Aarhus | Denmark’s second city is a youthful hub of culture and design

Aarhus is Denmark’s second-largest city, blending medieval architecture with modern design. Visitors enjoy the Latin Quarter, ARoS art museum, and waterfront Dokk1 library.

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Geography

Continent	Europe
Region	Scandinavia and Arctic
Subregion	Northern Europe
Country	Denmark
State	Midtjylland
County	Central Denmark Region
City	Aarhus
Timezone	EuropeCopenhagen
Latitude	56.157
Longitude	10.21
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Aarhus is Denmark’s lively second city, known for historic roots and forward-looking culture. Its Latin Quarter and Bispetorvet offer medieval streets and cafés, while the ARoS art museum and Moesgaard Museum showcase Denmark’s design and archaeology. The city’s waterfront area—centered on Dokk1 library and the harbor baths—blends public space, food, and river walks. Key to its identity are student energy from Aarhus University, a thriving food scene, and an emphasis on sustainability and architecture.

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