seville, and Malaga are eager to follow Barcelona's example. We're also seeing this trend in Denmark. There, besides Copenhagen, Aarhus and Odense are also becoming increasingly popular. Aarhus, in particular, is a rising star; it was the European Capital of Culture in 2017. We went there, and we understand why.

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9 x Aarhus travel tips and why you should go there someday

1. Aarhus offers a great mix of new modern architecture and old, industrial harbour buildings.
2.  Aarhus's city center isn't very big. That's convenient, as it allows you to see almost everything during your weekend city break.
3. The river that flows through the city makes it very easy to navigate. In good weather, you can relax on the quay with some delicious food and drinks!
4. Aarhus is surrounded by lush forests (with deer!), beaches, and the sea. Perfect for an adventurous bike ride.
5. 20% of Aarhus's population is student, and this is reflected in its vibrant character and the many new initiatives (hip coffee bars, many pubs, food markets, and affordable prices). Aarhus Central Food Market is a must visit!
6. Cycling is just as normal in Aarhus as it is in Amsterdam, which is why there are many great cycle paths throughout the city, and renting a bike is easy and affordable!
7. The city also offers a nice mix in terms of shopping: Scandinavian and Danish design, mainstream brands and many smaller boutiques.
8. Its coastal location makes Aarhus the ideal destination for a city beach trip during the summer months. We also call it an urban beach holiday in our book, Wanderlust.
9. In various places in the city you will suddenly be surprised by super cool street art!

Have fun if you're heading to Aarhus soon! We've got a guide full of tips for you.

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PS: Still looking for nice hotels in Aarhus? Here are our favorites: City Hotel Osia, Comwell Aarhus en Villa Provence!

Tip: Have you seen Yourlbb's other top lists for Aarhus? Or check out Visitaarhus.com for even more tips!

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• 9 of the best restaurants in Aarhus 
• 3 of the best hotels in Aarhus
• 4 x shopping tips in Aarhus
• 10 fun things to do in Aarhus
• Aarhus Travel Guide: 48 hours in Aarhus 
• 9 reasons why you should visit Aarhus
• Discover the Aarhus Central Food Market here

HAPPY TRAVELS