Guide Service in Aarhus and nearby
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Guided Coach Tour of Aarhus City
Aarhus is one of the oldest cities in Denmark, and at the same time a young city in rapid change. This means that Aarhus is packed with good stories, whether you are interested in the vikings, Aarhus in the Middle Ages or the modern city.
Aarhus is an interesting city also architecturally, and a guided coach tour, is definitely the easiest way to see it in a short time. We will go by the midieval cathedral, the city hall with its unique architecture from the 1930s, the world renowned ARoS Museum of Modern Art, the ever expanding university of Aarhus and her majesty the Queens summer residence, Marselisborg Palace, the famous Old Town open air museum and lots more!
If you have special interests or requests, I'll happy to arrange tours made to your requirements, with stops when you feel like it.
Guide Service Denmark can arrange a coach for you as well if you wish.
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Dokk1 and the Harbour
Aarhus Harbour with lovely and architecture and buildings. A remarkable architectural development from Vikings to modern Man
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All Streams Lead to – Aarhus River
A guided city walk along Aarhus river towards its estuary.
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Aarhus Cathedral – guided tour of this beautiful cathedral
Guided tour of Aarhus Cathedral with interesting frescoes, a beautiful alter piece, the Marselis' Chapel and a leprosy window
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Aarhus' Wonderful Parks
Visit parks next to the royal Marseliesborg Palace. Meet relaxed Danes trying to catch a glimpse of their majesty Queen Margrethe II
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Aarhus, from the Viking Age to a working-class and university town
We start at the sculpture by Bernhard Jensen (across the river at Magasin) and walk through the Latin Quarter, whose ground plan dates back to the Viking Age and the Middle Ages. We continue through the Øgade Quarter, which was developed from the 1860s, and end in the University Park.
Several places have been threatened by "development and modernization", which would have disfigured the city, but fortunately in many cases it has been possible to avoid the accidents.
Along the way you will hear stories about the background to the development. For example, about the Øgade Quarter, where many townhouses have been modernized and saved from condemnation, and where active residents are behind Børnenes Jord and Beboerhuset.
On the way to the University Park we pass Galgebakken. The University Park was built in 1933 and, despite many new buildings, is still a beautiful park, which is a recreational area, with grass areas, beautiful trees and two lakes. The park functions partly as a natural connection to the university's many buildings, and partly as a recreational area, which is used by many.
It is possible to combine the tour with a visit to the Viking Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Steno Museum or the Antique Museum. The latter three are located in the University Park. -
Aarhus Northern Cemetery
A different history of Aarhus based on the great men and women buried at Nordre Kirkegaard, the Northern Cemetery
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The Best of Aarhus
Get the perfect introduction to Denmark's 2nd biggest city. Discover Aarhus at its best and get an insight into the Danish culture
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Taps and Tales: Aarhus Beer Walk
Come on a guided tour to the local beer bars located around the city and get to know more about the thriving beer scene in Aarhus
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Guided tour outdoor art scene in Aarhus
A guided tour through the outdoor art scene in Aarhus, where you will see artpieces come to life. Such as street art to sculptures
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Mindeparken – the Memorial Park Connectet to the Palace
Guidet walk in the Memorial park commemorating Danes killed in the Great War 1914-18. The Memorial Park is situated next to the palace gardens by HM the Queen's summer residence, Marselisborg Palace.
Next to the Palace grounds is the Memorial Park and monument commemorating all Danes killed in the Great War 1914-18. Although Denmark stayed neutral in the First World War a large number of merchant sailors and some fishermen died at sea in addition to Danes who volunteered for the allied armies.
By far the majority of Danish war dead were from Southern Jutland, then part of Germany after Denmark lost the war of 1864 against Prussia and Austria. Some 4,100 people from this part of Denmark were killed from 1914-18. In 1920, as a result of Germany losing the Great War, Southern Jutland once again became part of Denmark.
Disability access
Provided you bring somebody strong to push your wheelchair there is access for the disabled on this guidet walk. Please be aware that the ground can be soft and wet in some areas.
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The Marselisborg Palace Gardens
Guided tour of the palace gardens of HM the Queen's summer residence Marselisborg Palace by enthusiastic and local guide from Aarhus
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Experience the New District of Aarhus and the Harbour
Aarhus Ø overflows with architectural buildings, water activities and taste experiences. An experience in Aarhus' new district
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Aarhus; from Vikings to the Top of the Rainbow
The best sights of Aarhus; the cathedral, the Viking museum, the art museum and the open-air museum the Old Town
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Aarhus – Christmas at the Old Town Museum
Meet the Danes, buy your Christmas presents and enjoy the Danish Christmas time at the museum the Old Town in Aarhus
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For Cruise Guests Visiting Aarhus
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.
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Aarhus – City Walk Through a Thousand Years of History
Explore the charming city Aarhus. 1000 years of history from Vikings to the world famous ARoS art museum told by an enthusiastic local
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Aarhus – City of Knowledge
City walk in Aarhus focusing on what makes the Danish university system great and why Aarhus is a great place to study
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Historic Vestergade in the Hidden Back Yards
The historic street Vestergade – with its hidden picturesque back yards
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Aarhus guided tour – from Viking village to mini metropolis
With an entertaining and knowledgeable guide we'll walk through Aarhus from the Viking age to the European Culture Capital 2017
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Bicycle Ride to Moesgaard – From Aarhus
You might have heard of "hygge" before; On this tour to Moesgaard we will experience maximum hygge levels.
