Aarhus, Denmark – the Land of Everyday Wonder

If you haven’t yet visited Denmark’s second city Aarhus, you may be surprised to discover it’s one of the world’s busiest conference cities – and with good reason.

The Infinite Bridge, designed by Niels Povlsgaard and Johan Gjødes (Photo credit: Dennis Borup Jakobsen); Jakob, a fifth-generation fishmonger (Photo credit: Jacob Hansen) and Your Rainbow Panorama, by Olafur Eliasson, 2006 - 2011, ARoS Aarhus Art Museum (Photo credit: Robin Skjoldborg)

The Infinite Bridge, designed by Niels Povlsgaard and Johan Gjødes (Photo credit: Dennis Borup Jakobsen); Jakob, a fifth-generation fishmonger (Photo credit: Jacob Hansen) and Your Rainbow Panorama, by Olafur Eliasson, 2006 - 2011, ARoS Aarhus Art Museum (Photo credit: Robin Skjoldborg)

Walkable Aarhus is undergoing rapid development with strong, innovative business, cultural and education sectors. Currently experiencing historically high levels of investment in urban development and infrastructure, it offers new hotels, knowledge hubs, architecture and technology solutions. It is also highly regarded for its gastronomy.

Watch the video below to see how generations of knowledge and skill is transforming today’s experience for event attendees and adding a touch of everyday wonder.

Moesgaard Museum (Photo credit: Moesgaard Museum)

The Iceberg in Aarhus (Photo credit: Dennis Borup Jakobsen)

Moesgaard Museum (Photo credit: Moesgaard Museum)

The Iceberg in Aarhus (Photo credit: Dennis Borup Jakobsen)

Situated by the sea and surrounded by forests, Aarhus was Cultural Capital of Europe 2017 and offers excellent transport, a collaborative events network and a thriving education and cultural environment. Half of its population is under the age of 35.

And with sustainable development at the heart of everything it does, hosting environmentally-friendly events in Aarhus is easy. Seventy-three per cent of all hotel rooms are officially Eco-certified, as is the congress centre. Its goal is to achieve a zero carbon footprint by 2030.