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In the middle ages the Castle of Kalø was the seat of the feudal lord of the Djursland area. Today only the ruins are left of the castle. It is the biggest castle ruin in Denmark and is definitely worth seeing. It takes approximately 1 hour to get to the ruin from City Sleep-In. Transportation and schedules can be found at Travelling Guide Denmark here:
www.dsb.dk/Rejseplan/bin/query.exe/en?.
Use "Havnegade 20, 8000 Århus C, Århus" in the "from" field and "kalø slotsruin" in the "to" field.
Samsø/Tunø
In near proximity to Aarhus lie two small islands Samsø and Tunø. Samsø is the larger of the two. Both have the unique small island air about them. In the summertime they house two musical festivals. For more info:
www.samsoeturist.dk/uk.asp
or
www.tuno-avis.dk
the latter only in Danish. Any questions, ask at the reception.
Here you can easily get a travel route between two destinations in Denmark.
www.dsb.dk/Rejseplan/bin/query.exe/en?
DSB nationally
The site for booking train fares to other cities in Denmark. www.dsb.dk/Rejseplan/bin/query.exe/en?
Bus 888 to Copenhagen
A cheap alternative to the train.
2.abildskou.dk/go.asp?LangRef=4
Ferries in Denmark
If you want to travel by ferry here you can find any route in Denmark.
www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=89993
Aarhus Airport
Flights to Aalborg, Copenhagen and many European cities.
www.aar.dk/default.asp?id=87
Billund Airport
Flights to a lot of European cities.
www.billund-airport.com
Flights to Aalborg, Copenhagen and many European cities.
www.aar.dk/default.asp?id=87
Billund Airport
Flights to a lot of European cities.
www.billund-airport.com
DSB international
Here you can find train fares to other countries.
euspirit.rejseplanen.dk/bin/query.exe/en?
Ferries, international
If you want to travel by ferry here you can find any route in Denmark going abroad.
www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=92312
Abildskou busses to Berlin, Hamburg and Amsterdam
A low cost alternative to flying or taking the train.
2.abildskou.dk/go.asp?LangRef=6
Odense is situated in the very heart of Denmark, famously known for being the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. The city dates to pre-Viking times and is the third-largest city in Denmark. Located on the island of Funen, an oasis known as the Garden of Denmark, Odense is named after Odin, the Norse god of war, poetry and wisdom. In the surroundings of Odense a wide range of castles and manor houses are still to be found, for instance, Egeskov Castle, continuing the fairy tales into modern times.
Greatly inspired by the town's "Cultural Father", Hans Christian Andersen, Odense has a rich cultural life, where art of all kinds and genres thrives, in theatres, on the streets, in the parks, in the museums and art galleries. There are orchestral concerts, theatre of all descriptions, an international film festival, jazz festivals, international Carl Nielsen Music Competitions, Flower Festival,exhibitions etc.
101km / 63miles - Aalborg, Denmark
The Vikings founded this town at the narrowest point in the fjord. Their burial site was at Lindholm, which can still be seen today. The city contains many old buildings from its glory days. Aalborg is still one of the country's major trade and industrial centres. There is only a short distance from Aalborg to the mild east coast and the rougher western coast. Aalborg is a charming city with many shops and many restaurants in the famed street, "Jomfru Ane Gade".
157km / 97miles - Copenhagen, Denmark
With its rich history full of historical buildings and ancient streets, its outstanding museums and galleries, the uniquely enchanting Tivoli Gardens and a resident monarchy that is the oldest in the world, the Danish capital has a host of attractions to suit all tastes.
But this is no living museum. Copenhagen is a vibrant, modern city whose fascinating past coexists with the very latest trends in architecture, design and fashion. This is, after all, one of the world's great design capitals, a status that is reflected in its dynamic new buildings and stunning shops.
160km / 99miles - Flensborg, Germany
There are places that are marvellous for shopping. There are places where you can have your peace and quiet and at others there is always action. There are useful places without much charm and there are enchanting places which are not suitable for daily life at all. And - fortunately - there is Flensburg, because Flensburg has a share of all these positive aspects.
184km / 114miles - Malmoe, Sweden
Malmö, which once belonged to the Danes, is first mentioned in writing in the 1170s. It grew in the following centuries from the size of a small village into a fortified town that played its part in the violent history of medieval period.
The city has so much to offer: the sea, the people and the joie de vivre - Malmö simply has so much to offer for people of all ages and interests.
