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Arhus, Denmark

Enjoy the warmest of welcomes in Arhus, Denmark’s second-largest city and the cultural capital of Jutland. A lively university city as well as an important trade centre and seaport, Arhus is intimate enough to get to know in the space of a few hours, but large enough to fill both days and nights with culture, intriguing sites, fabulous food and the very best that Denmark has to offer in terms of live entertainment.

L ocated a mere 15-minute cycle ride from sandy beaches and flower-laden woods, Arhus is home to some quarter of a million citizens. Its well-preserved historic centre promises good museums and absorbing old churches, while the easily accessible outskirts offer a surprise at every turn. A trip to Arhus would be incomplete without a visit to Den Gamle By (The Old Town). This fascinating open-air museum features 75 restored buildings from all around Denmark dating from the 17th- and 18th centuries. Full of things to see and do, it really is a must for any visitor. Enjoy a trip to the Arhus Kunstmuseum, which presents a wide-ranging collection of Danish art from the 19th and 20th centuries, or consider the controversial design of the Arhus Radhus, Arhus’s town hall, completed in 1942 and designed by Arne Jacobsen, the pioneer of Danish design. Take a trip to the Tivoli Friheden, a fun-packed amusement park located just outside the city centre offering rides, clown shows, spectacular flower gardens and many cafés in which to sit and watch the crowds go by. Spend an engrossing hour or two at the Forhistorisk Museum Moesgard, a museum presenting amazing prehistoric artefacts, including the 2,000-year-old Graubelle Man, found preserved in a nearby bog in 1952. Meet up at the Vadestedet, the newly opened meeting place by the river Arhus and sample some international and local cuisine at the many and varied restaurants and eateries on offer.

S ample the best of live music at various cafés or clubs tucked away in intimate sidestreets or pay a visit to the Musikhuset Arhus, a modern concert centre presenting performances ranging from classical to jazz to world music. Amble through the university grounds and drop into the two museums located on the premises or simply soak up the atmosphere of busy student life. Lose yourself in the narrow streets of Arhus, spend an hour or two window-shopping and taking in the sights and sounds of this youthful and friendly city. Take a break and cycle or hike to the nearby countryside. Enjoy a drink at one of the many bars and cafés and listen to the banter of the locals. Breathe the sea air and feel the warmth and friendliness of Arhus, the jewel of Jutland.

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