Byvandringer i Aarhus

City walk to the Cathedral of Aarhus and the viking museum.

Walk down through the centuries and see the small Viking exhibition telling the story of Viking age Aarhus.

Walk into the medieval days in the impressive Cathedral of Aarhus; the longest and tallest church in Denmark, and one of the oldest redbrick buildings in Jutland. Its construction began in the year 1190.

Visit the fantastic Open-Air museum Den Gamle By – the Old Town – with the old houses, cobble stoned streets and people dressed up in old clothing in the high season.

Pass medieval houses and along the river at this city walk in the centre of Aarhus. Walk with me and get a vast impression of Aarhus, the capital of Jutland.

It is a moderate walking tour. We use public transportation one way.

From cruise ships which do not dock in the inner harbour, shuttle bus transport to the town centre is needed and ½ hour added to the tour.

Please note that the cathedral can be closed due to service, and there will be an entrance fee.

Join me for a guided tour and city walk in Aarhus. I'll make sure you have the opportunity to get the very best experience in and of Aarhus, in just a few hours.

Meet the people of the worlds smallest big city, visit places that is a part of every day life in Aarhus and see some of the buildings that is a "must".

You will experience the city's pulse, Danish "hygge" and love. Come and enjoy street art, strange things and beautiful shops in the Latiner quarters, pulse at the walking street, Storetorv and the (in)famous river!

Get great tips for the rest of your time in town. For example where can you get a calming cup of coffee, a nice glas of wine or where to go if you want to try the traditional hot dog stands.

Remember your camera, on this tour you will be able to bring home pictures of Aarhus, that is not shown in the tourist catalouges.

Explore Christmas in Aarhus in the good old days – enjoy a horseride, find the beatifully decorated Christmas trees and listen to bands playing Christmas carols.

At the bakery you'll find all kinds of traditional Christmas cakes and the store is selling old fashion Christmas cards.

The Danes are very fond of Christmas and like spending time with friends and family in the Old Town, Den Gamle By, in December. Every year the Christmas exhibition changes so do come back year after year – it is always enjoyable. Visit Aarhus and enjoy a guided tour of the museum Den Gamle by, the Old Town and enjoy all the Christmas decorations. Do remember to dress warmly – its cold outside…

Let me plan your Christmas visit at The old town. I will guide you through the "must sees" and ensure you'll explore the Danish Christmas traditions. You will have plenty of time to explore the museum on your own – whether you fancy shopping, tasting the local food or want simply to meet the Danes. In the evening the narrow streets will be lit by oldfashioned oil or gaslamps which enhances the pleasure of walking the streets.

Experience City Vest, the church, the new district and Bazar West.

A city walk in western Aarhus where you experience the city's diversity from City Vest to Bazar Vest.

In City Vest I talk about the idea behind the shopping centre, and we look at the now almost closed centre, where there used to be more than 60 shops and a cinema. City Vest must be rebuilt so that there will also be housing in the building and fewer shops than before.

From here we go over to Gjellerup Church and Fredens Torv. The church is of recent date and is located in a multicultural neighborhood, which characterizes its work. On the way, we pass the new district of Brabrand, where the "Comprehensive Plan" has been implemented.

Gellerupparken was started in 1968 and was designed according to the then concept of the Danish nuclear family. The apartments were large and modern and many moved from poor apartments in the centre of Aarhus to Gellerup. Since then, Gellerupparken was somewhat characterized by social problems. The comprehensive plan must now transform a burdened area into a district that matches the rest of Aarhus' employment and education level, income and security. The overall plan is quite far-reaching, and a lot has happened. Blocks are torn down. A city park has been created. The neighborhood has been opened up with a road through. There are workplaces, a new library and shops in the neighborhood, and many small apartments have been built. But there have also been many local protests. We'll see, and I'll tell you more about that.

The last experience on the city walk in this diverse district of Aarhus is a visit to Bazar Vest, where you can buy fruit and goods from most of the world. If you want, you can stay in Bazar Vest and perhaps have your dinner here at one of the many exciting restaurants.

Experience Aarhus Ø which is a new district that has grown from zero to 12,000 residents since 2012.

Builders and architects have chosen to build new and exciting architecture.

There is a harbour pool, a water ski course and a sailing centre. We will be able to see the forest, the sea and the bay with the peninsula Mols in the distance. With luck we can see porpoises frolicking.

There may be an opportunity to get to the top of the 142 m tall "Lighthouse".

Fifty years ago there was water where Aarhus Ø now lies. Since then there has been a container port, and when it moved south, there was room for the new district Aarhus Ø which means Aarhus island.

On the guided tour you will be able to see how the harbour has been developed. If you wish, you can also get a story about the port's role in Aarhus' development and about the conditions for the old dock workers.

In connection with the tour, it will be possible to visit one of the area's cafes or restaurants.

The tour can be adapted to the group's needs and wishes.