202km / 125miles - Kiel, Germany
The sea comes right into the heart of the city. The great natural feature in Kiel is the fjord with its beaches. The maritime aspect of the city with its harbours, the massive passenger ferries and the enormous cranes on the docks - that's typical Kiel.
204km / 127miles - Gothenburg, Sweden
Göteborg, Sweden's second city, has a population of almost half a million. There is a distinct maritime atmosphere, with a mixture of older, well-preserved districts and exciting new developments.
289km / 180miles - Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg has a lake right in the heart of their city only a short distance from the Opera, the Kunsthalle Art Museum, the City Hall and the Stock Exchange. Hamburg just might be the most beautiful cities in the world. Whether this is true, is for visitors themselves to discover.
420km / 261miles - Oslo, Norway
Oslo is a city full of contrasts. Its natural beauty, in combination with all the facilities of a modern metropolis, adds to the charm of a city often called "the world's biggest village".
Oslo's location, between the fjord and the forested hills, makes it an exciting city for leisure time activities. Many of the activities are linked to the beautiful nature surrounding the city, most of them within easy reach by public transportation.
453km / 282miles - Berlin, Germany
Some call it wild, colorful, and full of surprises, while others find it a little too hectic and gruff. Berlin is intriguing because it is so versatile and so multi-faceted. Differences are more extreme, conflicts more tangible, and problems larger than they are elsewhere. Yet even Berlin's contradictions are part of its appeal.
551km / 342miles - Bergen, Norway
Bergen has been the destination of travellers for the last thousand years or so from all around the world. It is the kingdom's second largest city, with over 225 000 inhabitants and situated on the west coast of Norway. The year of the foundation is estimated to be 1070.
584km / 362miles - Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm might be one of the world's most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe's largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, the swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction. Stockholm offers a wealth of museums, theatres, sights, attractions and events, whether your interest lies in history, art, opera, modern dance, traditional handicraft, contemporary design or virtually anything else.
808km / 502miles - Trondheim, Norway
Tourists flock to Trondheim in the summer when it never seems to get really dark and you can stroll down the peaceful streets of the city to sample some of the wide variety of its nightlife ...
But Trondheim is a great place to visit other times of the year as well. In December the Christmas lights and the large Christmas tree in the town square light the way for the busy shoppers as darkness descends early in the afternoon. You'll find many interesting events in the middle of winter too. We have even been known to dump snow into the town square to hold "ski jumping" and Telemark skiing competitions!
851km / 529miles - London, United Kingdom
969km / 602miles - Helsinki, Finland
1163km / 723miles - Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Situated in the heart of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic at 62°00'N, the Faroe Islands lies northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway.
The number of seabirds found in the Faroe Islands is impressive. Scientist have estimated that there are some 2 million pairs. To observe the bird life is one of the main reasons visitors come to the islands.
1960km / 1218miles - Reykjavik, Iceland
The vast, beautiful landscape around Reykjavik lends itself to innumerable outdoor activities. Visitors to Reykjavik will be impressed by the city's proximity to nature and struck by the cleanliness of the city itself. There are plenty of possibilities when planning outdoor activities and excursions during your stay in the capital.
One of the delights of a visit to Reykjavik is bathing in one of the many thermal pools, filled with geothermally heated water, which are found in every district of the city. Abundant resources of geothermal springs mean that the pools are always pleasantly warm, whatever the weather.
3389km / 2106miles - Nuuk, Greenland
The missionary Hans Egede founded Nuuk in 1728 as the very first town in Greenland. Nuuk has a very rich and varied history and the oldest settlements date back 4.200 years.
The natural beauty and wildlife surrounding Nuuk is a breath-taking experience including magnificent geology, Humpback-whales playing in the fjord, reindeer on land, bird watching and much more.
The wide range of excursions offered by Nuuk Tourism allows you to experience some of the most beautiful and fascinating Arctic nature in the world.
Nuuk Tourism offers variety of activities such as mountain trekking, angling and fly-fishing, glacier trekking, jewel-stone searching, skiing, golfing and much more. You can visit Inuit and Norse Viking ruins or soar in a helicopter over the beautiful landscape all the way to the edge of the Inland Ice Cap. Nuuk Tourism also hosts the annual Snow Sculpture Festival where both locals as well as international snow sculptors join together in the city's true attraction.
