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    Marselisborg & Dyrehaven (Deer Park)

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    Marselisborg & Dyrehaven (Deer Park)

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    South of the city center, green Aarhus begins: Marselisborg Castle with its park, the Marselisborg Forest, city beaches, and the deer park with fallow and sika deer. Among them are Den Uendelige Bro by the water and old woodland eateries.

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    South of the city center, green Aarhus begins: Marselisborg Castle with its park, the Marselisborg Forest, city beaches, and the deer park with fallow and sika deer. Among them are Den Uendelige Bro by the water and old woodland eateries.

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    Marselisborg Dyrehave

    1Marselisborg Dyrehave

    In the park, fallow and sika deer roam freely and often come very close. Wild boars live in a separate enclosure. Entry is free, feeding is prohibited. Keep your distance from antlered deer, especially during the rutting season in autumn.
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    Moesgaard Museum

    2Moesgaard Museum

    The Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography lies a few kilometers south beneath a walkable grass roof. Its most famous exhibit is the Grauballe Man, a bog body over 2,000 years old. From here, you can walk through the forest and along the water back to the city.
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    Marselisborg Strand

    3Marselisborg Strand

    City beach below Marselisborg Forest, a few kilometers south of the center. In summer, many Aarhus residents swim here, and behind it, forest paths lead towards the Deer Park and The Endless Bridge.
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    Marselisborg Castle
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    4Marselisborg Castle

    The royal family's summer residence was built around 1900 according to plans by Hack Kampmann, as a wedding gift for the future King Christian X. The palace park with its rose garden and sculptures is open when the family is not present. If they are in residence, the changing of the guard takes place at noon.
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    The Infinite Bridge
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    5The Infinite Bridge

    A circular wooden boardwalk lies half in water, half on beach. Walk a loop and enjoy alternating views of forest and bay. Freely accessible; Hirschpark is a few minutes away.
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    Dining & Drinks

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    Surdejspizzeria Højbjerg

    Small sourdough pizzeria in Højbjerg, mainly for takeout. Italian ingredients like Nduja, Mortadella and Burrata. Good for a picnic after a forest or beach visit.
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    Restaurant Thors Mølle

    Traditional Danish restaurant in an old watermill in Marselisborg Forest. Lunch and dinner are served, and afterwards, a forest walk is recommended. Often fully booked, please reserve.
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    Varna Palace

    The white dining pavilion was built for the 1909 State Exhibition in the forest above the bay. Today, it primarily hosts celebrations, and on selected days, brunch is served. Check opening hours in advance.
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    Food and Drink

    Here it's less about restaurants and more about provisions. The area is green and expansive, and dining options are limited to a few, but well-situated addresses.

    Forest outing eateries

    In the old watermill Thors Mølle, deep in the forest, a restaurant serves Danish dishes for lunch and dinner. The 1909 Varna Palæet is run by the Odd Fellows, opening mainly for events and brunch, with bay views.

    Waterside Picnic

    Between the beach, forest, and deer park, you'll find many picnic spots. It's best to bring your food from the city or from Højbjerg.

    Pizza from Højbjerg

    In the adjacent district of Højbjerg is a small sourdough pizzeria, mainly for takeaway.

    Culture and History

    The name harks back to the merchant Gabriel Marselis, who acquired land south of Aarhus in the 17th century. The present-day palace was constructed around 1900, designed by Hack Kampmann, as a wedding gift for Crown Prince Christian, later Christian X., and remains the summer residence of the Royal Family to this day.For the National Exhibition in 1909, the Varna Pavilion was built in the forest. The forest itself belongs to the city and has long been the most popular recreational area for the people of Aarhus.

    Discovering Marselisborg

    City buses run from the center towards Marselisborg and Moesgaard. Cycling is the fastest, especially along the coast. Within the forest and Deer Park, you walk. Parking is available at the Deer Park and the beaches.

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    Aarhus

    Aarhus

    Aarhus is Denmark's second-largest city and, thanks to its large university, has a very young population. The centre holds the cathedral, the cobbled Latin Quarter and the Aarhus Å river lined with cafés on both banks. The ARoS art museum with the rainbow on its roof and the open-air museum Den Gamle By are the best-known sights.At the harbour, Aarhus Ø is a new district with striking architecture; south of the city lie forests, beaches and the Moesgaard Museum.
    Østjylland (East Jutland)

    Østjylland (East Jutland)

    East Jutland stretches from Aarhus, across the Djursland peninsula, to the Silkeborg Lake District. Aarhus offers museums, harbour districts and student life; Djursland has hills, bays and beaches. West of the city lie forests and lakes, appearing almost mountainous by Danish standards.
    Aarhus Ø (The Harbor District)

    Aarhus Ø (The Harbor District)

    Aarhus Ø is the new district on the former container port north of the centre. Residential buildings like the Isbjerget and the Lighthouse high-rise shape the skyline, with canals, promenades, and the harbour bath in Bassin 7 in between.
    Latinerkvarteret (The Latin Quarter)

    Latinerkvarteret (The Latin Quarter)

    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.
    Mols Bjerge National Park

    Mols Bjerge National Park

    Mols Bjerge National Park is located in southern Djursland between Aarhus and Ebeltoft. The Ice Age left behind hills, hollows, and heath-covered slopes here, which appear almost mountainous by Danish standards. Amidst these lie beech forests, fields, small villages, and Bronze Age burial mounds. From the heights, you can look out over Aarhus Bay and Ebeltoft Vig.

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