Påske i Den Gamle By i Aarhus

Enjoy Easter in Aarhus

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When Easter is near, it is also a sign that spring is coming, and the most lovely months of the year are ahead of us. Easter is possibly the best season to slow down and take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Discover the top attractions opening in Easter 2025
Get excited - several popular attractions will open their doors again on 12 April. Experience the magic of Tivoli Friheden, whizz around the rides in Djurs Sommerland, meet the animals in Ree Park Safari and Scandinavian Wildlife Park - and much more! Check out the list of the most visited attractions and plan your next adventurous experience now.

Easter is celebrated in many parts of the world and is one of the most important holidays in Christianity. Several other holidays are associated with Easter, including Shrove Tuesday, Ascension Day and Pentecost.

Please note that stores are closed on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Easter Monday.

Find Easter experiences in the Aarhus Region

Take a look at the many attractions and you will realise that there is a wealth of wonderful experiences that you have never seen before - whether you are in Aarhus, Silkeborg, Randers, Viborg or Djursland.

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Easter at The Old Town Museum

Easter in Den Gamle By - the Old Town Museum is always a special and wonderful springtime experience. Here you can follow the Easter egg back in time through the different neighbourhoods of the Old To...

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The Artists Easter Exhibition
Photo: Jens Møller

The Artists Easter Exhibition

The artists adjudicated Easter exhibitions at Kunsthal Aarhus Building draws vast crowds. Few artists manage to get through the eye of the needle, and often the works chosen create intense debate abou...

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Easter activities at Gammel Estrup
Photo: Gammel Estrup Danmarks Herregårdsmuseum

Easter activities at Gammel Estrup

The great egg hunt has begun! During the Easter holidays, young and old can once again take part in fun Easter activities at Gammel Estrup Danish Manor Museum.

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Active holidays in DGI Huset Aarhus
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Active holidays in DGI Huset Aarhus

Visit DGI Huset Aarhus for fun, challenging and child-friendly activities during your holiday when DGI Huset is open for indoor jumping activities. You can also play badminton and other games with the...

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The Danish Science Festival
Photo: Forskningens Døgn

The Danish Science Festival

The Danish Science Festival is a nationwide research festival that has been held annually since 2005. At the festival, you can experience research in a new and fun way and learn more about the importa...

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Speed at Racehall
Photo: Racehall

Speed at Racehall

Racehall is equal to spontaneity, excitement, speed and happiness. At Racehall you have all the opportunities to live out your inner speed demon. And of course you can do this during winter too.

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The Horse racing Prince Henrik's Cup at Jydsk Væddeløbsbane
Photo: Ole Hindby

The Horse racing Prince Henrik's Cup at Jydsk Væddeløbsbane

True to tradition, Easter brings exciting racing at the Prince Henrik Cup at Jydsk Væddeløbsbane - a day of trotting and galloping! Bring family and friends to the racecourse and enjoy a lovely spring...

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The story behind the Easter egg

One of the most important traditions is the Easter egg, which not only symbolises the resurrection of Jesus, but also became a symbol in the period around 1600, when Easter often coincided with Lent. Here, the many eggs that the hens began to lay in spring were collected to be enjoyed at Easter.

Do you know why Easter moves every year? Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, a time when day and night are in balance, and this rule beautifully connects Easter to both tradition and astronomy.

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