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Aarhus

Find a car holiday in Denmark at Risskov and go on a self-drive experience around the country. Aarhus has many pluses and is also known as the 'city of smiles' and here you will find a wealth of cultural experiences, shopping opportunities and gastronomic experiences.

In Aarhus you can visit the beautiful art museum Aros, take a walk at Moesgaard museum, visit Tivoli Friheden or The Old Town. Yes, the possibilities are many for an eventful day.

You can also spend a day shopping in the city's countless boutiques and enjoy refreshments in a café. Find your summer, winter or autumn holiday at Risskov and explore Aarhus with the whole family.

The Old Town

Take an amazing journey through time in the heart of Aarhus and visit the Old Town, a unique experience. Experience people as they lived in the late 19th century in the living museum or how about a ride in the horse-drawn carriage? Also visit the oldest part of Den Gamle By and enjoy a real Danish mini-city with all its homes, shops and workshops. The buildings come from towns all over Denmark and have then been reconstructed at the museum. On the fairground you can play skittles or perhaps a ride on stilts could be a fun feature. Try a ride on the air swings or the carousel.

ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

For a holiday in Denmark, book a hotel in Aarhus and visit ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum, located in the centre of Aarhus and one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe, with 10 floors filled with impressions, colours and shapes. The museum exhibits art from the Danish Golden Age and Modernism as well as international contemporary art. A number of special exhibitions are also held, while the museum's own collection of 8,000 works is also frequently rotated. There are also plenty of activities for young people, explore the 'Art Box' and make friends with a 'schism', but that's only on Sundays. Take the ride up the iconic rainbow, designed by Olafur Eliasson, and enjoy the beautiful view of Aarhus city through the characteristic rainbow colours. Enjoy the many works of art and by all means take the time to walk around and explore the beautiful collections.

Natural History Museum Aarhus

There are four major permanent exhibitions in the museum as well as changing special exhibitions, filled with experiences and exciting journeys around the wondrous world of nature. Get close to the animals of the African savannah, or how about a journey through time, from the Ice Age to the present day.

Visit the exhibition ´AnimaliA´, which gives an impression of the survival of animals, a visit that gives a different view of evolution. Don't miss the 'Global Backyard', an interesting exhibition on biodiversity. The Natural History Museum Aarhus is the second largest of its kind in the country and houses over 5,000 different animals. Get an exciting introduction to the scientific achievements of natural history research, and be amazed by the details of the exciting journey into the wondrous nature of us all.

Christmas in the Old Town

Experience the unique Christmas market, 'Christmas in the Old Town' in Aarhus, where an atmospheric journey through more than 400 years of Christmas traditions forms the framework for a huge Christmas market in the City of Smiles.

The Old Town in Aarhus is the world's first open-air museum of the culture and history of the market towns and consists of 75 houses and buildings dating from the 1500s up to the 1970s. It was here that the popular DR Christmas calendar 'Jul i Gammelby' was filmed back in 1979, and with a mini break or a weekend stay in Aarhus, during Christmas, you have the perfect opportunity to experience the special Christmas atmosphere that is created here. The whole set is set up with authentic Christmas decorations as they have looked from the 1600s up to the mid 1970s. A very special Christmas atmosphere awaits, with plenty of stalls, historic shops and tasty Christmas treats in long lines.

In the Mint Master's Farm, elves are ready to serve you a nice portion of rice pudding and in front of the fireplace, people can gather together and listen to one of the elves tell about his long, exciting life. The children can hand in their wish lists and have fun in the "Christmas'umhej house", where there are both cosy caves and storytelling.

Visit the Merchant's Farm which has been transformed into the beautiful Christmas setting from the 1866 classic 'Peter's Christmas'. The book still has a special place in the hearts of many Danes, and if you have read it or heard the story, visiting the Merchant's Farm at Christmas time is an extra fun and exciting experience.

At Bendtsens Pakhus, you can enjoy an authentic Christmas experience, with everything from mulled wine and doughnuts to honey hearts and lemonade. The whole family can enjoy Christmas - and you can also bring your own food from home to enjoy in the Christmas room.

