Aarhus in 2 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Den Gamle By, ARoS and the Salling rooftop

Old Aarhus recreated at Den Gamle By, a Danish lunch, the rainbow walkway at ARoS and a rooftop view.

1
9:30 AMLatin QuarterWander the oldest quarter while it is quiet, then walk west to Den Gamle By for opening time.About 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 15 min
2
10:00 AMDen Gamle ByOpen every day. Allow about 2.5 hours; the museum suggests 4 to 5 hours to see everything, so pick your eras.About 2 hours 45 min here
1 Jan to 27 Mar: DKK 145 (about $22) · 28 Mar to 31 Dec: DKK 205 (about $31) · Buy at the gate or online
Official fees: Den Gamle ByLast verified Nov 4, 2026
Walk about 2 min
3
12:45 PMRestaurant GæstgivergårdenEat a traditional Danish lunch inside the old town; Café Bonnich and the Bakery serve cakes if you want less.About 1 hour here
Pay as you go
Walk about 3 min
4
1:45 PMOptionalTropical Houses, Botanical GardenStep into the free tropical dome next door for butterflies and humid heat on a cold day.About 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 10 min
5
2:30 PMARoS Aarhus Art MuseumClosed Mondays in the current listing. Allow about 2.5 hours, ending in Your rainbow panorama on the roof.About 2 hours 30 min here
Entry: DKK 200 (about $30) · Buy at the desk or online
Official fees: ARoS Aarhus KunstmuseumLast verified Nov 4, 2026
Walk about 6 min
6
5:00 PMSalling RooftopHead up to the free roof terrace of the department store for a 360-degree view; it closes at 6 PM on Sundays.About 1 hour 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 6 min
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6:15 PMAarhus Street FoodPick from more than 30 kitchens at shared tables. Kitchens close at 9 PM, and tables fill on weekend nights.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Plan around MondaysARoS and Moesgaard were closed on Mondays in the current listings. Put Den Gamle By, which opens every day, on a Monday.
Use bus 18 for MoesgaardCity bus 18 runs from the center to Moesgaard in about 25 min and needs a two-zone ticket.
Keep the cathedral for weekdaysAarhus Cathedral opens to visitors on weekdays and Saturday afternoons, and on Sundays only for services.
Bring a packed lunchDen Gamle By welcomes packed lunches in its old streets, a cheaper option than the restaurant on a long museum day.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay in the center between the station and the Latin Quarter: both days start on foot, and bus 18 to Moesgaard leaves from here.

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