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Social programme for new international students


Together with Studenterhus Aarhus Aarhus University will offer a social programme along with the introduction to the university and your programme.

ESN Aarhus & Studenterhus Aarhus are looking forward to welcome you to Aarhus! We will do our best to make sure you get a great introduction to your new city and meet a lot of new people. Some of these events are open for all, and you can just show up, others require that you book a ticket, so we can ensure a good experience. You can see under each event if it requires sign up.
For all events, just look below:

If you have any questions about the intro weeks, contact Sigrun, international coordinator at Studenterhus Aarhus at sigrun@studenterhusaarhus.dk

Social Activities Autumn 2024

18.08.2024
Time: 12:00 - 16:00

AU Welcome Event

Place: The Lake Auditoriums, Bartholins Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus

Come play games with us in the park! 

20.08.2024
Time: 19:30 - 22:30

The Big Welcome Quiz

Place: Stakladen, Studenterhus Aarhus, Nordre Ringgade 3, 8000 Aarhus

Test your knowledge of your new home.
Doors open: 19:30
Quiz: 20:00 - 22:30

Teams of max. 8 – find your team in advance or we will put you together as you arrive.
Expect fun facts and great prizes.
There is a small bar, where you can buy beverages.

No sign up necessary, the event is free but we close the doors when/if we reach full capacity!
Should that happen, you can hang out in the bar downstairs, where we have lots of games, or on our sunlit patio. 

22.08.2024
Time: 17:00 - 20:00

Picnic in the Park

Place: Amphitheatre in the University Park 

Join us for a nice picnic in the sun. We'll bring some games and music, you can test your skills in our viking chess/Kubb tournament. Bring you own bevarages and food and we'll enjoy an evening in our favorite park.


No sign up necessary.

23.08.2024
Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Friday Bar

Place: The Cafe, Studenterhus Aarhus, Nordre Ringgade 3, 8000 Aarhus

Join us for a Friday bar in our café and patio. 

No sign up necessary.

24.08.2024
Time: 20:00 - 02:00

Welcome Party

Place: Stakladen, Studenterhus Aarhus, Nordre Ringgade 3, 8000 Aarhus & Aarhus City

Kick off the semester with the biggest international welcome party in town! 
Free entrance and good prices - plus our all-time favorite DJ.
We will have a lounge area if you want to just talk to your new friends and play some board games. 

No sign up necessary, free entrance. 

27.08.2024
Time: 15:30 - 17:30

International Student Fair

Place: Stakladen, Studenterhus Aarhus, Nordre Ringgade 3, 8000 Aarhus

Do you want to join a sportsclub, learn Danish, become a volunteer or meet cultural organisations? 
Then come by our International Student Fair where you can meet different clubs, language schools and student relevant organisations.

No sign up necessary.

27.08.2024
Time: 19:30 - 23:00

Board game hygge 
and cake challenge

Place: Café & Stakladen, Studenterhus Aarhus, Nordre Ringgade 3, 8000 Aarhus & Aarhus City

Join for board game hygge and cake challenge.
19:30 - 20:30: Try making a classic Danish birthday cake!
12:30 - 23:00: Classic board game night.

There is a small bar, where you can buy bevarages.  

No sign up necessary, the event is free but we close the doors when/if we reach full capacity!
Should that happen, you can hang out in the bar downstairs, where we have lots of games, or on our sunlit patio. 

29.08.2024
Time: 17.30 - 20.30

Bonfire on the Beach

Place: Bellevue Beach - accessible by bike or bus 12

Join us for a beautiful early evening on the beach, where we'll light some small fires, play outdoor games, take a dip in the sea and just hang out. 
Bring snacks and blankets, swinwear if you're up for a dip, and we will bring some outdoor games and wood for a few campfires. 

Please note: Help us keep the beach nice and clean! 

No sign up necessary.

30.08.2024
Time: 16:00 - 18:00

Friday Bar

Place: The Cafe, Studenterhus Aarhus, Nordre Ringgade 3, 8000 Aarhus

Join us for a Friday bar in our café and patio. 

No sign up necessary.

31.08.2024
Time: 14:00 - 20:00

Aarhus City Treasure Hunt

Place: Aarhus city & Stakladen, Studenterhus Aarhus, Nordre Ringgade 3, 8000         

Get to know your new city with our big treasure hunt. This treasure hunt will lead you by all our favorite places downtown and give you some tips on how to make the most of your stay in the city. And of course, no treasure hunt without a big treasure for the fastest and most creative. 
Come with a group of max. 8 or we can put together groups when you arrive. 

Note: The event is free, but please sign up to join: https://event.it/studenterhusaarhus/aarhustreasurehunt

01.09.2024
Time: 13:00 - 17:00

Brabrand Lake Walk

Place: Aarhus Brabrand Lake, Andebroen, 8260 Brabrand

Join us for a breathtaking hike around the beautiful Brarand Lake.
Put on your best hiking shoes, clothes to fit the weather, and come say hi to the ducks, as we walk the 10 km around the lake. 

Note: The event is free, but please sign up to join: https://event.it/studenterhusaarhus/brabrandlakewalk

04.09.2024
Time: 20:00 - 01:00

International Night

Place: Stakladen, Studenterhus Aarhus, Nordre Ringgade 3, 8000 Aarhus  

We kick off with a mini tournament of flip-cup, beer pong and Kævle, and after that we will just have a good time!
We will have a lounge area if you want to just talk to your new friends and play some board games.  

Free entrance, no need to sign up.

05.09.2024
Time: 14:00 - 23:30

Welcome Festival

Place: Mølleparken

Join the welcome festival in Mølleparken - experience great Danish bands, a mascot battle and just enjoy a beautiful day in Aarhus. Come find us in the game tent and we'll  get you started with viking chess, cornhole or other activities.

Free entrance, no need to sign up.