Timeline
15:00
Grab a sourdough bun and a coffee to start the day. The bakery is open early and offers a morning board if you prefer something savory.
15:15
Walk to the Aarhus Botanical Gardens. The grounds are free and open 24/7, so you can enter immediately and find a quiet spot on the lawns or near the ponds before the crowds arrive.
15:45
Visit the Steno Museum garden. It is a short walk from the Botanical Gardens and offers a different perspective on the city’s scientific heritage, featuring a medicinal herb garden and historic artifacts.
16:15
Return to the Aarhus Botanical Gardens for the main event. The sun sets toward the SW, casting golden light across the hilly lawns and ponds. This is the perfect moment to sit and watch the day end.
17:00
End your evening with a traditional Danish dinner at Den Lille Kro. The restaurant is open until 21:30 and serves copious portions of good-quality regional food, making it a cozy finish to the walk.
Local tip
The Botanical Gardens are large and hilly. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket, as it can be chilly in January even when the sun is out.
Check before you go
- Den Lille Kro is open daily from 12:00 to 21:30.
- The Botanical Gardens are free and open 24/7.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:15.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Aarhus (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).