Aarhus
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"Velkommen til Århus | Welcome to Aarhus"
Why visit
Aarhus is the most rewarding mid-size city in Scandinavia for design, food, and museum lovers, ARoS, the Moesgård prehistory museum, and Den Gamle By living-history town form a serious cultural triangle. May through August offers long daylight, beach swimming at Den Permanente, and the Aarhus Festival in late August/early September.
When to avoid
November through February is wet, dark, and often hovering near freezing, daylight is under 8 hours and many outdoor sites scale back hours. Hotel prices spike during the Aarhus Festival. Book ahead. In Aarhus, keep the route local once the day begins. When plans change in Aarhus, choose something close rather than spending the day in transit.
