Copenhagen alternatives: 5 best cities to escape the crowds
Welcome to Aarhus
Aarhus (oar-hus) has long laboured in the shadow of consummate capital Copenhagen, but transformation is afoot. Denmark's second-largest city is busy staking a claim for visitor attention, and building a reputation as an emerging European destination for savvy city-breakers, festival-goers, art and food fans, and those looking beyond the capital-city conga.
Highlights in Aarhus
Experience Aarhus
Day tours
Cultural & Theme Tours
Aarhus Historical Sightseeing 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Starting at$21
Book NowAmazing hotels and hostels
We've pre-picked the best hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Food and drink
- Aarhus Street Food in AarhusFood Hall
- Frederikshøj in AarhusDanish
- Social Foodies in AarhusSweets
- Kähler Spisesalon in AarhusDanish
- Langhoff & Juul in AarhusDanish
- OliNico in AarhusInternational
- Kähler Villa Dining in AarhusDanish
- St Pauls Apothek in AarhusDanish
- Aarhus Central Food Market in AarhusFood Hall
- F-Høj in AarhusCafe
Recent articles
Travel guides
Starting at $13.99
Aarhus activities
$89Shore Excursions
Time travel in Aarhus
How about traveling through 1000 years of Danish history? May be only a century ago?...
Shore Excursions
$34Cultural & Theme Tours
Street Art and rooftops of Aarhus
Aarhus is a truly international creative hub with plenty of fun,...
Cultural & Theme Tours
$21Cultural & Theme Tours
Aarhus Historical Sightseeing 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Come on a beautiful and...
Cultural & Theme Tours
$31Tours & Sightseeing
City Sightseeing Aarhus Hop On Hop Off Tour
Explore the second largest city in Denmark on-board a...
Tours & Sightseeing
$47Day Trips & Excursions
Aarhus 3-hour City Highlights Bike Tour
Get an up close and personal experience of the many...
Day Trips & Excursions
$31Walking & Biking Tours
Aarhus 1.5-hour City Highlights Bike Tour
Get an up close and personal experience of the many...
Walking & Biking Tours