Aarhus (, US also ; Danish: [ˈɒːˌhuˀs] , locally also [ˈɒːˌhus]) 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. Dating back to the late 8th century, Aarhus was founded as a harbour settlement at the mouth of the Aarhus River and quickly became a trade hub.
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Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Aarhus; times are rough estimates by road.
Denmark
84 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Denmark
101 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Sweden
155 km≈ 2 h 25 min
Denmark
156 km≈ 2 h 25 min
Germany
160 km≈ 2 h 30 min
Sweden
184 km≈ 2 h 55 min
Sweden
192 km≈ 3 h
Germany
203 km≈ 3 h 10 min
From Aarhus you can reach Odense (84 km), Aalborg (101 km), Helsingborg (155 km), Copenhagen (156 km) and Flensburg (160 km) in about 1 h 35 min to 2 h 30 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 5°C in November.
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You can fly into Aarhus Airport, Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup, Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.