Aarhus Travel Guide
Aarhus is the main city on the Jutland peninsula in Denmark. With a population of almost 300,000 people (800,000 Aarhus metropolitan area, 1,200,000 East Jutland metropolitan area) it also holds the title of Denmark’s second largest city. Aarhus is the seat of the council of Aarhus municipality and claims the unofficial title “Capital of Jutland
The city lies roughly in the geographical centre of Denmark in the peninsula of Jutland. Forests reach from the south into the city to within just a kilometre (.6 mi) of the city centre because the city has grown around the forest, and even some forest areas are completely surrounded by the city, such as Risskov. The city is built mostly around the harbour, which is predominantly industrial, although a large recreational marina is situated south of it as an extension.
While some of the highest points of Denmark are close to the city, the general landscape is typically hilly interspersed with forests and meadows; the city itself is very hilly in the north of the center. The coastline consists mostly of sandy beaches, but stony areas are not uncommon. The immediate coastal regions are not heavily populated due to a national policy of keeping residences inland rather than crowding the coast.
The city lies at the junction of railway lines from all parts of the country. To the south west (about 21 km, 13 miles, by rail) lies a picturesque region that contains the Gudenå. Several larger lakes extend West from the Skanderborg railway junction and rise to heights exceeding 152 metres (499 ft) in the Himmelbjerget. The railway traverses this pleasant district of moorland and woodland to Silkeborg.
Århus offers an elegant mix of cosmopolitan city and quaint small town charm, with wonderful pubs, restaurants and romantic places. The average age of it’s inhabitants is among the lowest in Europe. This is mainly because of the large student population.
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