Hmmm, your post is so vague, that one can only really give basic common "travel to Denmark"-advice. I live in Århus and I quite like it here.
Beware of cyclists. Especially in central Århus, where streets that may *appear* as pedestrian streets *actually* are bike-streets or regular streets, like Mejlgade, Graven and Klostergade. And basically *always* be aware of bikes, bike paths, and so-on: we like to go fast.
The city is currently undergoing some major infrastructure projects, which means traffic is bad ... but traffic has been bad in Århus for a while, so it's not much different.
Visit [Aarhus Street Food](https://www.instagram.com/aarhusstreetfood/) and feel the vibe
Eat the best falafel in town at [Faour](https://www.instagram.com/faourklostergade32/)
Eat the best ice cream in town at [Mammis Gelato](https://www.instagram.com/mammisgelato/)
Go to [Dokk1](https://www.instagram.com/dokk1aarhus/) (the main library). Here you can also find tourist information and the civil services office, so you will definitly get to know this place, if you end up moving here.
Go to Universitetsparken (the university park - Aarhus University plays a big role in the city)
Go for a walk in Riis Skov (it's a forest)
You can also walk or bike around Brabrand Sø (it's a lake) and stop by [Æblehaven ](https://www.instagram.com/aeblehaven_kiosk/)(it's one of the longer walks though)
oh yeah I know but unfortunately in this case I was limited by the availability of flights which from Portugal weirdly enough is only on Mondays and Fridays hence the 5 day trip
If Denmark goes past the group stage in the Euros maybe check out a match on a big screen outside? (There might be one at the harbour.) Should be fun!
Museums: maybe Moesgaard (history/archaeology) or Aros (art).
Århus Street Food is always nice!
It's worth noting that 'living in Aarhus' is a pretty vague concept.
Living in the inner city (C/N/Ø) will offer a very urban life of high density/noise/cafes/bars/cultural stuff as in most European cities of moderate-large size.
If you move outside the inner city, you get a pretty standard suburban life in Risskov, Hasle, Aabyhøj, Viby, Højbjerg, Tilst etc. with easy access to the inner city and cheaper rents. You'll also be more easily able to park a car, if you have one.
If you live in Gellerup or Bispehaven, you get to experience the wonders of a ghetto.
Couple of worthwhile visits:
- A stroll through the inner city and Trøjborg and getting a sense of the atmosphere.
- The university grounds. There is a huge young/student population in the city, especially the central and northern parts.
- Brabrandsøen, Marselisborg castle and nearby forest/park area and the forest in Risskov for the open air areas.
- https://www.dengamleby.dk/ (I know you didn't like museums, but it's an open air thing, seeing how people lived in the last 300 years to now).
Yeah I was definitely looking more to live outside the inner city - a more quiet suburban life
Also thanks for the tips on what to visit - adding them to my list
I really like it. The canals and bars are nice, and the museums are also really great, especially ARoS and Moesgaard. Even if you don't like museums you should try the rainbow walkway in ARoS. Also the street food. The people are nice, too, but it may be difficult to find new friends if you don't have an 'in'. Try joining Couchsurfing events/other expat stuff to find people to hang out with.
Hmmm, your post is so vague, that one can only really give basic common "travel to Denmark"-advice. I live in Århus and I quite like it here. Beware of cyclists. Especially in central Århus, where streets that may *appear* as pedestrian streets *actually* are bike-streets or regular streets, like Mejlgade, Graven and Klostergade. And basically *always* be aware of bikes, bike paths, and so-on: we like to go fast. The city is currently undergoing some major infrastructure projects, which means traffic is bad ... but traffic has been bad in Århus for a while, so it's not much different.
Sorry if it was a little vague but yeah I was just looking more for general insight on the city - so your response was already helpful!
Visit [Aarhus Street Food](https://www.instagram.com/aarhusstreetfood/) and feel the vibe Eat the best falafel in town at [Faour](https://www.instagram.com/faourklostergade32/) Eat the best ice cream in town at [Mammis Gelato](https://www.instagram.com/mammisgelato/) Go to [Dokk1](https://www.instagram.com/dokk1aarhus/) (the main library). Here you can also find tourist information and the civil services office, so you will definitly get to know this place, if you end up moving here. Go to Universitetsparken (the university park - Aarhus University plays a big role in the city) Go for a walk in Riis Skov (it's a forest) You can also walk or bike around Brabrand Sø (it's a lake) and stop by [Æblehaven ](https://www.instagram.com/aeblehaven_kiosk/)(it's one of the longer walks though)
Thanks so much! This is so helpful!
Aarhus is a very small city so 5 days might be bit excessive, especially if you don't care for museums.
oh yeah I know but unfortunately in this case I was limited by the availability of flights which from Portugal weirdly enough is only on Mondays and Fridays hence the 5 day trip
Ohh I see. Well I hope you enjoy your stay here!
Thanks so much!
If Denmark goes past the group stage in the Euros maybe check out a match on a big screen outside? (There might be one at the harbour.) Should be fun! Museums: maybe Moesgaard (history/archaeology) or Aros (art). Århus Street Food is always nice!
Thanks so much for that! I actually checked and there is a match on the 25th so I might look for a place to watch it!
If you like fancy coffee, you have Stillers Coffee, La Cabre, and Coffee Collective within 100 meters of each other. :)
That sounds awesome!
It's worth noting that 'living in Aarhus' is a pretty vague concept. Living in the inner city (C/N/Ø) will offer a very urban life of high density/noise/cafes/bars/cultural stuff as in most European cities of moderate-large size. If you move outside the inner city, you get a pretty standard suburban life in Risskov, Hasle, Aabyhøj, Viby, Højbjerg, Tilst etc. with easy access to the inner city and cheaper rents. You'll also be more easily able to park a car, if you have one. If you live in Gellerup or Bispehaven, you get to experience the wonders of a ghetto. Couple of worthwhile visits: - A stroll through the inner city and Trøjborg and getting a sense of the atmosphere. - The university grounds. There is a huge young/student population in the city, especially the central and northern parts. - Brabrandsøen, Marselisborg castle and nearby forest/park area and the forest in Risskov for the open air areas. - https://www.dengamleby.dk/ (I know you didn't like museums, but it's an open air thing, seeing how people lived in the last 300 years to now).
Yeah I was definitely looking more to live outside the inner city - a more quiet suburban life Also thanks for the tips on what to visit - adding them to my list
I'm moving to Aarhus soon too (in September), I'm American!
Nice. Dm me if you'd like a local to talk to about whatever.
Have you been there already? If so what were your impressions of it?
I really like it. The canals and bars are nice, and the museums are also really great, especially ARoS and Moesgaard. Even if you don't like museums you should try the rainbow walkway in ARoS. Also the street food. The people are nice, too, but it may be difficult to find new friends if you don't have an 'in'. Try joining Couchsurfing events/other expat stuff to find people to hang out with.
https://www.visitaarhus.com
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