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Being independent travellers and once tourists in Aarhus, we now provide information about local attractions and events.

🎨 Experience the Women's Modern Breakthrough at Randers Kunstmuseum 🎨Today we have an idea for a trip to Randers, a beau...
01/05/2025

🎨 Experience the Women's Modern Breakthrough at Randers Kunstmuseum 🎨

Today we have an idea for a trip to Randers, a beautiful town north of Aarhus.
Only for the next 10 days at Randers Kunstmuseum you have a chance to discover the powerful exhibition "Kvindernes moderne gennembrud – Dansk kunst 1880–1910" This groundbreaking showcase features works by 25 pioneering Danish female artists who challenged societal norms and left an indelible mark on the art scene during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

🖼️ Highlights include:

Intimate interiors by Anna Ancher
Mythological compositions by Agnes Slott-Møller
Portraits by Bertha Wegmann
Realistic depictions of human relationships by Emilie Mundt and Marie Luplau
These artists not only contributed significantly to Danish art but also advocated for broader societal changes, including women's rights and access to education.

📍 Visit Randers Kunstmuseum at Stemannsgade 2, 8900 Randers. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with extended hours until 8 PM on the last Wednesday of each month.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the rich legacy of Denmark's female artists. We are amazed by their paintings and their courage to fight for themselves. For more information, visit: randerskunstmuseum.dk/kvindernes-moderne-gennembrud

When you are in Den Gamle By, don’t miss the new exhibition in the Danish Poster Gallery. We loved to learn so much abou...
30/03/2025

When you are in Den Gamle By, don’t miss the new exhibition in the Danish Poster Gallery. We loved to learn so much about the development of tourism in Denmark and see so many stunning posters of Danish and international tourist destinations.

🌍✨ Step into the golden age of travel! ✨🌍

Den Gamle By’s latest exhibition, Lystrejser – På eventyr med turistplakaten / Pleasure Trips – Adventures with the Tourist Poster, takes you on a nostalgic journey through the history of tourism in Denmark. 🇩🇰🧳

🖼️ Featuring over 150 stunning travel posters from 1896 to 2023, this exhibition showcases how travel advertising has shaped our holiday dreams over time. From charming seaside escapes to vibrant cityscapes, these artworks capture the evolving allure of Danish tourism.

🚂✈️ Explore how perceptions of travel have changed and rediscover the excitement of adventure through beautifully illustrated posters!

📍 Where? Den Gamle By, Aarhus
📅 When? until January 2027

✨ Institut for (X) – A Creative Oasis in Aarhus with a Story to Tell ✨If you’ve ever longed for the vibe of old-school C...
23/03/2025

✨ Institut for (X) – A Creative Oasis in Aarhus with a Story to Tell ✨

If you’ve ever longed for the vibe of old-school Christiania, you must visit Institut for (X) in Aarhus! 🌿🎨 This unique space is a melting pot of art, architecture, music, and a thriving community.

🏗 The History of This Place
Institut for (X) is located on the grounds of the former Godsbanen freight railway terminal, which played a crucial role in Aarhus’ transport system for decades. When its railway function became obsolete, the area was left abandoned—until artists, craftsmen, and creative minds took over and gave it new life.

Today, Institut for (X) is a living community built in a DIY spirit, constantly evolving as people transform old railway barracks and shipping containers into workshops, galleries, skate parks, and studios.

🏡 What You’ll Find Here:
🛠️ Artisan workshops and creative studios
🎶 Concerts and cultural events
☕ Alternative cafés and food trucks
🛹 A skate park and open-air social spaces
🏗️ Industrial buildings repurposed into creative hubs

This is a place where nothing is too unconventional, and artistic freedom takes center stage. If you want to experience the underground soul of Aarhus, this is the spot!

📍 Location: Right next to Godsbanen, in the heart of the city
📸 Tip: The best time to visit? During cultural events or on a summer evening when the place comes alive!

Have you been to Institut for (X)? What are your favourite places there? Share good tips in the comments 😎

If you have biked/walked along ARoS recently, you have noticed the upper entrance is closed again. The final stages of t...
04/02/2025

If you have biked/walked along ARoS recently, you have noticed the upper entrance is closed again. The final stages of the huge project THE NEXT LEVEL have just started with building a new park there. While we are waiting for the premiere of THE DOME, a Skyspace by James Turrell do not overlook the great exhibition NO COMMENT by Barbara Kruger. The exhibition shows her works from the last 40 years, but they all look/sound very contemporary. The exhibition is on until 21 April. Absolute must-see!

With a little bit of sunshine explore Sydhavnen and Kulbroen which are close to the railway station. A new office quarte...
20/01/2025

With a little bit of sunshine explore Sydhavnen and Kulbroen which are close to the railway station. A new office quarter is popping up there, but apart from the business life the place will attract the local and international tourists. The old coal bridge is going to be transformed into a modern walkway with panorama platforms and views of the neighborhood. You can already explore it and see the development of the seaside quarter 😎 Read more in the links in the comments.

Christmas Market season is in full swing 🎄🎄🎄Have you already visited one?
04/12/2024

Christmas Market season is in full swing 🎄🎄🎄Have you already visited one?

If you have time on 8 October just after 4 PM and you would like to know more about how important nature is on our menta...
22/09/2024

If you have time on 8 October just after 4 PM and you would like to know more about how important nature is on our mental wellbeing, the free of charge guided walk In English is probably for you:
A GUIDED WALK ON THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURE FOR OUR HEALTH AND MENTAL WELLBEING

The walk will take place in the park surrounding MarselisborgCentret and explore the importance of nature for our health and mental wellbeing. Research shows that a strong connection to nature makes us healthier and happier. Canadian professor Sonya Jakubec will guide the participants through the park and provide inspiration on how to strengthen our connection to nature.

The event will be held in English, but Danish-speaking staff will be available to assist with any translations. Participation is free, and no registration is required - just show up and join!

October 8th, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Meeting point: by the flagpole
Marselisborgcentret,
Evald Krogs Gade 16 A,
8000 Aarhus C

The link to the walk: https://www.facebook.com/events/493169520255443

☀️☀️☀️ If you are all on the beach, remember the annual fiestas in the city 🌌🏙️ Festuge happens only once a year and the...
05/09/2024

☀️☀️☀️ If you are all on the beach, remember the annual fiestas in the city 🌌🏙️ Festuge happens only once a year and there is still a lot to experience ☀️☀️☀️

27/08/2024

The party is once again year. Don’t forget to sign up :)

The Vikings are coming!!!Where? To the Moesgaard Strand.If you have never seen them in Aarhus, look at the programme and...
27/07/2024

The Vikings are coming!!!
Where? To the Moesgaard Strand.
If you have never seen them in Aarhus, look at the programme and plan a visit at Moesgaard today or tomorrow. The weather seems great too 🌤️⛅️

More details: https://www.vikingedage.dk/aktivitetsprogram/

If it’s July, jazz is coming to Aarhus 😎🎹🎷🎸🎻😎The city will be filled with good music from 12 to 20 July and lots of it i...
10/07/2024

If it’s July, jazz is coming to Aarhus 😎🎹🎷🎸🎻😎The city will be filled with good music from 12 to 20 July and lots of it is free 😎 For details check the programme:

https://jazzfest.dk/artists-schedule.php?l=da

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Being independent travellers and once tourists in Aarhus, we now provide information about local attractions and events. As freelance guides we share essential facts and inspiration to visit Aarhus attractions, forgotten passages and hidden places of Aarhus. For guided tours - please contact Aarhusguiderne on FB.