Aarhus' Historic Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Historic Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Aarhus
ID: GYG436989-788286
Category:
Country: Denmark
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Follow in the footsteps of vikings to Aros' ancient sites and modern highlights on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS-playback on this immersive stroll through Aarhus.
Take in the history and charming neighborhoods of Aarhus, the crown jewel of Jutland and one of Lonely Planet’s top 10 European destinations in 2016.
On this walking tour, I’ll introduce you to this ancient Viking settlement, once known as Aros, and show you how modern traffic signals demarcate where its boundaries once stood. I’ll also tell you about some of the changes it underwent as a result of the Reformation when, in the 1600s, the Danish Protestant army waged war with the Holy Roman Empire on German soil.
Our tour starts outside the impressive DOKK1 public library in Aarhus’ waterfront area. From there, I’ll tell you what life would have been like in the area’s historical neighborhoods, where you’ll have an opportunity to visit the Viking Museum. You’ll stroll down the city’s most beautiful street, Millers Street, lined with quaint, colorful houses. Our tour ends outside the tea room in the lush botanical gardens next to Den Gamle By, the Old Town, where people don period costumes and still work historical jobs.
Along with these heritage-rich sites, I’ll also show you some of my favorite spots including:
• The eye-catching Fountain of Endless Connection water feature
• Denmark’s longest basilica, the Aarhus Cathedral
• The Latin Quarter, where you can find boutique stores and local hangouts
• Aarhus’ first cathedral, the Church of our Lady, built in 1080
• Millers Park, where you can admire ARoS, the city’s internationally renowned art gallery
Give yourself at least an hour to get the most out of this tour and learn why Aarhus is loved by the people who call it home. I’ll show you plenty of places along the way which you can explore further. Keep your cameras ready, and imagination primed, as I show you ancient sites and modern highlights.
Highlights
- Learn about an ancient Viking settlement, known as Aros
- Hear from producer Emil Hansen, a local historian and geographer
- Do it all in an hour or go at your own pace
- Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour uses a mobile app. You will need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour
It is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It is best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
When the download is complete, you will see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point
The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next Please note that you'll need to use your own mobile device and headphones for this tour. The tour is only available in English
The tour starts at the small bridge next to DOKK1 Public Library, by the harbour front. The address is DOKK1, Hack Kampmanns Pl. 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
If you arrive by car, you can park in DOKK1 parking house. This is right next to where we start.
If you arrive by public transport or bike, use the tram exit by DOKK1. There is also parking for bikes underneath DOKK1.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
