ArhusÅrhus or Aarhus (originally named Aros) is located in central Jutland and, as the second largest city in Denmark, it has a lot to boast about. The city is much smaller than Copenhagen, yet it has a more modern and younger feel about it. This is mostly due to the large university community and other educational facilities in the area.
Århus is constantly evolving and working to become a more progressive and hip city. Much like Copenhagen, Århus is very easy to get around. You can walk most places and explore most of the local attractions. Those not within walking distance can be accessed easily by public transportation. Århus is home to over 300,000 people. It is nestled next to the sea and is surrounded by forests like Marselis, Moesgaard and Risskov, as well as many smaller areas of woodland. Your first stop when visiting Århus is the local tourist board located across from the main train station at Bangårdspladsen 20, which is on the corner of Bangårdspladsen and M P Bruuns Gade. (Look for the Forex Money Exchange sign. It is right next to it.) Pick up a free map and guide book. Tip: If you plan to sightsee and visit some of the attractions, think about picking up an Arhus Card.
The Århus Card will get you free access to 20 attractions, discounts to restaurants and free transportation within the 4 major transport zones. A 24-hour card costs 139 kroner and a 48-hour card costs 169 kroner. This will pay off very quickly. A bus ticket is presently 18 kroner and rising to 21 kroner in 2009. Entrance to Aros is 90 kroner; Tivoli is 60 kroner. Right there you have saved money and there is so much more on offer. Avoid paying high entrance fees – GET A CARD! Pick it up at the tourist office, bus station, some hotels and hostels or order online at Aarhus Card .
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List of Århus attractions. List of Århus restaurants, nightclubs and pubs. List of popular Århus shops.
Enjoy your visit to Århus.
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