Aarhus

Denmark

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Its urban population was 305,227 in 2026.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+2 · 8 h ahead of Costa Rica

Main language

Danish

On the map

56.16° N, 10.20° E

Near Aarhus

• Billund · 83 km away
• Aalborg · 100 km away
• Aeroskobing · 142 km away
• Helsingør · 149 km away
• Copenhagen · 157 km away
• Skagen · 175 km away

More of Denmark

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Where to stay

SJ Apartment

10/10 · 27 reviews

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Presidential suite with incredible balcony

10/10 · 8 reviews

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9.8/10 · 15 reviews

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9.6/10 · 104 reviews

Marselisborg Allé 9 B

9.6/10 · 78 reviews

Cozy Holiday Home - LightHouse by the sea

9.6/10 · 14 reviews

Hørhavegården B&B

9.5/10 · 201 reviews

Amaliegade 10 B

9.5/10 · 117 reviews

Søndergade - “strøget”

9.5/10 · 106 reviews