Why go
- City in Central Denmark Region, Denmark.
- Served by Aarhus Airport (AAR).
History
Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Its urban population was 305,227 in 2026.
Where to stay
Chr. Winthers Vej 73, 8230 Aarhus, Denmark · good-morning.dk
Tueager 5A, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark · guestapart.dk
Fredens Torv 12, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · villaprovence.dk
Hedeager 38, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark · athomeapartments.dk
Kriegersvej 27, 31, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · hoteloasia.dk
Værkmestergade 2, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · comwell.com
Store Torv 4, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · hotelroyal.dk
Strandvejen 25, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · helnan.dk
Eckersbergsgade 17, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · hotel-faber.dk
Østergade 10, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · scandichotels.com
Marselisborg Havnevej 20, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · bbhotels.dk
Norringholmsvej 32, 8260 Viby J, Denmark · bekvem.dk
Ørneredevej 35, 8270 Højbjerg, Denmark · dcu.dk
Europaplads 10, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · hotelatlantic.dk
Møllegade 3A, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · robertassociety.dk
Guldsmedgade 40, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · sofshotel.dk
M. P. Bruuns Gade 27, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · wakeupcopenhagen.dk
Ørneredevej 25, 8270 Højbjerg, Denmark · hoerhavegaarden.dk
Banegårdspladsen 14, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · scandichotels.com
Kannikegade 14, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · cabinn.com
Kileparken 27, 8381 Tilst, Denmark · dbuhk.dk
Frederiksgade 88, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · radissonhotels.com
Margrethepladsen 1 (Entrance from, Thomas Jensens Allé 1, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · radissonhotels.com
Tangen 45, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark · marriott.com
Viby Ringvej 4B, 8260 Aarhus, Denmark · marriott.com
Havnegade 20, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · citysleep-in.dk
Revelhøjvej 27, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
Bøgegade 7, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
Haraldsgade 25, 8260 Viby J, Denmark
Nordre Strandvej 40, 8240 Risskov, Denmark · bit.ly
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Nørre Allé 72, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · aurahotel.dk
Fredens Torv 2, 1tv, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark · cozystay.dk
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Restaurants & places to go
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 18:00+; week 42 off Wikipedia: da:Restaurant Frederikshøj · frederikshoj.com
Danish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00; Sa, Su off Wikipedia: da:Restaurant Kohalen · kohalen.dk
Cafe · Wikipedia: da:Ris Ras Filliongongong · risras.dk
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-16:00,18:00-24:00, Su-Mo off · restaurantsubstans.dk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa-Su 09:00-23:00; week 43-53 Mo off; Su 09:00-17:30 · casablancaaarhus.dk
Spanish Tapas, Restaurant · Nice authentic tapas - treat Yourself with their tippins takeaway! Opening hours: Tu,We 12:00-23:00; Th 12:00-00:00; Fr,Sa… · forlaensogbaglaens.dk
Sushi, Restaurant · Kitchen closes at 21:00 Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00 · restaurantoishii.dk
Pizza, Fast Food · Delivery after 16:00 Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 15:00-21:30; Su 15:00-21:30 · pizza-aabyhoj.dk
Sandwich, Friture, Hot Dog, Cafe · Cafe i Lystrup Idrætscenter Features: step-free access · lystrup-idraetscenter.dk
Fast Food · Indinan Take Away & Restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · masalaaarhus.dk
Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · bones.dk
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30; Dec 24-25 off · bones.dk
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 17:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-02:00 · madklubben.dk
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-00:00 Features: vegetarian options · madklubben.dk
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-18:00 · philong.dk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · theburgerconcept.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00 · byensbagel.dk
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · gaijinramen.dk
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su, Tu-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-02:00 · gustoaarhus.com
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-15:00 · manda-eatery.dk
Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su off Features: air conditioning · mlekobar.dk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · moccacity.dk
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · royalindian.dk
Thai, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · tha-autentisk.dk
Seafood, Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · barhabla.dk
Non European, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Tu 17:00-22:00; Su-Mo off Features: takeaway · bardok.dk
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · facebook.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · chinapalace-aarhus.dk
SmøRrebrøD, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu 12:00-18:00; We-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 12:30-21:00; PH off · restaurant-europa.dk
Organic, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:00+ · lestragon.dk
Buffet, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00+; Su-Tu off Features: outdoor seating · martinib.dk
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: We 12:00-16:00,17:30-22:30; Th-Sa 12:00-16:00,17:30-23:30 · restaurantopulent.dk
Moroccan, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00+ · restaurantricks.dk
Greek, Fast Food · Opening hours: 16:00-21:30 · sevags.dk
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-We 15:00-22:00; Th 13:00-22:00; Fr 13:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · shima-aarhus.dk
Pita, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa,Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · thehummusandpitabar.dk
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · xn--blehavenkiosk-2fb.dk
Tapas, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · pinchonation.dk
Poke, Fast Food · Poke fast food · upoke-aarhus.nemtakeaway.dk
Scandinavian, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · restaurant-haervaerk.dk
Egyptian, Fast Food · Opening hours: 16:00-22:00; Tu off; Fr,Sa 16:00-02:00 · ankhfood.dk
Healthy, Cafe · Opening hours: 17:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00 · dgi-huset.dk
Brunch, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · cafekrone.dk
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Mo off · gogi.dk
Cicchetti, Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su-Tu,PH off Features: step-free access · jakobsenco.dk
353 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Aarhus Airport (AAR) 32 km to the centre
Aarhus, 82, DK — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (British Airways, Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines System) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Aalborg, Copenhagen, Gothenborg, London, Malaga… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- British Airways BA (FRJ) · 4 routes: Aalborg*, Gothenborg*, Oslo*, Stockholm*
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 3 routes: London, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (A320, ATR 72, CRJ-200) · 1 route: Copenhagen
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
True Gliderfield 7 km to the centre
Tilst, 82, DK
Samsø Airfield 40 km to the centre
Samsø, 82, DK
Randers Airfield 41 km to the centre
Randers, 82, DK
Viborg Airfield 56 km to the centre
Viborg, 82, DK
Grenaa Airfield 57 km to the centre
Grenaa, 82, DK
Getting there by ferry
Samsø Rederi
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre
Molslinjen Aarhus
Ferry terminal · 4.5 km from the centre · Molslinien A/S
Terminal 1
Ferry terminal · 4.6 km from the centre · Molslinien A/S
Terminal 2
Ferry terminal · 4.7 km from the centre · Molslinien A/S
Terminal 3
Ferry terminal · 4.7 km from the centre · Molslinien A/S
Aarhus - Sælvig
Ferry route · Samsø Rederi
Odden - Aarhus
Ferry route · Molslinjen
Fredericia (DK) - Klaipėda (LT)
Ferry route · DFDS Seaways
Klaipėda - Fredericia
Ferry route · DFDS Seaways
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aarhus Airport (AAR); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AAR has direct flights to 8 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Aalborg, Copenhagen, Gothenborg, London, Malaga…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Samsø Rederi, 2.4 km); routes include Aarhus - Sælvig, Odden - Aarhus, Fredericia (DK) - Klaipėda (LT).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Århus (Aarhus), Denmark. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
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