...or my expat friends.
Aarhus is located on mainland Denmark (Jutland) just under the bit that looks like a nose (yes, denmark looks a bit like a face). Aarhus has an international airport in the same way that Bristol does - it isnt big or clever, and it's located a long way from town. There is, however, a transfer bus that takes you from the airport to the railway station downtown. The bus leaves about 15 minutes after the arrival of all flights, ... ...coast to the south of Aarhus which is a good place for walking or just sitting on the beach. Ask about Moesgaard, which is a Museum/activity centre for kids located 10 minutes walk from a sandy beach. This can be reached by bus from the city centre. There are also beaches at Den Permanent (Risskov) and The Marselis Hotel.
Aarhus' strong point in my opinion is it's city centre. This showcases danish culture - clean, uncrowded, violence free (compared ...
jimh1 06.07.2005
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Advantages: Great range of museums Disadvantages: beer is more expensive than UK
We went to Aarhus in June to meet some friends and it was great. The city itself has plenty of shops and cafes along with bars and restaurants.
The setup for tourists is much better than any place in England of the same size. There are bikes you can rent for the day on a coin system like supermarket trolleys, lots of buses and passes to make entrance to the attractions cheaper/free.
The museums are excellent. The Moesgard just out of town has the ... ...with the scientific side of the exhibition.
There is also a Viking village there worth a look.
The bars were more expensive than the Uk but that is Denmark generally. It didnt stop the other half buying a round (and Yorkshiremen aren't known for their generosity!)
We found it very dark at night but didnt feel at any danger. There is little crime and many places are dimly lit. The streetlights are turned down to save electricity apparently....
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blmcconn 03.07.2006
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...city behind the capital copenhagen, Aarhus is a fantastic sīcity with so much to īdo, it has a excellent city centre with everything you need shops pubs resteraunts, clubs, cinimas and lots more to do and see.
Denmark is a beuatiful country within the main citys but also has many small towns in fantastic countryside. which are well worth a weekend visit. 1 down side to denmark is the cost of things, maily everything will cost a lot more then in ...
al1986st 26.11.2007
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