Aarhus C

Aarhus C
Postal district

City	Aarhus
Population
• Total	c. 55,000
Demonym(s)	Aarhusianer (English: Aarhusian)
Postal code	8000

Aarhus C is a postal district in the city of Aarhus, Denmark, consisting of Midtbyen, Vesterbro, University of Aarhus, Frederiksbjerg and the Docklands, with postal code 8000. The district is commonly defined as the area enclosed by the ring road of Ring 1 (also referred to as Ringgaden), and in the west by the shoreline.

Aarhus C is an abbreviation of Aarhus Centrum, which means "the centre of Aarhus" and is home to around 55,000 citizens.

Quarters and areas

Midtbyen

Main article: Midtbyen, Aarhus

Aarhus Å (Aarhus River) flows through Midtbyen.

Is the oldest part of Aarhus and was where the city originated, and is therefore known as the city's historical center. It is characterized by narrow, winding, cobbled streets and many small shops and a large part of the area is carfree and has been pedestrianised. The square of Store Torv in front of the cathedral forms a natural centre of the pedestrian zone. The main walking route through Midtbyen, is the long pedestrian street of Strøget, which runs from the cathedral to the central train station. Apart from the small boutiques, Midtbyen also presents large department stores and the shopping centre Bruun's Galleri with 93 stores. The main routes by car in Midtbyen, are via one of the three roads, Nørre Allé, Vestre Allé and Søndre Allé.

Vesterbro

Main article: Vesterbro, Aarhus

Narrow street in Vesterbro

This part should not be confused with Vesterbro in the capital, Copenhagen. Aarhus' Vesterbro is newer than Midtbyen, and was originally the western entrance to the town, which is why there are street names such as Vesterport, literally meaning Western-gate. The main square of Vesterbro Torv, used to be a market square for pigs and other animals in the 1880s. Now it is the busiest junction in Vesterbro. Half a mile west of Vesterbro Torv, is one of the city's most famous landmark, Den Gamle By, located within Aarhus Botanical Gardens. Right next to Den Gamle By, is the now defunct Ceres Brewery from 1856. The site of the old brewery is currently being transformed and rebuild into a new neighbourhood of Vesterbro, presenting educational institutions, residential apartments, offices and businesses.

Frederiksbjerg

Main article: Frederiksbjerg

Skanseparken. Small city parks are numerous in Aarhus C.

Frederiksbjerg is located south of Midtbyen and the central station. Its name literally means Frederik's hill or mountain. Separated by a wide railway yard, it is connected to the inner city by three bridges. It is inhabited by approximately 20.000 people.

Frederiksbjerg has around 400 shops mainly located in the three large shopping streets Bruunsgade, Jægergårdsgade, Frederiks Allé. Frederiks Allé is a main route leading into the City from the suburbs, and going out of Frederiksbjerg it changes name to Skanderborgvej, as it historically was the main road to the town of Skanderborg. Frederiksbjerg is a quieter part of Aarhus C, with most buildings dating from the beginning of the 20th century, and with many large apartments, suitable for families with children.

Aarhus Docklands

Isbjerget (lit.: the iceberg) one of the new apartment blocks in Aarhus Docklands.

Main article: Århus Docklands

This is the newest part of Aarhus C. The area is founded on both newly constructed land and wharfs bought by the municipality from the Port of Aarhus company in 2007 and is not yet fully developed. There have been many ambitious development projects here, including the proposition of a 144m tall Light House building, which would have become Denmark's tallest building. Parts of this project were postponed due to the 2008 financial crisis. The city plans to develop Aarhus Docklands as a new modern neighbourhood with canals, parks and modern architecture.

University of Aarhus

Main article: University of Aarhus

The yellow Book Tower, is a landmark for Aarhus University.

The university campus is located to the north of Midtbyen, with most buildings situated in Universitetsparken and Vennelystparken. Inside Universitetsparken are nine dormitories which house some 500 students of the university. In the centre of Universitetsparken are two lakes. The parks are often used by students for studying outside and by others for picnics and walks.

