Arhus

Bustling street life and vibrant parks
in Denmark’s second city

Some locals call it "the world's smallest city." Actually, it is the second-largest city in Denmark and the capital of Jutland, a peninsula of heather-covered moors, fjords, lakes, sandy dunes, and farmland. Because Copenhagen is so far to the east, Århus has also been called "the capital of the West." A large student population makes for a vast cultural life, which reaches its peak in late summer when visitors travel here for an arts festival.

There is much to see and do. Better than most of the man-made attractions in Århus, is the city’s bustling street life, which takes place in the best bars in Jutland and in its sidewalk cafes. There are sandy beaches nearby and a number of museums; even more than the actual museums to explore, you can experience Århus life with a close encounter by walking its cobblestone streets and taking a picnic lunch to one of the city parks on a sunny day.

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