Aarhus University Partner Day 2025

Aarhus University would like to invite you to a casual and relaxed dinner on Thursday, 4 September.
A guided tour of the city centre of Aarhus is also available as an option.

Both the dinner and the guided tour will take place between 5-00 and 8.00 PM.

Please indicate your interest in participating in the dinner when you sign up for the Partner Day.

The AU Partner Day 2025 is free of charge, and the following will be provided by Aarhus University:

• Casual dinner on Thursday, 4 September
• Coffee/tea and fruit throughout the day on Friday, 5 September
• Lunch
• Guided tour of The Royal Library
• Bubbles and cake

Please note, travel and hotel expenses will be at your own cost.

Three possible options if you arrive by airplane:

• Aarhus Airport, Tirstrup (AAR): Transportation time to the city of Aarhus is approximately 45 minutes by bus. 
• Billund Airport (BLL): The transportation time by bus is approximately one hour and a half to the city of Aarhus.
• Copenhagen Airport (CPH): You can continue to Aarhus by domestic flight, train or bus. Flight time to Aarhus Airport is around 30 minutes, but train is often easier. The direct train from Copenhagen Airport to central Aarhus is about three and a half hours.

Trains in Denmark are operated by DSB. You can buy tickets online or in the ticket machines at each station. Tickets must be purchased before you get on the train. Get off at Aarhus H.

If you need to cross the country by bus you can use FlixBus.

Find more tips and tricks about travels, hotels, etc. at the AU Conferences website 

Aarhus offers a wide selection of hotels, ranging from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious accommodations. Depending on price and location, there are several great options in the city centre.

Trine's recommendations for budget-friendly hotels: 

• CABINN Aarhus (Budget hotel, well-located and comfortable)
  • Location: Centrally situated, within walking distance of the train station, the shopping centre Bruuns Galleri, and close to the main shopping street.
• Wakeup Aarhus (Budget hotel, conveniently located and comfortable)
  • Location: Very centrally located next to the train station, Bruuns Galleri shopping centre, and the main shopping street.

Find more tips and travel recommendations, visit the AU Conferences website 

Explore the City of Aarhus

If you are planning to stay in Aarhus before or after the Partner Day, you can find inspiration at VisitAarhus. 

Feel free to reach out to Trine for personal recommendations on what to see, where to eat, or where to find the best coffee. You can also check out our Student Exchange brochure for the Aarhus Bucket List.

Aarhus Festival (Aarhus Festuge): 29 August - 7 September 

Aarhus Festuge, first held in 1965, was originally launched in 1964 as an experiment to activate the city's institutions and associations, showcasing Aarhus' cultural profile and potential to the outside world. Over time, it has grown into an annual tradition.

The festival was founded on the belief that art, culture, and community are key to a city's thriving. Today, it is not only a local celebration but also attracts artists from around the world, with an international focus.

This year's theme, Mind The Gap, addresses the shared awareness of changes and differences in society.

When you visit, we hope Aarhus will look like the images you see on this website - late summer with golden colors, as autumn starts to make its way in. But, as always, you never know.

In September, the weather can be warm, cold, sunny, rainy, windy, or calm - sometimes all in one day. Be sure to bring a light jacket, a warm sweater, perhaps a beanie, and good walking shoes.

If you're heading to Gothenburg (for the EAIE conference), the climate there will be similar to that of Aarhus.