Green oases
During a city tour, it is crucial to discover lovely green retreats and oases where you can enjoy each other's company, and take a well-deserved break. In Aarhus, you have the opportunity to choose from several green areas and parks where you can find fun and enjoyable experiences.
Marselisborg Memorial Park
The Memorial Park is just below the castle grounds (Marselisborg Palace), facing out over the Bay. Marselisborg Palace and Park is during the summer residence of the Royal family.
The Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is a green oasis just to the west of Den Gamle By "The Old Town Museum" the Urban Museum in the centre of Aarhus. It is open to the public all the year round and is well worth a v...
Forstbotanisk Have
Forstbotanisk Have is a green oasis which is 'hidden' behind Marselisborg Palace' garden and Marselisborg Memorial Park and was established in 1923.
Mølleparken
The Mølleparken park is a living, green space within the city. In its central location by the Aarhus river, where the Aarhus Mill lay originally, the Mølleparken has a special role in the history of t...
Rådhusparken
Rådhusparken was brought when the Aarhus city hall was build in 1942. The architects behind city hall Arkitekterne Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller, had a vision of also having a garden and park by the c...
The University Park
Go for a stroll in Aarhus’ University Park and experience the unique campus atmosphere. The University Park is a nice place to enjoy a sunny day on the vast grass lawns with their shady trees, and you...
Skanseparken
Skanseparken at Frederiksbjerg is one of Aarhus’ most lovely parks, and it is a great place to bring your packed lunch and have fun at a wonderful picnic.
Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden
The Tropical Houses (in Danish "Væksthusene") in the Botanical Garden in Aarhus are a place where numerous plant collections are presented and preserved in four different climate zones.
The Deer Park
Marselisborg Deer Park is closed to the public until December, when the animals' rutting season ends.
Green excursions
Bring the family, picnic basket and hiking boots and go on an adventure in one of Aarhus many pretty green forest areas.