Highlights of Aarhus

Settle in for a wonderfully panoramic drive through Denmark’s second-largest city with enlightening stops at two of its most historical landmarks. You will appreciate the diversity of Aarhus when passing attractions such as the Botanical Garden, ARoS Art Museum and the city hall that visionary architects Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller designed. As much as Aarhus has evolved over the years, it still celebrates its past in buildings such as the cathedral, whose construction began in the 12th century. It is the longest and tallest church in Denmark, but its significance goes far beyond size. Be sure to note its exquisite frescoes and unusual baptismal font featuring the four Evangelists with symbolic animal heads. The dozens of buildings that make up the open-air museum Den Gamle By will show you how Danish life has changed from the 15th century through the 1970s. To add authenticity, the staff wear costumes and act like villagers did during those time periods.