When visiting a new place, it sometimes might be difficult to come up with things to do with children. Therefore, we have made this list of recommendations for things to do in Aarhus with your children. Of course, you can do these things without children as well or bring your children to the things in 'Explore Aarhus without children'.
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Aarhus is filled with great and fun playgrounds for younger children. Here is a list of adresses for great playgrounds:
Playground at Trøjborg:
Playgrounds at Aarhus C:
Playgrounds at Frederiksbjerg:
An hour away from Aarhus, on Djursland, an amazing amusement park is located called Djurs Sommerland. With over 800.000 visitors every year, it is the most visited amusement park in Scandinavia and the fourth biggest amusement park in Denmark. They have over 60 rollercoasters and amusements so there is something for everyone - both young children, grown children and adults. They also have both Europe's fastest and Denmark's longest rollercoasters!
Find them here:
Battrupholtvej 3, 8581 Nimtofte
Ballehage Strand
The Beach “Ballehage” is a nice natural beach that is located 4 km south of Aarhus. Ballehage is located near the popular attraction “Den Uendelige Bro”.
Address: Ballehage Strand, 8270 Højbjerg
Bellevue Strand
The beach called “Bellevue” is a nice sandy beach. Bellevue is located in the northern part of the city about 4 km from Aarhus C.
Address: Bellevue Strand, 8240 Risskov
Den Permanente
The beach called “Den Permanente” is one of the most popular beaches in Aarhus. Den Permante is located in the forest called “Riis Skov”, which is a nice place for walks or a picnic. Den Permanente is located only 2 km from Aarhus University.
Address: Salonvejen 1, 8240 Risskov.
Tangkrogen
The beach called “Tangkrogen” is a nice and natural beach, which is located near the castle “Marselisborg” and it is also near the urban area called “Frederiksbjerg”, which is very cozy and charming.
Address: Tangkrogen/Strandvejen (Aarhus Kom), 8000 Aarhus.
Havnebadet
On Aarhus Ø you will find the charming harbor bath called “Havnebadet” or “Bassin 7”. The harbor bath offers serveral different pools and you will also find different street food places and bars.
Havnebadet is located only 2,6 km from Aarhus University.
Opening hours: 10.00am - 6.00pm.
Address: Havnebadet, 8000 Aarhus C
Do you like board games? And lots of them? Then this is something for you. Aarhus Brætspilscafé is a board game café in Aarhus, which is a great place to do something as social and cozy as playing board games. They have all kinds of board games, both for adults and children so you are guaranteed to find a game that fits your family. You can buy drinks and snacks at the place and try alle the games you want. To be sure that there is a table for you, they recommend reserving a table (this can be done here).
Find them here:
Vestergade 58 A, 8000 Aarhus C
The Old Town is an open-air museum where it’s truly like walking into a time capsule. The Old town is a living picture of life in Denmark from 300 years ago and up to 1974. The town not only allows you to experience 75 historical houses from 24 different cities in Denmark from the outside, but you can also explore them from the inside. You will get a feeling of what it was like to live back then and to see how Danes made their way of living, for example by talking to the live actors dressed in clothes from that time. A newer part of the city opened recently - the area in the era of the 1970’s. From the outside, you can see how the shape and colors of the buildings have changed and inside you can have a look at things connected to some great authentic Danish musicians and politicians from a revolutionary time. Here, you’ll get an idea of how these influential people have contributed to shaping Danish culture. It is a great place to visit for both children and adults, where you will be able to get inside the old houses and see how they lived in Denmark many years ago. You will also be able to get food and drinks in there.
Find them here:
Viborg 2, 8000 Aarhus C
Aarhus is a very special city because of its location right by the water. Besides the sea, Aarhus also have multiple lakes and creeks, which gives the unique opportunity of experiencing Aarhus from different perspectives. A different way to experience the city is by canoeing down Aarhus creek or the Brabrand lake. It is a popular activity in Aarhus to rent canoes and row down the creek, which runs through the whole of Aarhus centrum. At Aarhus Kanoudlejning, you can rent canoes in the middle of the city centre. One canoe fits 2 adults and 1-2 children.
Find them here:
Carl Blochs Gade 28, 8000 Aarhus C
Aarhus Street Food is a permanent street food market located in old buildings at the bus station. It has over 30 street kitchens and bars serving food from all around the world; from traditional Danish smørrebrød and tarteletter to Vietnamese Bánh mì’s. So whether you want to taste Danish food or have the food from your home country, you can find something here – including children, vegans and vegetarians.
Find them here:
Ny Banegaardsgade 46, 8000 Aarhus C
Bowling is a great activity for the whole family to have a great time. On Aarhus Bowlinghal you are guaranteed to have fun with bowling, crane machines, slush ice and more!
Find them here:
Eckersbergsgade 15, 8000 Aarhus
One of Aarhus’ biggest tourist attractions is Tivoli Friheden amusement park. With its 28 rides and 13 eateries, you are guaranteed to be filled up by entertainment and delicious food. The park is located in Marselisborg Forest, which is one of the biggest forests in Aarhus, giving the park its beautiful and green surroundings. The park offers something for everyone, so there are different options depending on how wild you want your rollercoasters to be; both for kids, toddlers, teenagers and adults.
Find them here:
Skovbrynet 5, 8000 Aarhus C
In the center of Aarhus city, the beautiful green oasis called the Botanical Garden is located. Walking through The Botanical Gardens you will see the the Hessel Brook, a small outlet of Aarhus river. In the Botanical Garden you can enjoy collections of themed beds, bogs, beech woods and dunes. The park is open to the public all year around and all day. The Botanical Garden is also home of the Tropical Houses (or Greenhouses) which shows you subtropical and tropical plants. The houses are divided into four climate zones which gives a variety of different experinces. The Botanical Garden also has a café next to the Tropical Houses where you will be able to get a cup of coffee or a piece of cake afterwards. After visiting the Greenhouses, you can bring your kids to the awesome playground located in Botanical Gardens. This is definitely a must see when you're in Aarhus!
Find them here:
Botanisk Have Aarhus, Midtbyen, 8000 Aarhus C
Is there a better way to spend your afternoon than petting cute deer in a beautiful forest? We don’t think so! Therefore, we think that you should definitely plan a trip to Marselisborg Deer Park. The park is a part of the beautiful Marselisborg forest, which is around 750 hectares, is placed in the southern part of Aarhus. The landscape is hilly and the park is filled with sika deer, fallow deer and wild boar. The forest is a good representation of what a lot of Danish nature is like. The deer are very tame so if you bring some carrots or apples, you can feed them and come all close to them. Definitely an experience of a lifetime! After visiting the Deer Park, you should go to the Infinite Bridge right next to it, which is a completely round bridge which gives a unique 360 degree view over Aarhus Bay.
Find them here:
Ørneredevej 6, 8270 Højbjerg