In other words, Christmas in the Old Town offers a unique Christmas environment that is different and exciting for both children and adults. Risskov offers a wide range of hotels in Aarhus and the surrounding area, so you can find the perfect stay for you. Whether it's a short weekend break, a cosy mini break or a longer Christmas holiday you're looking for, you're sure to find it here.

It is open for visitors every day between 10:00-15:00 from 16. of November until 2nd of January.

Tivoli Friheden

Located on the outskirts of Aarhus city centre, this lovely theme park offers what most families are looking for when on holiday. Fun and amusing experiences, preferably with lots of activities and crazy rides. In fact, the theme park is within walking distance of the centre of Aarhus. There are several slides, 40 rides, various stalls and a playground. Try the Cobra, which is the wildest roller coaster on site. But first, think about how cool it is to hurtle headfirst at 70km per hour while landing some nice 4.5G curves. Once the buzz is set, there's no way around it, and it goes fast! But now, of course, it's not all adrenaline and speed. There's also Bille City, which is a small town area aimed at visitors with young children, who can try out the Bison Windmill, among other things, and for the slightly older ones, aged between 5 and 8, there's the chance to get their own driving licence and then drive around in the little electric cars. At Tivoli Friheden, everyone, whatever their age, is guaranteed a fun day out, with plenty of experiences, both fast and not so fast.

Moesgaard Museum

Experience the past in changing tempos at Moesgaard Museum, also known as MOMU. An attraction of the highest calibre, both for the exhibitions, the settings and the picturesque location overlooking the sea and the forest. Get up close to ancient times and see the giant Bronze Age burial mounds and Iron Age weaponry. Then comes the Viking Age, where visitors can follow a Viking in the Aarhus of the time. Also visit the Evolution Staircase, which sends curious visitors on a trip back in time and the opportunity to meet their predecessors, led by Lucy, at around 3.2 million years old, as the oldest. There are also regular special exhibitions, which always have a good story to tell, and all in all MOMU is a unique experience where it is hard not to be amazed by the magic of evolution. There's something for all the family to enjoy, and you can finish off your visit with a lovely walk down to the water's edge and enjoy the view over Aarhus Bay.

Sky Mountain

Go on a cheap car holiday to Central Jutland and climb Himmelbjerget and experience the magnificent scenery. Himmelbjerget is 147 metres high and has attracted thousands of tourists since the 1800s. Since 1861 it has been possible to sail there with the Hjejlen, which is still possible today. Enjoy the stunning views from one of the area's many vantage points.

Hjejlen

Come on a wonderful sailing trip on the Silkeborg lakes with Hjejlen; the world's oldest coal-fired wheel steamer. This magnificent steamship celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2011 with the participation of The Queen. Experience the beautiful Jutlandic countryside from an angle you've never seen before, and become part of the Hjejlen's amazing history. Make a stop at Himmelbjerget and go up to enjoy the wonderful view from the top. A mini break, a family holiday, a summer holiday or just a cheap weekend break - holidaying in Denmark never has to be boring!

AQUA Aquarium & Animal Park

Meet the fascinating Danish animals living in wild and natural environments in AQUA. Watch the otter hunt in the lake and meet the cheeky raccoons who love to fight as well as play. There are also storks, vipers and then there are the cute little boar cubs, always busy exploring their surroundings. Children are sure to enjoy the large water playground, where water fights last for hours. Shoot the others down with the water cannon and try out the various water experiments or how about a trip through the water tower, if you're up for it! There's also a large indoor aquarium with pike and the record-breaking giant eel, which can swallow a whole duck if need be. Or how about a visit to the bottom of the lake without getting your feet wet, a great experience that can easily keep the whole family entertained. Also try the trip up to the fourth floor, which is full of amphibians and reptiles as well as various insects, and then there's the Dark Aquarium, but we've promised to keep that a secret, because it has to be experienced. Finish off an amazing tour in the café area, where organic dishes are served in both adult and children's sizes. Take the whole family to AQUA Aquarium & Animal Park - book a cheap hotel stay with Risskov today.