While

While
the Danish capital is a destination for design, art and
experimental cuisine, it’s not all about Copenhagen.
Aarhus, Denmark’s laid-back, ultra-cyclable second city, has all
that too. Its many charms include public sculpture on the streets,
cutting-edge architecture – such as the harbour “iceberg” apartment
building, which appears to jut up from the water in shards – and a
conceptual art museum designed to reflect various parts of Dante’s
Divine Comedy.

From the urban fabric down to what’s on your plate, you will
always find something to excite in Aarhus. The dining scene boasts
three Michelin stars; endless street-food stalls fill the town
centre while hip cafés line the cobbled Latin Quarter – and it’s
largely sustained by produce from the surrounding Jutland
countryside. It’s also a student city, so expect a youthful vibe
and plenty of bars, with accommodation in the form of beautifully
designed boutique hotels.

If you need any more persuading, Aarhus is also the European
Capital of Culture for 2017, so expect plenty of events throughout
the year including architecture talks, live music, outdoor theatre,
cultural bike tours, cooking sessions and culinary festivals.