Aarhus welcomes cruise visitors in new and spectacular surroundings. Port of Aarhus has moved the cruise quay closer to the centre of the city and has purchased an architect-designed tent for the reception area on the quay.
See the full information about the new Cruise Terminal HERE
Cruise vessels at the port this year and next year
Cruise vessels expected to call Aarhus in 2013 Pt. 13 vessels have annonced their call.
2012
18 cruise vessels called Aarhus with
38,281 passengers
2011
18 cruise vessels called Aarhus with
39,472 passengers
2010
5 cruise vessels called Aarhus with
6,455 passengers
2009
14 cruise vessels called Aarhus with
21,679 passengers
2008
21 cruise vessels called Aarhus with
25,536 passengers
Cruise quay
Port of Aarhus is able to accommodate cruise vessels at the new cruise quay 129/131 - alternative quays are in the Eastern Harbour with water depth up to 13.5 m. No max LOA. The quay 129/131 is less than 10 minutes' walk from the city centre.
In cooperation with the tourist organisation VisitAarhus one day trips are arranged for the cruise passengers. On arrival the passengers are welcomed by i.e. young musicians from Den Jyske Pigegarde or the Aarhus Pigegarde. Also folk dancers will show traditional Danish folk dance.
Tourist information on the quay
One day trips by coach are arranged for cruise passengers for instance to:
Den gamle By - The Old Town
In the relaxed and charming atmosphere of the Old Town open-air museum you can gain an impression of town life in Denmark from the 16th century to the beginning of the 20th century.
The Aarhus Stone In the hall of runic stones at the Museum of Prehistory at Moesgård there is a unique collection of runic stones, dating back to the Viking Era and found in the surroundings of Aarhus.
The changing of the Guard The Danish queen has her summer residence in Aarhus and here she and her family spend part of the summer, Christmas and Easter. The Royal Life Guard change every day at noon when the queen is in residence.
Clausholm Castle Clausholm Castle together with the stables and the park represents one of the earliest and most complete baroque layouts in Denmark erected in the 1690ies.
Aarhus Cathedral Over 300 feet long Aarhus Cathedral is the longest ecclesiastical building in Denmark, and the only cathedral situated so close to the sea. It is in fact dedicated to St. Clement, the patron saint of sailors.
The Church of Our Lady The Crypt Church within the The Church of Our Lady is one of the oldest preserved stone churches in Scandinavia - perhaps the oldest - dating back to 1060.
The Frigate Jutland The frigate Jutland - the last full-rigged oak ship of the Danish navy. The frigate was launched in 1860, participated in the battle off Helgoland and hauled out of action victoriously.
Aarhus offers you countless possibilities. For further information, please contact:
Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark with almost 300,000 inhabitants and with a variety of activities notably in the fields of trade and industry, education and culture.
Further information about the city Aarhus on: www.aarhus.dkPort of Aarhus is a member of Cruise Europe, which is an organization committed to promoting Europe as a world-class cruise destination. Cruise Europe today has a membership of more than 70 ports, ranging from Lisbon in the south to Hammerfest in the North. See Cruise Europe's website