Aarhus Denmark - 5 Places to Visit While in Aarhus

If you are planning a trip to Aarhus, Denmark, the second largest city in Denmark, then you will want to make sure to visit the following places in order to make your trip as fun and enjoyable as possible.

Before you make any decisions about where and what to see, I suggest you think about getting a tourist card (called the Aarhus Card) which actually gives you free admission or generous discounts on many of the attractions, plus free transport on the local transportation networks. But let's take a look at what Aarhus has to offer the tourist. (All the places below charge admission.)

1. My first recommendation is a really terrific attraction called Den Gamle By, or The Old City. Den Gamle By is a collection of historical homes that have been gathered from around Denmark and transported to this park. Many of the buildings were dismantled piece by piece, numbered and rebuilt on-site. This is like taking a walk back in time and seeing how people in Denmark lived. It can easily take a whole day to explore.

2. The ARoS Museum is also a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. The ARoS is an art museum which houses both modern and classical art. Some is fantastic, like "Boy", while, in my opinion, some of the modern art seems like a "slap in the face". I really like the museum except for their so-called modern art and I usually pass through this area quickly, since only a few pieces are worth a second look. The rest of the place is amazing.

3. The Moesgaard Museum is dedicated to the exploration of the Iron Age and the Vikings. There you can find the oldest bogman in Denmark, see actual Viking houses (reconstructed) and experience real live-action Viking wars. It is lots of fun. There is an admission to the museum and indoor exhibits, but it is possible to walk around the grounds for free and see the many buildings.

4. Tivoli Friheden is an amusement park just south of the city and is similar to Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, but Friheden tends to be more about amusements and less about the gardens. There are plenty of rides, including the famous Cobra, and lots of concerts and events - a great place for children and families.

5. Concert Hall Aarhus is another fantastic place to visit. You can actually get into the hall for free and walk around if there are no major concerts going on. But it's well worth getting a ticket to one of their many concerts or activities which go on almost every day. Many of the concerts are free or have very small admission charges. Great family events.

These are 5 places that you will really enjoy visiting; most of the them are places where you can spend the whole day or afternoon visiting with your friends or family. Remember to see what discounts you can get with a tourist card. Calculate your travel charges, parking and possible restaurant discounts. This can save you a great deal of money depending on what places you visit.