Midtbyen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
ARoS
A giant colored walkway sits on the roof of this important Danish art museum, providing visitors with a truly alternative view of the city.
Den Gamle By
From an 18th-century almshouse to a 20th-century student commune, this living, outdoor museum spans two hundred years of Denmark’s urban history.
Aarhus City Hall
Climb the clock tower that the city had to fight for at Aarhus’ fascinating city hall.
Church of Our Lady
Visit one of the largest churches in Aarhus and see the 11th-century stone church that lay hidden in its crypt for hundreds of years.
Moesgard Museum of Prehistory
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Moesgard Museum of Prehistory during your trip to Aarhus. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Tivoli Friheden
Enjoy a stop at Tivoli Friheden, an entertaining place to visit in Stavtrup. Discover the bars and its museums while you're in the area.
Activities
Aarhus Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide
Jewels of Aarhus – Private Guided Walking Tour
Half Day Private Tour of Aarhus Like a Local
Our pick of the best Midtbyen Hotel Deals
CABINN Aarhus Hotel
CABINN is for budget travelers. It has everything you need unless you need space. The room is tiny and the bathroom is also. That is not a complaint. The delux room can have three occupants but not if you plan to stay for very long. Everything was clean and the staff were very helpful. The location ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hotel Atlantic
Excellent communication and super friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Couldn’t fault this property for location and comfort.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Wakeup Aarhus
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Aarhus
Good hotel, good location.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Boutique Hotel Royal
Breakfast at the hotel was perfect, plenty of selections and really enjoyed all of the juice selections. Staff was very attentive!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Radisson RED Aarhus
When I arrived elements of my room wasn't clean so I asked for the cleaner to redo it. The toilet still wasn't 100% clean so I ended up having to do it myself. The staff kind of apologised. Disappointingly there was no offer of compensation for what I experienced - not even a free coffee, drink or ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtbyen
Latin Quarter
While visiting Latin Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Casino and Store Torv.
Indre by
While you're in Indre by, take in top sights like Aarhus City Hall and jump on the metro at Skolebakken Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Øgadekvarteret
While there might not be top attractions in Øgadekvarteret, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Store Torv and Royal Casino.
Vesterbro
If you're spending some time in Vesterbro, Den Gamle By and Aarhus Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Aarhus C
While you're in Aarhus C, take in top sights like Bruun's Galleri and jump on the metro at Skolebakken Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Frederiksbjerg
While Frederiksbjerg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tivoli Friheden and Bruun's Galleri.
