HISTORIC AARHUS WALKING TOUR

Walk through the districts closest to the pier and come away with an understanding of how Aarhus evolved to become the second-largest city in Denmark. Vikings first settled the area, but the oldest buildings in Aarhus are from medieval times, the most prominent being the 13th-century cathedral. Expect to be taken by its size, as the enormous red-brick building is Denmark’s longest and tallest church. The nearby Latin Quarter was built on the site of the earliest Viking fortifications and is considered Aarhus’ oldest district. Its Church of our Lady contains a crypt from the 11th century. The second half of the walk will focus more on eclectic attractions such as the quaint lane Møllestien, the Arne Jacobsen-designed city hall and ARoS, the most-visited art museum in Scandinavia. You can’t miss the circular walkway with rainbow-colored glass walls on its roof. You will enjoy a panoramic view of Aarhus from the terrace atop the Salling department store.