7 days in Jutland Itinerary

Located on the sea, Aarhus blends a world city with a small-town feel. Home to a young population, the city has a reputation for producing internationally known pop and rock musicians.

Den Gamle By and Botanical Garden and the Greenhouses will appeal to museum buffs. Attractions like Ree Park Safari and Djurs Sommerland make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Aarhus Domkirke.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Aarhus online attractions planner.

London, UK to Aarhus is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Aarhus is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car to Lokken.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): meet the residents at Nordsoen Oceanarium, enjoy the sea views from Rubjerg Knude, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Lokken Beach. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Aalborg Zoologiske Have and then find something for the whole family at Faarup Sommerland.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Lokken road trip planning site.

You can drive from Aarhus to Lokken in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Lokken can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.