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One of Denmark's oldest cities

With Viking roots going back over 1300 years, it is arguably one of Denmark’s oldest big cities.

The history of the Vikings can be uncovered at the Moesgård Museum located just outside the city.

Work is about to commence on a new riverside project to excavate more Viking remains in the centre of the city.

The Old Town

For more living history visitors can step back to the early 1900’s with a visit to one of Denmark’s 5 star attractions, Den Gamle By, The Old Town.

This stunning collection of authentic Danish buildings was originally started in 1914 and now comprises 75 buildings, which have been brought from all over the country, and are complemented by staff dressed in traditional costumes. Visitors of all ages can get a genuine insight into the workings of a Danish market town by wandering through the various houses, gardens, shops and workshops with the opportunity to buy bread from the traditional baker’s shop and look for authentic antiques in the old antique shop.

The children’s museum is also a treasure trove of fascinating toys and it’s possible to watch the restoration work that continues to preserve these ancient buildings.

There are also plans to add a collection of buildings from the 1970’s which is due to open in 2010.
Aarhus

Aarhus is Denmark’s second largest city and located on the East Jutland coast. Known for its great care of preserving Denmark’s past as well as being a modern and vibrant university city, Aarhus is both old and young at heart, with a unique range of attractions for a long weekend.
Art Galleries
The new ARoS Art Museum. Opened in 2004, this striking modernist white building, constructed as a cube. With the largest collection of art outside Copenhagen, spanning some 300 years, it appeals to those both interested in contemporary international, as well as traditional Danish works of art.

In addition to this art ‘Powerhouse’, Aarhus’s smaller modern galleries showcase an inspiring collection of works from world-renowned to young contemporary artists.

One of the few women’s museums can also be found in centre of Aarhus and a visit to this fascinating exhibition reveals the world through Women’s eyes and focuses on how women’s lives and work has changed and what they have accomplished in the past 200 years.
Shopping
No weekend away is complete without some good shopping and there is plenty to buy in the shops along the picturesque cobbled streets of the Latin Quarter where numerous small specialist shops sell anything from contemporary designs to street fashion and retro chic. Alternatively, meander along newly-renovated pedestrianised high street "Strøget" that stretches from the railway station to the Cathedral.

The Canal
Wanting a rest from sightseeing and shopping? The trendy redeveloped area, along the canal flowing through the city centre, is the place to go. With plenty of restaurants and bars offering waterfront outside seating, locals and visitors alike can easily spend a few hours each day savouring delicious local cuisine whilst watching the world drift by.

Recreational
Whilst most sights are easily explored on foot, more cycle-minded visitors may want to try one of the 400 free citybikes and take advantage of Aarhus’s relatively flat and spacious surroundings. Following the cycle routes its easy to reach the outskirts of the city where Brabrand Lake, Marselisborg Woods and Ballehage Beach provide a pleasant contrast to the city.

Aarhus Night of Culture
Once again ‘Lights in the Night’ will be the theme for the Aarhus
Night of Culture 10 October this year. The aim of ’Lights in the Night’ is to illuminate the autumn in October and to demonstrate all the energy and dedication burning brightly in the cultural community in Aarhus. The Aarhus Night of Culture hopes to throw radiance on all facets of cultural life in Aarhus.

KIC - Arts and Crafts Fair in Århus
KiC is the largest censored fair for arts and crafts in Denmark. KiC is held every year in the centre of Århus. This year it will take place 7th – 9th November. As a visitor you will experience high quality and unique crafts at close, and even be able to buy some of the crafts and bring them home. Craft diciplines included at the fair are: jewellery, textiles, glass, ceramics and mixed media.

Christmas in The Old Town
The Old Town is a picturesque and beautiful open-air museum in the centre of Aarhus. The town is made up of 75 houses, dating from the 17C to the 19C. Every day from the 22nd of November there will be Christmas exhibitions in The Old Town, conveying the atmosphere of traditional Danish Christmas.

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Where to stay

Aarhus also offers a good range of accommodation from international hotels to private bed and breakfast accommodation and hostels.
Accommodation in Aarhus

More information

For more information on Aarhus go to:
http://www.visitaarhus.dk/

For more information on the region visit:
http://www.visiteastjutland.com/