Marvel at the stunning architecture, enjoy the views of marina and discover the vision behind one of the best waterfront neighbourhoods in Denmark on this relaxing walk.
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TOUR OVERVIEW
Aarhus Ø is a new part of the city located on the island in the Docklands of the old container harbour. The area is expected to become a residence for 12000 people and it is one of the biggest harbour development projects in Europe. It is a beautiful and modern part of Aarhus, filled with notable buildings such as the Iceberg, AARhus, Nicolinehus, The Lighthouse and The Ship, as well as many other attractions. From Old Harbour to Modern Neighbourhood Our walking tour starts at Dokk 1, the city of Aarhus multimedia center and an architecture marvel. We walk along the coastline and discover the Dome, Navitas and Bestseller building. Each represents a very strong and characteristic side of Danish society. From there, we walk over to Nicolinehus, another residential building with a distinctive sail-like design. It houses apartments, offices, and retail spaces and is a great example of modern architecture. It offers stunning views of the harbour and is a popular spot for residents and tourists alike thanks to it's multipurpose functionality. Cutting-edge architecture solutions Next, we head over to AARhus, the building itself is a work of art, with its unique cutting-edge design. After that we reach the Iceberg, a stunning award-winning residential complex that is designed to look like floating icebergs in the water. The building has won several architectural awards and is definitely worth a visit. As we continue our walk, we find ourselves next to the tallest building in Denmark, the Lighthouse. Then we stop by The Ship, a unique building that is designed to look like a large ship. Connecting the nature and the city Our tour continues to the International Center for Sailing Sports which is located at the harbour and offers beautiful views of the water and the Marina, the most popular spot for sailing and boating enthusiasts. We are going to see other attractions in the area as well, such as urban art, sculptures and art objects. You will hear about the dreams and challenges of making this area the most attractive, sustainable and energy conscious. Close to the water This relaxed urban architecture themed walking tour around Aarhus Ø is a great way to explore this modern and vibrant part of Aarhus. With its unique landscape and beautiful waterfront location, it's definitely worth a visit and guaranteed to make you feel delighted and inspired! QUICK DETAILS
Tour duration: 2 hours Departure times: 10.00 and 13.00 Tour starting point: Dokk 1, Hack Kampmanns pl.2, 8000 Aarhus Price per person: 43€ / 315 DKK Private tour price: 212 € / 1575 DKK per group of maximum 10 people Languages: English, Danish, Russian Note: To get your preferred choice and avoid missing out we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.
What Our Guests Are Saying*****
Bri, USA I highly recommend doing this tour with Marina. We found Marina knowledgable and passionate about Aarhus. She was engaging and helped us gain a deeper understandning and appreciation for the city and the people. ***** John, UK 5* tour, would absolutely recommend. Super stories about Aarhus, lots of variety, interesting and fun! ***** Ehab, Germany Aarhus was a surprise. beautiful town where old and new coexists in harmony. The guide made it really exciting and fun. Highly recommend! Popular Questions About This TourWho is my guide?
Please read About Us page and get to know the person who will be providing you the experience. How much walking do we do during the tour? In two ours of tour duration we will have total of 3000-5000 steps. What if it rains? Do not fear the weather! It changes many times during the day, we recommend to have proper clothing for the season should wind or rain occur. We can always find an indoors shelter to wait if it gets too uncomfortable. We guide rain or shine. Is there parking available? There is an automatic parking next to the meeting point. It is located on the ground level of Dokk1. I am not a fan of architecture, would this be interesting for me? The Aarhus Ø neighbourhood is the most attractive and modern area of the city, you do not have to be an architecture nerd to enjoy it. Our tour is not based on dry facts or boring numbers, it all about interesting insights, storytelling and humor. Is this tour suitable for children? The tours we provide are family friendly and toddlers in strollers are welcome. Please kindly inform us at the time of the reservation that you are attending with children. Kids uptown 18 years old can come free of charge if accompanied by an adult. Have more questions? For more information please visit our FAQ page |
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