Denmark Guide
Jutland
Århus
Geographically at the heart of the country, and often regarded as Denmark's cultural capital, ÅRHUS typifies all that's good about Danish cities. It's small enough to get to know in a few hours, yet big and lively enough to have plenty to fill both days and nights, and the combination of laid-back atmosphere with a surprising number of sights might keep you around longer than planned. Århus is also something of an architectural showcase, with several notable structures spanning a century of Danish and international design. A number of these buildings form the campus of Århus' university, whose students contribute to a nightlife that's on a par with that of Copenhagen.
Despite Viking-era origins, the city's present prosperity is due to its long, sheltered bay (on which a harbour was first constructed during the fifteenth century) and the more recent advent of railways, which made Århus a nationally important trade and transport centre. It's easily reached by train from all the country's bigger towns, is linked by sea with Zealand (a fast catamaran service linking Århus with Odden, and a slower ferry linking it with Kalundborg), and also has an international airport.
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