Parks in Aarhus: Guide to the city's most beautiful green areas
From historic castle parks and botanical gardens to wild nature areas and small green urban spaces. Here you will find the parks in Aarhus that are worth visiting all year round.
Find the park that suits your day
Aarhus has parks, each with their own history and atmosphere. Some are created for picnics and relaxation, others are filled with art, culture or rare plants. You will find large green areas such as Mindeparken and the Botanical Garden, smaller city parks in the middle of the city centre and parks where nature is allowed to grow wild.
Botanical Garden
Experience beautiful greenhouses and wild nature in the middle of the city.
Ceres Park
Experience the modern city park in CeresByen close to the river.
Forest botanical garden
Find peace among rare trees close to the forest.
Hazel hills
Enjoy the wild nature and the view over Aarhus.
Marienlyst Park
Explore the hilly landscape with space for play.
Marselisborg Palace Park
Take a walk in the beautiful and royal surroundings.
The memorial park
Relax on the large lawns by the water.
The wind farm
Find a green respite close to the city's river.
Music House Park
Enjoy the central location in the middle of the city's cultural life.
Northern Cemetery
Take a peaceful stroll through the city's cultural history.
City Hall Park
See the beautiful flower beds by the iconic city hall.
Skanseparken
Visit the cozy and popular park at Frederiksbjerg.
University Park
Enjoy the beautiful lakes and unique architecture.
Vennelyst park
Explore the city's oldest park with trails and lakes.
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is one of Aarhus' most visited parks. Here you will find the Greenhouses, historic trees, themed gardens and large grassy areas, where students, families and exercisers meet all year round.
Ceres Park
The former brewery garden at Ceres Byen is today a peaceful park along the Aarhus River. Old trees, wooden terraces and the historic atmosphere make the area an ideal place to take a break in the middle of the city.
Forest Botanical Garden
The Forest Botanical Garden contains more than 900 species of trees and shrubs from all over the world. The winding paths, the lake and the many rare trees make the garden one of Aarhus' most tranquil green areas.
Hazel Hills
Hasle Bakker is one of the best places in Aarhus if you want to combine exercise with a view. From the hills you can see both Aarhus Bay, Mols and Samsø, while the paths take you through a hilly landscape with lakes and nature.
Marienlyst Park
Marienlyst Park is one of Aarhus' largest parks with forest areas, a golf course, an amphitheater, a playground and large grassy areas. There is plenty of space for walks, runs and family outings.
Marselisborg Palace Park
The castle park around Marselisborg Castle is known for its rose garden, many sculptures and beautiful gardens. When the royal family is not staying at the castle, the park is open to everyone.
The memorial park
The Memorial Park is one of Aarhus' largest parks with monuments, the Rhododendron Garden, the Donbækhusene and the Cherry Grove. The park is also the setting for major events such as the DHL Relay.
The wind farm
Mølleparken is located along the Aarhus River, a few minutes' walk from Strøget. Here you will find a basketball court, artwork, green lawns and one of the city center's most popular meeting places.
Music House Park
Musikhusparken connects Musikhuset, ARoS and Rådhusparken. The new city park offers water art, wild gardens, large cultural events and a popular ice rink in winter.
Northern Cemetery
Nordre Kirkegård is a cemetery, a cultural heritage site and a park. The old avenues, the historic graves and the large trees make the area one of Trøjborg's most atmospheric places.
City Hall Park
Rådhusparken is located between Aarhus City Hall, the Music Hall and ARoS. Every spring, the lawns are covered in thousands of purple crocuses, making the park one of the city's most photographed places.
Skanseparken
Skanseparken is Frederiksbjerg's local park with large grassy areas, old trees, a playground and Skansen Hus. Here, the neighborhood's residents meet for play, relaxation and fellowship.
University Park
University Park is known for its lakes, old oak trees and iconic university buildings. The park is also home to the Sailing Race, which brings together thousands of students every year.
Vennelystparken
Vennelystparken is Aarhus' oldest park and one of the city's most important areas for biodiversity. Here, nature is allowed to grow wild as part of the Wild with Will project, and the area is home to a rich flora and fauna.
