Introducing Århus & Around
The cultural and commercial heart of Jutland, Århus has one of Denmark’s best music and entertainment scenes, a well-preserved historic quarter and plenty to see and do, ranging from fantastic museums (don’t miss Moesgård) and period churches in the centre, to picturesque woodland trails and beaches along the city’s outskirts.
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The second-largest city in Denmark, it lies midway along Jutland’s eastern coastline and has been an important trading centre and seaport since Viking times when it was known as Aros, the ‘place at the river’s mouth’.
During the medieval period Århus seesawed between prosperity and devastation as rival Vikings and warring kings entangled the city in their campaigns. Today it is home to a thriving university with more than 20,000 students yet retains all the friendliness and ease of a small country town.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Lunch and Dinner in Århus
by Mikmak 12 September 2011
It is possible to find good food at a decent price just stay away from "åen " and The main cafe areas. I would recommend Charlies cafe…
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RE: Please post inside- Where are you from?
by mpjohans 06 September 2011
Born and lived most of my life, so far, in southern Finland (Porvoo/Borgå and Helsinki/Helsingfors), two years in Denmark (Århus), currently…
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RE: getting from ROME to AARHUS, then AARHUS to VIENNA
by iviehoff 23 August 2011
Aarhus is served by Ryanair to London Stansted. You must be able to find flights to Rome and Vienna or near equivalent from Stansted.…
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