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Aarhus

Denmark · AAR

Viking history, a rooftop rainbow, and Denmark's student energy.

About

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Its urban population was 305,227 in 2026.

Source: Wikipedia — Aarhus (CC BY-SA)

Known for

  • family friendly · excellent
  • architecture · good
  • dining · good
  • historical · good
  • live music · good

Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.

Weather through the year

  • Jan40°F13d wet
  • Feb41°F11d wet
  • Mar45°F11d wet
  • Apr51°F11d wet
  • May60°F11d wet
  • Jun67°F12d wet
  • Jul69°F14d wet
  • Aug69°F14d wet
  • Sep64°F11d wet
  • Oct55°F14d wet
  • Nov46°F12d wet
  • Dec42°F14d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Things to do

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Plan the trip

Fly into Aarhus Airport (AAR), about 19 mi away.

Nearby destinations

The closest places to Aarhus we have written up.

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