"Where i could spent summer like the queen does." Århus by tompt
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Tom had to go to Arhus on business in august 2006, knowing nothing about this danish city i decide to come along and discover it. Soon enough i understood why the royal summerpalace is built here. This is a city where i could easily spend all summer.
Visiting in august we expected it to be crowded but, eventhough there was the world championship orienteering going on the days we visited, the city was empty enough to get a table along the A boulevard. Yet there were enough tourists around to give us the vacation feeling.
The city of Arhus is very small and could be walked through from north to south in a day. Yet there are many things to see and do. So one day is probably not enough. But i tried........
The old city is still very much alive in the Latin Quarter. In these streets, located north of the cathedral, you can find some houses dating back to the 17th century.
Ofcourse you have to stop at the cathedral first. This church was built in the 12th century, but what you see today is the result of rebuilding in Gothic style from the end of the 15th century. The cathedral is Denmarks longest church; it has the most frescos; the largest organ; and its triptych is Denmark's largest artistic Medieval treasure.
Ofcourse you could visit some museums, there are enough here in Arhus.
But if you are more of an outdoor person go south of the city into the woods surrounding Marselisborg castle. Or have a walk along the A river in the southwestern part of the city.
Ofcourse you could also have a easy outdoor activity, like visiting the beach. By car or bicycle to the Moesgard beach is recommendable. But there are some nice sandy parts just south of Arhus.
And much more relaxing can be one of the outdoor cafés along the A boulevard. Have a drink, a snack, or even entire meals here.
All these things will be explained more thorough in our tips and travelogues.
For more info on tourism in Arhus you can visit the website of the touristoffice: http://www.visitaarhus.com/
A printable map of Arhus can be found here: http://www.brics.dk/
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There is a great beach some kilometers down the coast. It is called Moesgård Strand. Sadly enough it was not really... more travel advice
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I'm glad to hear they have uncovered parts of the river again, after it was used for half a century as a wide street for cars. I've never been to Århus (or Aarhus as they now want to call it), but hope to visit sometime. You make it sound very pleasant.
Great tips and photos, Denmark still on my list
Great tips and lovely photos. I especially like the hotel tip. Great view from the breakfast area! Cheers, Bill
Ziet er erg gezellig uit, ondanks het wat mindere weer.
Excellent photos and very well written and comprehensive information. Your page helps me to see what I missed last year.
Very nice Århus page ;-) Nice to here that somebody outside dk has good historical knowledge of oure little country!
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