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Worth seeing close to Aarhus
Kalø Castle RuinIn the middle ages the Castle of Kalø was the seat of the feudal lord of the Djursland area. Today only the ruins are left of the castle. It is the biggest castle ruin in Denmark and is definitely worth seeing. It takes approximately 1 hour to get to the ruin from City Sleep-In. Transportation and schedules can be found at Travelling Guide Denmark here:
www.dsb.dk/Rejseplan/bin/query.exe/en?.
Use "Havnegade 20, 8000 Århus C, Århus" in the "from" field and "kalø slotsruin" in the "to" field.
Samsø/Tunø
In near proximity to Aarhus lie two small islands Samsø and Tunø. Samsø is the larger of the two. Both have the unique small island air about them. In the summertime they house two musical festivals. For more info:
www.samsoeturist.dk/uk.asp
or
www.tuno-avis.dk
the latter only in Danish. Any questions, ask at the reception.
To destinations in Denmark
Travelling guide DenmarkHere you can easily get a travel route between two destinations in Denmark.
www.dsb.dk/Rejseplan/bin/query.exe/en?
DSB nationally
The site for booking train fares to other cities in Denmark. www.dsb.dk/Rejseplan/bin/query.exe/en?
Bus 888 to Copenhagen
A cheap alternative to the train.
2.abildskou.dk/go.asp?LangRef=4
Ferries in Denmark
If you want to travel by ferry here you can find any route in Denmark.
www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=89993
Aarhus Airport
Flights to Aalborg, Copenhagen and many European cities.
www.aar.dk/default.asp?id=87
Billund Airport
Flights to a lot of European cities.
www.billund-airport.com
To destinations abroad
Aarhus AirportFlights to Aalborg, Copenhagen and many European cities.
www.aar.dk/default.asp?id=87
Billund Airport
Flights to a lot of European cities.
www.billund-airport.com
DSB international
Here you can find train fares to other countries.
euspirit.rejseplanen.dk/bin/query.exe/en?
Ferries, international
If you want to travel by ferry here you can find any route in Denmark going abroad.
www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=92312
Abildskou busses to Berlin, Hamburg and Amsterdam
A low cost alternative to flying or taking the train.
2.abildskou.dk/go.asp?LangRef=6
Recommended destinations
84km / 52miles - Odense, DenmarkOdense is situated in the very heart of Denmark, famously known for being the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. The city dates to pre-Viking times and is the third-largest city in Denmark. Located on the island of Funen, an oasis known as the Garden of Denmark, Odense is named after Odin, the Norse god of war, poetry and wisdom. In the surroundings of Odense a wide range of castles and manor houses are still to be found, for instance, Egeskov Castle, continuing the fairy tales into modern times.
Greatly inspired by the town's "Cultural Father", Hans Christian Andersen, Odense has a rich cultural life, where art of all kinds and genres thrives, in theatres, on the streets, in the parks, in the museums and art galleries. There are orchestral concerts, theatre of all descriptions, an international film festival, jazz festivals, international Carl Nielsen Music Competitions, Flower Festival,exhibitions etc.
101km / 63miles - Aalborg, DenmarkThe Vikings founded this town at the narrowest point in the fjord. Their burial site was at Lindholm, which can still be seen today. The city contains many old buildings from its glory days. Aalborg is still one of the country's major trade and industrial centres. There is only a short distance from Aalborg to the mild east coast and the rougher western coast. Aalborg is a charming city with many shops and many restaurants in the famed street, "Jomfru Ane Gade".
157km / 97miles - Copenhagen, DenmarkWith its rich history full of historical buildings and ancient streets, its outstanding museums and galleries, the uniquely enchanting Tivoli Gardens and a resident monarchy that is the oldest in the world, the Danish capital has a host of attractions to suit all tastes.
But this is no living museum. Copenhagen is a vibrant, modern city whose fascinating past coexists with the very latest trends in architecture, design and fashion. This is, after all, one of the world's great design capitals, a status that is reflected in its dynamic new buildings and stunning shops.
160km / 99miles - Flensborg, GermanyThere are places that are marvellous for shopping. There are places where you can have your peace and quiet and at others there is always action. There are useful places without much charm and there are enchanting places which are not suitable for daily life at all. And - fortunately - there is Flensburg, because Flensburg has a share of all these positive aspects.
184km / 114miles - Malmoe, SwedenMalmö, which once belonged to the Danes, is first mentioned in writing in the 1170s. It grew in the following centuries from the size of a small village into a fortified town that played its part in the violent history of medieval period.
The city has so much to offer: the sea, the people and the joie de vivre - Malmö simply has so much to offer for people of all ages and interests.
