Central Denmark Region

Central Jutland, with outstanding art and open-air museums in Aarhus, plus lakes and forests and the dunes of the west coast.

Central Denmark Region lies in the middle of the Jutland Peninsula and spans both the east and west coasts. Its main city, Aarhus, is Denmark's second largest; the rainbow walkway atop the ARoS art museum and the open-air Old Town museum are both popular. The Silkeborg Lake District has some of Denmark's highest hills and many lakes, ideal for boating and hiking. Old towns such as Viborg and Randers have long histories, and the Ringkøbing Fjord area on the west coast has dunes and beaches. Summer is the best time to visit. Aarhus Airport and Billund Airport both serve the region, and trains link it with Copenhagen.

Destinations

• Aarhus
• Samsø

Itineraries

• Denmark Rail & Samsø Island Grand Tour – Take the train north from Copenhagen to Skagen, with a ferry ride to Samsø Island for an overnight cycling trip.
• Denmark Grand Loop Self-Drive – A grand loop covering Zealand, Funen, Ærø, South Jutland, and Skagen, including three ferry crossings.