Must-see attractions in Central Jutland

  • KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad

    Central Jutland

    This former spa dates from 1883 and is now a beautiful, modern art space, with permanent works and changing exhibitions of art, sculpture, ceramics,…

  • RebildPorten

    Central Jutland

    This striking new building houses the tourist office (and its helpful staff, maps and brochures) and some nicely done local exhibits, including ones on…

  • Godsbanen

    Aarhus

    The renovated Godsbanen freight yard is an alternative cultural hub for the city; it's home to theatre stages, workshops and cafes, and hosts exhibitions,…

  • Museum Jorn

    Central Jutland

    This wonderful art space contains some striking pieces. It displays many of the works of native son Asger Jorn and other modern artists, including Max…

  • Botanisk Have

    Aarhus

    Behind Den Gamle By is the Botanical Garden, with its funky walk-through greenhouses (one housing a cafe) and recreated Jutland environments. Reach it…

  • Skovgaard Museet

    Central Jutland

    Just outside the cathedral, this museum highlights further work of cathedral artist Joakim Skovgaard, among other works by his family and his…

  • Marina

    Central Jutland

    The marina is a good spot for wandering and eating. Here, old fishing huts contrast with modern development; to reach it, head down Vester Strandgade from…

  • Isberget

    Aarhus

    The brilliantly spiky Isberget (Iceberg) residential apartment block has won architecture awards and lots of Instagram fans.

  • Museum Østjylland Grenaa

    Central Jutland

    You can't miss this eye-catching regional museum: it's housed in a large, green-and-gold merchant's house south of Torvet.

  • Besættelsesmuseet

    Aarhus

    For those interested in the German occupation of Denmark during WWII, the small Occupation Museum is inside the building that the Germans once used to…

  • Vikingemuseet

    Aarhus

    There’s more than the expected vaults in the basement of Nordea bank, a stone’s throw from the city's cathedral. In the mid-1960s this site was excavated…

  • Sankt Mortens Kirke

    Central Jutland

    This imposing redbrick church dates from the end of the 15th century.

  • Himmelbjerg Tårnet

    Central Jutland

    This 25m-high tower was built in 1875 and sits atop Himmelbjerget.

  • Helligåndshuset

    Central Jutland

    Helligåndshuset dates from 1434 and was built as a monastery.

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