We'll take bikes in the city and cycle towards what used to be an old farm and mansion and is now home to parts of the university. The tour is fairly easy to cycle (except one steep climb). We'll stop at Moesgard and if you would like to we can visit the prized museum, visit an old mill and walk to the unspoiled Southern Beaches of Aarhus.
You will get to see what I perceive as the epitome of Danish country side in all its beauty and – of course – hygge!
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Aarhus – The Firsts And the Largests – For You to Explore
Cream puff are an Aarhus invention. This is just one of many firsts and largests stories to be told in Aarhus. Let me entertain you
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The Old Town Museum in Aarhus
Hop into the time machine and enjoy a tour of Denmark's best open-air museum, where each street has its own story to tell
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Historic Frederiksgade – in the hidden backyards
See the hidden back yards of historic Frederiksgade, Frederik's street, named after a king
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In the Footsteps of the Vikings
We'll look for links to the very old settlement of the Vikings called Aros while we walk through the streets of Aarhus
Aarhus - guided tours
Aarhus is a large university city, and the many young people make the city sprightly and lively. Both on the university grounds and along the river and in all the cafes and bars that beckon along the recreated river, Aarhus Å. Lots of sights and interesting places are close by. Everywhere on a city walk you will meet the city's citizens, students and tourists from all over the world. There is always a joyful ambience and happy days in Aarhus, and it is not without reason that Jutland's largest city has been nicknamed the City of Smiles.
Aarhus has so many good and exciting sights that are worth a visit with or without a guide. You have architecture, museums, historical monuments and hip neighbourhoods around the city. A city walk with a guide will take you to the places that interest you the most. A guided tour will also ensure that you get to know the details and quirks of the place. You can freely choose from all our guides in Aarhus. Book directly and get a quick response.
Choose between a city walk around one of the city's many different neighbourhoods or parks, a guided bike tour in the beautiful countryside or the city centre. How about a tour through Den Gamle by, the open-air museum or a coach tour to the city's many sights. Your guide ensures that you experience the best of everything and that you get to exactly where you want to go and listen to all the good stories while you are on tour.
Aarhus, the largest city in Jutland
Aarhus is Jutland's largest city and a big city, although compared to international big cities it is small. In Aarhus, development is fast, the pace is fast and the harbour area boasts modern construction in glass and steel. Fortunately, the city has preserved the characteristic Danish coziness in the city centre. The Latin Quarter is really worth a visit - but where is it? What to choose if time is short? A guided tour or city walk with a professional guide can be the fastest way to the best of Aarhus. If you feel like it, afterwards you can wander between the attractions and sights that interest you the most.
Museums and culture in Aarhus
DOKK1 and the art museum AroS with Olafur Eliasson's "Rainbow Panorama" are two central landmarks in the City of Smiles. The open-air museum Den Gamle By is probably Aarhus' biggest attraction. Right next to it is the botanical garden with the large greenhouses, where you can wander through the climate zones from temperate to tropical and from rainforest to desert. You can see vanilla hanging from orchid vines, see coffee trees, angel trumpets, dragon's blood trees and much more.
Marselisborg
In Marselisborg, on the southern outskirts of the city, you'll find the queen's summer residence, Marselisborg Palace. The palace is surrounded by the royal park, Forstbotanisk Have, the Forest Botanical Garden with trees from all over the world and a memorial park for those who fell in the First World War.
Further towards the south, past Dyrehaven and through the beautiful Marselisborg forests, you'll find Moesgård Museum. Among many other things you can see the Grauballemanden, a unique and fantastically well-preserved bog man from the Iron Age. The new Moesgård Museum is very scenic and beautifully integrated into the landscape, an unusually successful structure in grass and concrete. If you're interested in architecture, it's worth the whole trip just to see the museum from the outside. But allow yourself time to experience the museum from the inside. It is definitely worth a visit.
Aarhus city centre
Back in the city we recommend to visit Aarhus' very cosy, old town centre. The centre offers many small and large attractions. The Latin quarter lies north and west of the cathedral, which is the tallest and longest church in Denmark. The cathedral is located right in the centre of historic Aarhus and from here there is only a short walk to all the most important sights in the city centre. The cathedral is dedicated to the patron saint of sailors St. Clemens. It suits Aarhus very well, as Aarhus has Denmark's largest port, measured in volume of goods.
Right by the cathedral is the beautiful Aarhus Theatre. Only a stone's throw away, from Clemens Bro you can look down into the open river, Aarhus Å. This is also where you can take part in the exciting and fashionable café life along the river. An obvious place to study Aarhusians relaxing in good spirit. In the summer, it is really crowded with a multitude of young people enjoying themselves.
The street Skolegade has always been a favorite spot for thirsty souls in search of a watering hole. The street runs from the cathedral all the way down to the estuary and the port. In the City of Smiles there are of course naughty stories from Skolegade, and the guide knows them.
The Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter has also gone from being the center of the city's bohemians and flippers to being fashionable. The small shops in the small old houses are of course still there, the cobblestones are still there, but access is prohibited for cars. The Latin Quarter in Aarhus has been beautifully renovated and on summer evenings the scent of exotic spices drifts from the many small cafes and eateries. Our guides in Aarhus are enthusiastic about their city, and loves to tell all the good and surprising stories about Aarhus.
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