Møllestien
Short, cobbled alley with colorful, low houses and hollyhocks in front of the doors, one of the city's most photographed spots. The houses are inhabited, please be quiet.
Denmark
Latinerkvarteret (The Latin Quarter)
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Latinerkvarteret north of the Cathedral is the oldest part of Aarhus. Low, colorful houses line the alleys around Badstuegade, Klostergade, and Mejlgade, dotted with small squares like Pustervig Torv and Klostertorv.
by Felix Gillen
Latinerkvarteret north of the Cathedral is the oldest part of Aarhus. Low, colorful houses line the alleys around Badstuegade, Klostergade, and Mejlgade, dotted with small squares like Pustervig Torv and Klostertorv. Today, the quarter is full of cafés, bars, restaurants, and independent shops.
Sights in Latinerkvarteret (The Latin Quarter)
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Museum
KØN, Gender Museum Denmark
The museum in the Old Town Hall by the Cathedral covers gender roles, identity and women's rights history in Denmark. Not all texts are translated.
Church
Vor Frue Kirke and Kryptkirken
Beneath the Gothic Church of Our Lady lies an 11th-century crypt, one of Scandinavia's oldest preserved stone churches. The complex features a former Dominican monastery with a cloister.
City walks in Latinerkvarteret (The Latin Quarter)
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Aarhus: through the Latinerkvarteret
From Aarhus Teater (Art Nouveau), pass the Cathedral and KØN gender museum, through Graven and Pustervig alleys to Our Lady's Church with its 11th-century crypt, then to Møllestien with its low, colourful houses.
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Dining & Drinks
Fine-dining restaurant that uses only Danish ingredients, nothing is imported. Menus with wine or non-alcoholic juice pairings. Entrance at the end of a courtyard in Mejlgade.
Small restaurant in Klostergade with French-inspired cuisine made from Danish organic ingredients. The standard menu has three courses; on some days, longer menus are available, paired with organic wines.
Cozy restaurant with Danish cuisine and multi-course menus at fair prices. Tables are close-set; reserve online.
Fish restaurant offering international classic cuisine, specializing in seafood. Sit indoors, in the garden courtyard, or out on the cobblestones. Lunch is served daily, and brunch on weekends.
Food and Drink
The Latin Quarter boasts the city's highest venue density. All nestled in a few alleys, decisions often hinge on a free outdoor table.
Pustervig Torv and Klostertorv
The two squares in the district's heart are full of tables in summer. During the day coffee and brunch, in the evenings bars that stay open late.
Graven and Badstuegade
In the narrow alleys north of the Cathedral, you'll find small restaurants, wine bars, and pubs, some in very old houses. The venues are intimate; reserve on weekends.
Neighborhood Craft Beer
Aarhus has a vibrant beer scene. In Latinerkvarteret, the brewery ÅBEN and the jazz bar Erlings pour many beers on tap.
Culture and History
Around today's cathedral lay the Viking settlement of Aros, from which Aarhus emerged. From the Middle Ages come the cathedral, the Church of Our Lady with its crypt, and the former Dominican monastery.The name Latinerkvarteret is newer and refers to Paris's Latin Quarter. Today, students, small shops, and a lively pub scene define the district.
Nightlife
ÅBEN, a Copenhagen brewery beer bar, features 24 taps serving their own beers and guest beers from friendly breweries. Canned beer is available for takeaway in the shop.
Small, cozy beer bar with many craft beers on tap. Jazz bands play regularly, sometimes with free admission. For concerts, arrive early to get a seat.
A bar and eatery, rustic and modern, offering Smørrebrød by day and beer with a daily set menu in the evenings. Outside, a courtyard for warm evenings.
Café, roastery, and wine bar in the backyard on Vestergade, with a rooftop terrace. By day, a workspace for laptop users; evenings, wine and small plates.
On the go in Latinerkvarteret
The district is largely a pedestrian zone and best explored on foot. From the Main Station, you walk about 15 minutes through the city center; the Letbane stops at the harbor near Dokk1. Park your bikes at the edge.
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