Experiences in Aarhus 2025

Whether you are away with the family or just yourself, there are a wealth of experiences waiting for you in Aarhus. The city offers city breaks on a par with the major cities around Europe.

Take each other by the arm and explore the City of Smiles.

Take a trip to Aarhus Theater

Visit Aarhus Theatre and have an experience you will never forget. There are performances for every taste at the theatre, and you can experience these pre-styles during the season, which runs from the beginning of September to mid-June. The building is almost an attraction in itself with its colorful and detailed facade, which invites you to good stories and dramatic stories. The historic theatre was built on Bispetorvet in Aarhus in 1900 by architect Hack Kampmann. Read more about current and upcoming performances below.

Walk the Infinite Bridge

The popular excursion destination and artwork The Infinite Bridge is located at Varna and Ballehage Beach south of Aarhus. There are plenty of opportunities for activities at the artwork – you can pull on your swimsuit and jump into the water, enjoy the view of the sea, the forest and the beach or walk around and around in the eternal circle. Get a guide to The Infinite Bridge below.

Take a walk in Marselisborg Deer Park

On your tour of the Deer Park, you have the opportunity to get up close to deer, fallow deer and wild boar – you can even hand-feed the deer and fallow deer if you bring your own apples and carrots. Marselisborg Deer Park is a cozy respite in the city, which gives you the opportunity to get up close to nature and relax. The changing seasons and nature's eternal transformation mean that it is always a unique and beautiful experience to visit the park – no matter how many times you have been there before.

Discover 17 gable paintings, each symbolizing one of the UN's 17 global goals

Self-guided city tour

Take a self-guided street art walk to Aarhus' gable paintings, where 17 new, unique works interpret the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These street art works, created by various artists, will not only transform the City of Smiles into a living gallery, but also inspire us to take action for a sustainable future.

Unleash your inner child in Tivoli Freedom

The adventurous amusement park is located within walking distance of the city center in the beautiful Marselisborg Forest and offers a variety of rides and activities for both young and old – whether you are looking for fun, scary, challenging or wild experiences. Also note that you can experience a variety of concerts and events in the park throughout the year.

Explore the Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden

Get up close to nature in the Greenhouses in the Botanical Gardens in Aarhus – you can explore nature in the four climate zones found in the Greenhouses. The four climate zones offer a diverse plant life that you won't find in your backyard at home. On your trip to the Greenhouses, you can hear stories about the plants – and gain insight into how we humans have influenced nature over time and still do.

See Aarhus from the water side

Experience the Port of Aarhus from a whole new perspective – at your own pace. You are your own captain around Basin 2, the Marina and the Wooden Marina when you rent our electric boats. Enjoy a unique social sailing experience with friends, family or colleagues from Pier 2 in Aarhus Ø. Buy drinks and snacks or bring your own.

Historic attraction

Take a walk in the Old Town

Explore the Old Town in Aarhus and go back in time and experience how the living museum unfolds before your eyes. In the Old Town, the roof is taken all the way back to before the 20th century and up to the 1970s - You get an insight into how the Danes have lived through time.

Get an overview of the museum's opening hours, prices and the program for the year below.

Main attraction

Explore ARoS

Visit one of northern Europe's largest art museums - and explore the many different and current exhibitions that the museum has to offer. The museum is a unique international picture and experience house for both young and old.

Experience the spectacular work of art 'You rainbow panorama' by Olafur Eliasson on top of ARoS, and see Aarhus from a whole new angle and in all the colors of the rainbow.

Read more about current exhibitions and future events below.