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Denmark's second-largest city, Aarhus is a city on a human scale, combining culture, nature and urban life. Easily accessible by train from France and major European cities, it's an ideal destination for a city-trip between museums, nature walks and gourmet discoveries.
Travelling to Aarhus by train might be one of the most comfortable. You arrive directly in the city centre, without needing to rent a car, and the journey itself becomes part of the experience. Aarhus is accessible from Paris by train (with several connections) or by long-distance coach.In practical terms, there are several routes from Paris:
The arrival of the Paris-Hamburg night train is a real game-changer: you leave in the evening, wake up in Northern Germany, and only have one connection left to Aarhus. The result: less fatigue and an "optimized" night's sleep before reaching Aarhus.
Once you're in Aarhus, everything flows smoothly: the station is right in the center, regional buses and trains link East Jutland perfectly, and the city can be explored on foot or by bike. In short, the train isn't just a way to get there, it's an integral part of the experience!
In Aarhus, everything is done on a human scale. In just a few minutes on foot or by bike, you can go from a historic district to a contemporary museum, then on to the waterfront. The city is compact and fluid, and that changes everything: you don't "consume" places, you experience them.
In terms of culture, a number of must-sees set the tone
But Aarhus isn't just about museums. It's also :
Above all, Aarhus is an ideal base from which to explore the world around us car-free: East Jutland The lakes of Silkeborg, the beaches of Djursland, historic towns such as Viborg or Randers... In just an hour or a little more by train, you'll be in a totally different place. It's this density of experiences, in a small area, that makes the trip so well-balanced.
You can also explore other cities in Denmark:
This guide is produced in partnership with the tourism office:
