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Aarhus

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark, located on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula. It is a port city, situated on the Aarhus Bay, and is the site of the oldest university in Denmark, the University of Aarhus, which was founded in 1479.

Aarhus is a vibrant city, and has a population of around 320,000 people. It is a major center of culture, with numerous theaters, museums, and galleries, as well as a lively nightlife. The city is also home to a number of major festivals, including the Aarhus Festival, which is held every summer.

The city is surrounded by forests, lakes, and beaches, and is a popular destination for tourists. There are many historical sites, including the Aarhus Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century, and the Old Town, which is a preserved medieval quarter.

Aarhus has a long and rich history, which dates back to the Viking era. In the 11th century, it was the capital of Denmark, and in the 14th century, it was the largest city in Scandinavia. During the 19th century, the city was an important industrial center, and the harbor was used for shipping goods to the rest of Europe.

Today, Aarhus is a modern city, and is a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike. It is home to a number of international companies, as well as a thriving cultural scene. Aarhus is also home to a number of universities and colleges, making it a great place to study.

Excursion tips for a day in Aarhus

Aarhus, Denmark is a vibrant city with plenty of activities to enjoy for tourists. Here are some ideas for a fun day in Aarhus:

1. Visit ARoS Aarhus Art Museum – explore the art exhibits and take in the stunning views from the rooftop.

2. Visit Den Gamle By – take a stroll through the old town and explore the buildings, shops, and gardens.

3. Enjoy the Botanical Gardens – wander through the beautiful gardens and admire the variety of plants and flowers.

4. Take a walk along the Aarhus River – admire the boats, bridges, and waterfront views.

5. Visit the Aarhus Cathedral – explore the history and architecture of this impressive building.

6. Explore the Latin Quarter – stroll through the cobblestone streets and discover the area’s many cafes, restaurants, and shops.

7. Visit the Aarhus Music Hall – catch a show or concert and experience the city’s vibrant music scene.

8. Check out the Moesgaard Museum – explore the interactive exhibits and learn about the history of the region.

9. Take a boat tour – cruise around the city and admire the waterfront views from the water.

10. Visit the Aarhus Theater – watch a play or musical and experience the city’s vibrant performing arts scene.

Experience Aarhus with unforgettable activities by our partner GetYourGuide. The offer is also ideal as a special gift idea for family and friends who are planning to visit Aarhus. Cancellations are possible up to 24h before the start of the activity (unless otherwise stated in the activity description), with a full refund of the booking price.

The climate in Aarhus

Aarhus in Denmark has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. During the spring, temperatures are mild and the days are long, with plenty of sunshine. During the summer, temperatures are warm and the days are very long, with temperatures often reaching the mid-20s Celsius. In the autumn, temperatures become cooler and the days become shorter. During the winter, temperatures are cold and the days are short, with snowfall common. Overall, Aarhus experiences a mild climate throughout the year, with temperatures rarely reaching extremes.

Cruise weather for Aarhus

Our weather forecast for Aarhus helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Dec. 8th 2024 Dec. 8th 2024 max: 6.2 °C
min: 5.1 °C
18.0 m/s
36.4 m/s
97.8 %
23.3 m
89.0 %
1,016 hPa
08:38:14
15:44:11
Dec. 9th 2024 Dec. 9th 2024 max: 5.1 °C
min: 1.7 °C
20.9 m/s
41.4 m/s
82.3 %
24.1 m
82.6 %
1,037 hPa
08:39:32
15:43:49
Dec. 10th 2024 Dec. 10th 2024 max: 2.0 °C
min: -0.1 °C
14.0 m/s
28.1 m/s
20.0 %
24.1 m
75.8 %
1,039 hPa
08:40:46
15:43:30
Dec. 11th 2024 Dec. 11th 2024 max: 4.7 °C
min: 0.5 °C
19.1 m/s
50.8 m/s
8.3 %
24.1 m
90.8 %
1,034 hPa
08:41:57
15:43:16
Dec. 12th 2024 Dec. 12th 2024 max: 4.7 °C
min: 1.4 °C
18.4 m/s
44.0 m/s
26.6 %
24.1 m
89.7 %
1,033 hPa
08:43:04
15:43:06
Dec. 13th 2024 Dec. 13th 2024 max: 3.6 °C
min: 1.7 °C
13.7 m/s
28.8 m/s
5.2 %
24.1 m
88.4 %
1,038 hPa
08:44:08
15:43:00
Dec. 14th 2024 Dec. 14th 2024 max: 3.8 °C
min: -0.3 °C
16.9 m/s
45.1 m/s
33.2 %
24.1 m
85.2 %
1,026 hPa
08:45:08
15:42:58
Dec. 15th 2024 Dec. 15th 2024 max: 6.1 °C
min: 2.8 °C
26.9 m/s
55.8 m/s
62.4 %
24.1 m
88.9 %
1,019 hPa
08:46:04
15:43:01
Dec. 16th 2024 Dec. 16th 2024 max: 9.3 °C
min: 6.3 °C
34.7 m/s
68.0 m/s
99.3 %
24.1 m
82.5 %
1,009 hPa
08:46:56
15:43:08
Dec. 17th 2024 Dec. 17th 2024 max: 6.0 °C
min: 1.9 °C
39.6 m/s
73.1 m/s
29.1 %
24.1 m
70.0 %
1,004 hPa
08:47:45
15:43:19
Dec. 18th 2024 Dec. 18th 2024 max: 3.8 °C
min: 0.9 °C
21.6 m/s
48.6 m/s
12.0 %
24.1 m
70.7 %
1,009 hPa
08:48:29
15:43:35
Dec. 19th 2024 Dec. 19th 2024 max: 3.0 °C
min: 0.7 °C
27.8 m/s
54.5 m/s
74.7 %
24.1 m
84.4 %
1,015 hPa
08:49:10
15:43:55
Dec. 20th 2024 Dec. 20th 2024 max: 5.8 °C
min: 1.5 °C
32.4 m/s
61.2 m/s
93.7 %
18.1 m
84.2 %
999 hPa
08:49:46
15:44:19

