Den Gamle By – The Old Town of Aarhus

Den Gamle By (The Old Town) is one of Aarhus’ most unique attractions. Its an open-air museum that brings Danish history to life. Here you can step back in time and experience how people lived, worked and celebrated in past centuries.

Wander through cobblestoned streets lined with half-timbered houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. Peek inside old workshops, meet costumed guides and see how shops, schools and homes once looked. The museum also explores life in the early 1900s, when electricity, telephones and modern inventions began to change everyday life.

Don’t miss the Danish Poster Museum, located inside Den Gamle By on Sønderbrogade, where colourful posters and exhibitions tell stories from different eras of Danish culture and design.

There is plenty to explore, from classic farmhouses to retro shops and 1970s music displays, so plan a few hours to really take it all in.

Address: Viborgvej 2, 8000 Aarhus C

Den Gamle By is a journey through Danish history — a must-see for anyone curious about how the past shaped the modern Denmark we see today.