202km / 125miles - Kiel, GermanyThe sea comes right into the heart of the city. The great natural feature in Kiel is the fjord with its beaches. The maritime aspect of the city with its harbours, the massive passenger ferries and the enormous cranes on the docks - that's typical Kiel.
204km / 127miles - Gothenburg, SwedenGöteborg, Sweden's second city, has a population of almost half a million. There is a distinct maritime atmosphere, with a mixture of older, well-preserved districts and exciting new developments.
289km / 180miles - Hamburg, GermanyHamburg has a lake right in the heart of their city only a short distance from the Opera, the Kunsthalle Art Museum, the City Hall and the Stock Exchange. Hamburg just might be the most beautiful cities in the world. Whether this is true, is for visitors themselves to discover.
420km / 261miles - Oslo, NorwayOslo is a city full of contrasts. Its natural beauty, in combination with all the facilities of a modern metropolis, adds to the charm of a city often called "the world's biggest village".
Oslo's location, between the fjord and the forested hills, makes it an exciting city for leisure time activities. Many of the activities are linked to the beautiful nature surrounding the city, most of them within easy reach by public transportation.
453km / 282miles - Berlin, GermanySome call it wild, colorful, and full of surprises, while others find it a little too hectic and gruff. Berlin is intriguing because it is so versatile and so multi-faceted. Differences are more extreme, conflicts more tangible, and problems larger than they are elsewhere. Yet even Berlin's contradictions are part of its appeal.
551km / 342miles - Bergen, NorwayBergen has been the destination of travellers for the last thousand years or so from all around the world. It is the kingdom's second largest city, with over 225 000 inhabitants and situated on the west coast of Norway. The year of the foundation is estimated to be 1070.
584km / 362miles - Stockholm, SwedenStockholm might be one of the world's most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe's largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, the swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction. Stockholm offers a wealth of museums, theatres, sights, attractions and events, whether your interest lies in history, art, opera, modern dance, traditional handicraft, contemporary design or virtually anything else.
808km / 502miles - Trondheim, NorwayTourists flock to Trondheim in the summer when it never seems to get really dark and you can stroll down the peaceful streets of the city to sample some of the wide variety of its nightlife ...
But Trondheim is a great place to visit other times of the year as well. In December the Christmas lights and the large Christmas tree in the town square light the way for the busy shoppers as darkness descends early in the afternoon. You'll find many interesting events in the middle of winter too. We have even been known to dump snow into the town square to hold "ski jumping" and Telemark skiing competitions!
851km / 529miles - London, United Kingdom
969km / 602miles - Helsinki, Finland
1163km / 723miles - Torshavn, Faroe IslandsSituated in the heart of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic at 62°00'N, the Faroe Islands lies northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway.
The number of seabirds found in the Faroe Islands is impressive. Scientist have estimated that there are some 2 million pairs. To observe the bird life is one of the main reasons visitors come to the islands.
1960km / 1218miles - Reykjavik, IcelandThe vast, beautiful landscape around Reykjavik lends itself to innumerable outdoor activities. Visitors to Reykjavik will be impressed by the city's proximity to nature and struck by the cleanliness of the city itself. There are plenty of possibilities when planning outdoor activities and excursions during your stay in the capital.
One of the delights of a visit to Reykjavik is bathing in one of the many thermal pools, filled with geothermally heated water, which are found in every district of the city. Abundant resources of geothermal springs mean that the pools are always pleasantly warm, whatever the weather.
3389km / 2106miles - Nuuk, GreenlandThe missionary Hans Egede founded Nuuk in 1728 as the very first town in Greenland. Nuuk has a very rich and varied history and the oldest settlements date back 4.200 years.
The natural beauty and wildlife surrounding Nuuk is a breath-taking experience including magnificent geology, Humpback-whales playing in the fjord, reindeer on land, bird watching and much more.
The wide range of excursions offered by Nuuk Tourism allows you to experience some of the most beautiful and fascinating Arctic nature in the world.
Nuuk Tourism offers variety of activities such as mountain trekking, angling and fly-fishing, glacier trekking, jewel-stone searching, skiing, golfing and much more. You can visit Inuit and Norse Viking ruins or soar in a helicopter over the beautiful landscape all the way to the edge of the Inland Ice Cap. Nuuk Tourism also hosts the annual Snow Sculpture Festival where both locals as well as international snow sculptors join together in the city's true attraction.
