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Golden Light at Mejlborg

Be there before the sun breaks the horizon to catch the Gothic Renaissance details of Aarhus’s first large apartment complex in the best light, then warm up with coffee nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:39

    Mejlborg

    Walk Mejlgade toward Mejlborg. Arrive with time to spare before the golden light hits the detailed facades and metal clad onion dome. There is no public access, so admire the architecture from the street.

  2. 15:04

    Mejlborg

    Watch the golden light begin at 15:04, illuminating the historic Gothic Renaissance details. The sun sets toward the SW, providing a dramatic backdrop for the facades.

  3. 15:34

    Ris Ras Filliongongong

    Head to Ris Ras Filliongongong, a cozy hipster hangout just a short walk away. It opens at 12:00, so it is ready for you to indulge in a great variety of beers, rums, or hookah while listening to indie music.

  4. 16:04

    Aarhus University Park

    End your morning with a stroll through Aarhus University Park. This celebrated piece of landscape architecture offers soothing greenery, rolling hills, and open lawns, perfect for digesting your drink and reflecting on the morning’s light.

Local tip

The park is open year round. If you prefer a quieter start, note that Ris Ras Filliongongong is closed on Sundays before 16:00.

Check before you go

  • Ris Ras Filliongongong is open Mo-We 12:00-01:00; Th-Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 16:00-22:00.
  • Aarhus University Park is open year round.

Worth knowing

  • Ris Ras Filliongongong is open at 15:34 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Aarhus (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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