Aarhus- A buzzing city of smiles
The young-spirited Aarhus is the secondlargest city in Denmark located on the east coast of the Jutland Peninsula. Thecity represents a beautiful amalgamation of old and new. On one hand, it is auniversity town with the youngest urban population in the country and on theother hand, it is one of the country’s oldest cities founded in the Viking age brimmingwith rich history and heritage. Over the past few years, it has emerged as a popularvenue for international scientific conferences and is among the top 75destinations for international meetings worldwide.
Aarhus has so much to offer to its visitors.Whether you are a nature lover or want to spend your vacations in leisure thecity has it all. From shopping to fine dining, from historic sites to loads ofentertainment you never come across a dull moment. So pack your bags and book flights to Aarhus to enjoy a never-beforeholiday experience.
There is so much to see, do and indulge inAarhus to make it a fun-loving holiday trip. Some of its amazing attractionsinclude:-
Impressivearchitecture:-Aarhus is a city where old and newlives hand in hand. It is a city of notable modern landmarks and futuristicarchitecture makes it a top destination for architectural connoisseurs. VisitARos Aarhus Art Museum, the iconic building with a dazzling rooftop sculptureyou can walk inside. Head to the Old Town Open Air Museum, where you can walkthrough time and witness the ways of life in Denmark’s history. Dokk1 is thenewest library and Musikhuset is Scandinavia’s largest concert hall with a glassfaçade representing its charming architectural scene.
Serenebeaches:- Aarhus has some of the best beachesscattered around its coast set against the forest with calm water to enjoy alot of beach activities. Bellevue Beach is just 4 Km north of the city and is agreat place to spend the summer day. Another beach close to the city centre isDen Permanente which is quite popular with the young crowd where they can enjoybarbecues and bonfires making most of the long summer nights. The beautifulMarselisborg Forest is reached within 15 minutes by bus is also a great place wherethe Danish Queen has her summer residence and is full of amazing attractions toenjoy for a whole day.
Fun-filledfestivals:-Scandinavia is fast making its presencefelt in the international music scene with some of the most talked aboutfestivals. Northside is a three-day annual festival in Aarhus which is steadilygrowing since 2010. Another festival that attracts visitors is Aarhus Festuge,a 10-day long festival that happens in August when the whole city comes alivewith art, gastronomy, acting and music for 1000 events in over 100 venues isamong the top attractions of the city. If you want to take part in thesefun-filled festivals then fly to Aarhus and enjoy the most amazing moments ofyour life.
Agreat place for foodies:-One of the majorattractions in the city is its diverse food scene where you can taste New Nordiccuisines to traditional Danish street food. From high-end restaurants tostylish bistros to cozy cafes to well-stocked bars the city has a greatgastronomy scene to impress its visitors. Enjoy a visit to Aarhus Central FoodMarket and take a stroll at the Latin Quarter and Vadestedet where cafes, restaurantsand shops line the Aarhus River making it a great place to enjoy the food andfeel of the city.
