My perfect day in Aarhus

Your rainbow panorama, 2011, Olafur Eliasson ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum Photo Anders Trærup; Aarhus media center

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3 business women with bikes in Latinerkvarteret Aarhus, East Jutland

Where to drink: Fatter Eskil

It is such a “hyggelig” place and there is often live music. The place is very LGBTI+ friendly, as its owner also runs Gbar, the city’s LGBTI+ friendly nightclub, just across the street. Once you are done with the bar atmosphere for the evening and looking for a dance floor, it is only a few steps away!

Das dänische Nationalgericht Gebratener Schweinebauchspeck mit Petersiliensauce ("Stegt flæsk med persillesovs")

Mikkel Heriba

Where to eat: Pinden

My wife is from the Faroe Islands, and I thought it was important that she tried some real Danish food, so our first date was at Pinden. Here you can get a lot of Danish classics including all you can eat “stegt flæsk” (fried pork – Denmark’s national dish), “æggekage” (Danish omelette) and “hakkebøf” (ground beef patty). I always combine a solid Danish dish with a pint and a snaps. I don’t think it gets anymore Danish than that...

Your rainbow panorama, Olafur Eliasson, 2006 - 2011, ARoS Aarhus Art Museum. Photo: Robin Skjoldborg.

What to do: ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

It is, of course, the art museum ARoS, and more specifically the rainbow installation with a beautiful view over the whole of Aarhus. The changes of colour result in the city constantly changing. Every time I’m there I see something I have not seen before.

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Where to hang out: Aarhus Street Food

Go to the outdoor area of Aarhus Street Food, where there is always a lively atmosphere. It is a wonderful place where you can easily kill some time and get a refreshment and a bite of food.

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Kim Wyon

Where to explore: Sydhavnen

This gives you a new perspective on the beautiful and more polished modern city. Here you will find Skraldecaféen, where you can get a free meal made from surplus food from local grocery stores. It is also possible to join a Povertywalk, where a homeless, socially disadvantaged or a former homeless person shows you around the area, sharing their life stories and what Sydhavnen has to offer.

Mona Linaa

Hot tip: Market Day

Besides Aarhus Pride, you have to experience market day on Ingerslev Boulevard. Here you will find local foods of all kinds – fruit, vegetables, bread, cheese - everything the heart desires.

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