Cruises to Aarhus

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Scheduled ship calls in Aarhus, Denmark
Date Ship Arrival Departure Details
Apr. 12th 2025 Saturday, 12th of Apr. 2025 AIDAmar 10:00 am 08:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Apr. 25th 2025 Friday, 25th of Apr. 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 08:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Apr. 30th 2025 Wednesday, 30th of Apr. 2025 AIDAbella 10:00 am 08:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
May 2nd 2025 Friday, 2nd of May 2025 AIDAbella 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
May 7th 2025 Wednesday, 7th of May 2025 Queen Anne 09:00 am 06:00 pm
May 9th 2025 Friday, 9th of May 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
May 13th 2025 Tuesday, 13th of May 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 04:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
May 13th 2025 Tuesday, 13th of May 2025 MS Rotterdam 10:00 am 06:00 pm
May 19th 2025 Monday, 19th of May 2025 P&O Aurora 08:00 am 06:00 pm
May 23rd 2025 Friday, 23rd of May 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
May 29th 2025 Thursday, 29th of May 2025 Emerald Princess 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 1st 2025 Sunday, 1st of Jun. 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jun. 5th 2025 Thursday, 5th of Jun. 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jun. 8th 2025 Sunday, 8th of Jun. 2025 Norwegian Dawn 09:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 9th 2025 Monday, 9th of Jun. 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jun. 18th 2025 Wednesday, 18th of Jun. 2025 Seven Seas Navigator 11:00 am 08:00 pm
Jun. 20th 2025 Friday, 20th of Jun. 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jun. 22nd 2025 Sunday, 22nd of Jun. 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 05:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jun. 24th 2025 Tuesday, 24th of Jun. 2025 Norwegian Dawn 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Jun. 24th 2025 Tuesday, 24th of Jun. 2025 P&O Arcadia 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jun. 29th 2025 Sunday, 29th of Jun. 2025 Norwegian Dawn 07:00 am 03:00 pm
Jul. 4th 2025 Friday, 4th of Jul. 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jul. 15th 2025 Tuesday, 15th of Jul. 2025 Carnival Miracle 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Jul. 15th 2025 Tuesday, 15th of Jul. 2025 MS Vista 09:00 am 04:00 pm
Jul. 16th 2025 Wednesday, 16th of Jul. 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jul. 18th 2025 Friday, 18th of Jul. 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jul. 21st 2025 Monday, 21st of Jul. 2025 AIDAbella 07:00 am 03:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jul. 23rd 2025 Wednesday, 23rd of Jul. 2025 P&O Aurora 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jul. 30th 2025 Wednesday, 30th of Jul. 2025 AIDAmar 10:00 am 07:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Aug. 1st 2025 Friday, 1st of Aug. 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Aug. 2nd 2025 Saturday, 2nd of Aug. 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Aug. 13th 2025 Wednesday, 13th of Aug. 2025 Mein Schiff 1 09:00 am 07:00 pm
Aug. 15th 2025 Friday, 15th of Aug. 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Aug. 19th 2025 Tuesday, 19th of Aug. 2025 MS Rotterdam 10:00 am 06:00 pm
Aug. 29th 2025 Friday, 29th of Aug. 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Sep. 9th 2025 Tuesday, 9th of Sep. 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Sep. 12th 2025 Friday, 12th of Sep. 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Sep. 18th 2025 Thursday, 18th of Sep. 2025 Norwegian Dawn 07:30 am 02:00 pm
Sep. 21st 2025 Sunday, 21st of Sep. 2025 Norwegian Dawn 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 22nd 2025 Monday, 22nd of Sep. 2025 Emerald Princess 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Sep. 23rd 2025 Tuesday, 23rd of Sep. 2025 MS Rotterdam 10:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 26th 2025 Friday, 26th of Sep. 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Oct. 3rd 2025 Friday, 3rd of Oct. 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 08:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Oct. 3rd 2025 Friday, 3rd of Oct. 2025 Mein Schiff 7 10:00 am 06:00 pm
Oct. 4th 2025 Saturday, 4th of Oct. 2025 AIDAluna 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Oct. 10th 2025 Friday, 10th of Oct. 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Oct. 11th 2025 Saturday, 11th of Oct. 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Oct. 17th 2025 Friday, 17th of Oct. 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 08:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Oct. 24th 2025 Friday, 24th of Oct. 2025 AIDAnova 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Oct. 25th 2025 Saturday, 25th of Oct. 2025 AIDAmar 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink

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