Aarhus
Dating back to the late 8th century, Aarhus was founded as a harbour settlement at the mouth of the Aarhus River and quickly became a trade hub. The first Christian church was built here around the
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The Aarhus Region is where you will find Aarhus, second city in Denmark, Silkeborg, Denmark's Outdoor Capital, situated in the Lake District, Søhøjlandet, the historical, medieval town of Viborg, and the old market town of Randers on the banks of Gudenåen, not to mention Djursland, with great attractions lined up like pearls on a string.
Photo: Robin Skjoldborg. Let's get you sounding like a local: it's pronounced “Or-hoose,” not “Are-hoose.” (You're already fitting in.) Aarhus might be Denmark's second-largest city, but it punches well above its weight in charm.
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Most visitors will arrive at Aarhus Airport which is unusually far from the center (around 40km/25 miles), for a city of this size. The 925x bus runs regularly and takes around 50 minutes to reach central Aarhus, with card payments on board or tickets available through the Midttrafik app.
Dating back to the late 8th century, Aarhus was founded as a harbour settlement at the mouth of the Aarhus River and quickly became a trade hub. The first Christian church was built here around the
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Visiting Aarhus? Don''t forget to read this guide on things to do in Denmark''s second-biggest city. Learn where to eat, what to do, and more.
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