Fun facts about Aarhus
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The spelling 'Aarhus' was first found in 1406 and became the norm in the 17th century.
Aarhus
Denmark
Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Its urban population was 305,227 in 2026.
From the “Etymology” section
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Aarhus is one of the oldest cities in Denmark, founded in the early Viking Age.
Aarhus
Denmark
Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Its urban population was 305,227 in 2026.
From the “History” section
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Aarhus was originally a pagan burial site before the first Christian church was built around 900.
Aarhus
Denmark
Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Its urban population was 305,227 in 2026.
From the “History” section
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The city has a temperate oceanic climate influenced by major weather systems from all four ordinal directions.
Aarhus
Denmark
Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Its urban population was 305,227 in 2026.
From the “Geography” section
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Aarhus is home to 75 different religious groups and denominations.
Aarhus
Denmark
Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Its urban population was 305,227 in 2026.
From the “Demographics” section
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