Aarhus
Marselisborg Palace is a summer home of the royal family, and when they’re not in residence the public can explore the English-style grounds and rose…
Must-see attractions in Jutland
Central Jutland
Four kilometres southeast of Randers' town centre is the Elvis Presley Museum, housed in a replica Graceland mansion (double the size of the original)…
Central Jutland
Ree Park houses an impressive collection of animals from all corners of the globe, with Africa taking more than the lion’s share (pun intended). Visitors…
Aarhus
Aarhus' docklands is a new neighbourhood that's home to some head-turning residential developments – the brilliantly spiky Isberget (Iceberg) has won…
Central Jutland
Aqua, 2km south of the town centre, is an entertaining aquarium, zoo and exhibition centre built into several outdoor lakes. It explores the ecosystems of…
Central Jutland
Givskud Zoo is an entertaining safari park with plenty of African animals, and you can explore certain areas from the comfort of your own car or in the…
Aalborg
This 12th-century cathedral marks the centre of the old town and its elegant carillon can be heard every hour, on the hour. Its whitewashed interior…
Aarhus
Denmark is a model for equality, but this hasn’t always been the case. In a fresh, engaging exhibition inside the old town hall, the Women's Museum charts…
Central Jutland
The frigate Jylland has quite a presence. From bow to stern it measures 71m, making it the world's longest wooden ship. It was launched in 1860 and played…
Aalborg
Teeming with feathered, furry and four-legged friends, it’s no surprise this zoo is one of Denmark’s most popular. Some 1200 animals call it home,…
Carl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelts Museum
Central Jutland
Across the street from HEART contemporary-art museum, this place showcases the riotously colourful paintings, watercolours, mosaics, ceramics and…
Central Jutland
The old part of town lies just to the north and west of the cathedral. Sankt Mogens Gade has a charming pocket of homes from the mid-16th century,…
Central Jutland
This former spa dates from 1883 and is now a beautiful, modern art space, with permanent works and changing exhibitions of art, sculpture, ceramics,…
Central Jutland
This striking new building houses the tourist office (and its helpful staff, maps and brochures) and some nicely done local exhibits, including ones on…
Aalborg
This underground museum allows you to step off one of Aalborg’s busiest shopping streets to explore the life of a Franciscan friary in medieval times…
Aalborg
The neighbourhood around Vor Frue Kirke is worth a wander, particularly the cobbled L-shaped street of Hjelmerstald. Halfway down the street is Langes…
Skagen
In a beautiful Utzon-designed building on the northern outskirts of town, this centre gives an insight into the natural elements that surround Skagen and…
Aalborg
Once a power station, this cultural centre is home to a theatre, concert venue, art-house cinema, gallery, fitness centre, plus a couple of eateries. The…
Aarhus
The renovated Godsbanen freight yard is an alternative cultural hub for the city; it's home to theatre stages, workshops and cafes, and hosts exhibitions,…
Aalborg
This museum adjoins the Lindholm Høje Viking burial site and explains its history, and has displays on archaeological finds made during its excavation…
Central Jutland
This wonderful art space contains some striking pieces. It displays many of the works of native son Asger Jorn and other modern artists, including Max…
Aarhus
Behind Den Gamle By is the Botanical Garden, with its funky walk-through greenhouses (one housing a cafe) and recreated Jutland environments. Reach it…
Aalborg
Just west of Budolfi Domkirke is the town's history museum, with artefacts from prehistory to the present, and furnishings and interiors that hint at the…
Skagen
Evocatively presented, this open-air museum, 200m southwest of the harbour, depicts Skagen’s maritime history and gives an insight into the traditional…
Aalborg
An alley off CW Obels Plads leads to the rambling Monastery of the Holy Ghost, which dates from 1431 and is home to some fascinating frescoes. The…
Central Jutland
Just outside the cathedral, this museum highlights further work of cathedral artist Joakim Skovgaard, among other works by his family and his…
Central Jutland
The marina is a good spot for wandering and eating. Here, old fishing huts contrast with modern development; to reach it, head down Vester Strandgade from…
Aalborg
Jørgen Olufsen’s house was built by a wealthy mayor in 1616 and now operates as a cosy Irish pub.
Aalborg
This five-storey Renaissance edifice was built by a well-heeled merchant in 1624. Today there's a jewellery store at ground level.
Aarhus
The brilliantly spiky Isberget (Iceberg) residential apartment block has won architecture awards and lots of Instagram fans.
Central Jutland
You can't miss this eye-catching regional museum: it's housed in a large, green-and-gold merchant's house south of Torvet.
Skagen
West of the town centre, this sweet museum was the home of renowned Skagen painter (and poet) Holger Drachmann.
Aarhus
For those interested in the German occupation of Denmark during WWII, the small Occupation Museum is inside the building that the Germans once used to…
Aarhus
There’s more than the expected vaults in the basement of Nordea bank, a stone’s throw from the city's cathedral. In the mid-1960s this site was excavated…
Aalborg
An anachronism among all the waterfront development, the mid-16th-century, half-timbered Aalborghus Slot is more an administrative office than a castle,…
Skagen
The photogenic whitewashed tower is all that still stands of Den Tilsandede Kirke (the sand-covered church). You can enter and climb the stairs for a…
Aalborg
The baroque-style old town hall (c 1762) sits at the corner of Østerågade and Gammel Torv.
Aalborg
This church is a landmark in the old part of town, anchoring a neighbourhood worth a wander.
Central Jutland
This imposing redbrick church dates from the end of the 15th century.
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