Art aarhus

How big is ARoS?

In a close collaboration between ARoS and world-renowned artist James Turrell, Schmidt Hammer Lassen is adding yet another spectacular chapter to the ever-evolving museum to help meet its ambition to offer extraordinary cultural experiences and rank it among the ten most eminent museums in the world..

How old is Aarhus?

Dating back to the late 8th century, Aarhus was founded as a harbour settlement at the mouth of the Aarhus River and quickly became a trade hub..

Is Aarhus cheap or expensive?

Aarhus is also among the top 15 most expensive cities in the world.
Life outside of Copenhagen or Aarhus is not that expensive, but it is not cheap either.
Such a high cost of living in the country is compensated by high salaries, as well as free medicine and the education system..

Is Aarhus worth going to?

Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, calls itself the "World's Smallest Big City." I'd argue it's more like the world's biggest little town: easy to handle and easy to like.
A pleasant three-hour train ride from Copenhagen, Aarhus is well worth a stop..

Is there a lot to do in Aarhus?

The big things to see and do in Aarhus

What are some interesting facts about Aarhus?

The original city grew up around the mouth of the Aarhus \xc5 river.
Here the Vikings decided to settle because of the location's excellent potential as a harbour and trading position.
The Danish word for "river mouth" was at that time "AROS", and this is the word from which "Aarhus" of today originates..

What country has the best art galleries?

The museum was established in 1859 and is the oldest public art museum in Denmark outside Copenhagen.
On 7 April 2004, ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum opened with exhibitions in a brand new modern building, 10 stories tall with a total floor area of 20,700 m\xb2 and designed by Danish architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen..

What is Aarhus best known for?

Aarhus has an iconic harbour
These days, the harbour is a major attraction in itself where you can get up close to some of the city's most exciting attractions, like the bustling Dokk 1 Cultural Centre, or iconic buildings like the Iceberg at the new Aarhus \xd8 district..

What is special about Aarhus?

In 1928, the first university in Jutland was founded in Aarhus and today it is a university city and the largest centre for trade, services, industry, and tourism in Jutland.
Aarhus Cathedral is the longest cathedral in Denmark with a total length of 93 m (305 ft)..

What is the Aarhus Art Prize?

The Aarhus Art Prize supports talented young artists who have made a distinctive contribution to artistic life in the city.
It is intended to attract and maintain a pool of artistic talent, and to strengthen the position of Aarhus as a dynamic, cultural city..

What is the history of Aarhus?

Aarhus – or Aros as the town was called in the Viking Age – emerged around the 10th century.
Its name means ”the mouth of the river”, and refers to the town's location by the mouth of Aarhus \xc5 (Aarhus River).
Aarhus's position here on the river valley made it a key point in Jutland..

When was Aarhus founded?

Established8th centuryCity Status15th centuryNamed forAarhus River mouthGovernment.

Where is your rainbow panorama?

Address:Aros Allé 2, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark..

Who is the architect of the ARoS museum?

In a close collaboration between ARoS and world-renowned artist James Turrell, Schmidt Hammer Lassen is adding yet another spectacular chapter to the ever-evolving museum to help meet its ambition to offer extraordinary cultural experiences and rank it among the ten most eminent museums in the world..

Why is Aarhus famous?

Aarhus has an iconic harbour
These days, the harbour is a major attraction in itself where you can get up close to some of the city's most exciting attractions, like the bustling Dokk 1 Cultural Centre, or iconic buildings like the Iceberg at the new Aarhus \xd8 district..

Why is Aarhus where it is?

The history of Aarhus
The original city grew up around the mouth of the Aarhus \xc5 river.
Here the Vikings decided to settle because of the location's excellent potential as a harbour and trading position..

Why should I go to Aarhus?

In Aarhus everything is within walking distance; venues to every taste, welcoming hotels, world-class visitor attractions and museums, an innovative gastronomy scene with Michelin restaurants, charming shopping quarters, beaches, woods, and a vibrant redeveloped harbour area..

The big things to see and do in Aarhus