Attractions

Aarhus Cathedral (Danish: Århus Domkirke), the tallest and longest cathedral in Denmark.
Church of Our Lady, an old historic church with attached priory.
Aarhus City Hall
Aarhus University (Danish: Aarhus Universitet).
Science Museums, 3 public science museums across the city.
State and University Library (Statsbiblioteket).
Den Gamle By, an open-air museum.
Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus (Danish: Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium), the Juttish music conservatory.
Aarhus Botanical Gardens (Danish: Botanisk Have).
ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum, the main Aarhus arts museum.
Aarhus Kunstbygning, contemporary arts centre.
Aarhus Theatre, the official theater of the city.
Kvindemuseet, the Women's Museum

Transportation

Rail

Main article: Århus Central Station

Aarhus is connected to the rest of the country with inter-city and commuter rail, and Århus Central Station serves as a major hub for rail traffic in Denmark. Many trains terminates here while others pass through and continue to the rest of the country. The station is mainly served by DSB, but also Arriva has several lines terminate at the station.

Bus

Because of the city's lack of rail infrastructure to serve the city itself, like metro, S-train, or light rail, it has a tight net of bus lines. Most city bus lines go through the inner city and pass through either Park Allé or Banegårdspladsen (lit. English, "Central Station Square") (German: Bahnhof Platz) or both. Many lines continue through Midtbyen, by a special road only for buses where there are several big stops. County and Inter-city buses terminate at Aarhus Bus Terminal which is located north east of the Central station. Its location has been a problem through many years and a relocation is planned.

Roads

Aarhus C is more or less defined as the area south, east and north of the ring road of Ring 1 (Ringgaden), one of the main traffic routes in Aarhus. The six old main roads leading to and from the larger nearby cities, radiates outwards from Aarhus C. This includes Grenåvej, Randersvej, Viborgvej, Silkeborgvej, Skanderborgvej and Oddervej.

Gallery

Aarhus University.
Immervad. The pedestrianized inner city has a lively outdoor life.
Strøget. The inner city is popular with shoppers year round.
Cafés and shops in Latinerkvarteret.
Frederiks Allé. Aarhus C is often heavy with traffic.
Housing blocks on Frederiksbjerg. Apart from the historic city centre, Aarhus C consists largely of more recent buildings.
Aarhus University Hospital. Several departments of AUH is located within Aarhus C.
The ring road of Ring 1, encircles the district of Aarhus C.

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City of Aarhus

Neighbourhoods	Aaby Aabyhøj Bispehaven Brabrand CeresByen Christiansbjerg Docklands Egå Frederiksbjerg Gellerup Hasle Hasselager Højbjerg Holme Indre by Kolt Langenæs Latinerkvarteret Marselisborg Nørre Stenbro Risskov Rosenhøj Skåde Skæring Skejby Skødstrup Slet Stavtrup Tilst Tranbjerg Trøjborg Vejlby Vesterbro Viby

Parks and open spaces	Botanical Gardens City Hall Park Concert Hall Park Forestry Botanical Garden Den Permanente Hasle Hills Marselisborg Deer Park Mindeparken Mølleparken Nordre Cemetery Riis Forest Skanseparken St. Olufs Cemetery Tangkrogen Vennelystparken Vestre Cemetery University Park Åkrogen Åparken

Geography	Bay of Aarhus Marselisborg Forests Riis Forest Brabrand Lake Egå Engsø Aarhus River Vestereng Kalø Vig

Culture	Aarhus Festuge Musikhuset Aarhus Symphony Orchestra Aarhus International Jazz Festival Aarhus Theatre ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum Kunsthal Aarhus The Old Town Moesgård Museum Natural History Museum Women's Museum Viking Museum Tivoli Friheden Latinerkvarteret Godsbanen Moesgård Viking Moot Occupation Museum Museum of Ancient Art Museum Ovartaci Danish Poster Museum

Churches	Aarhus Cathedral Aarhus Methodist Church Åby Church Åbyhøj Church Brabrand Church Catholic Church of Our Lady Christian's Church Church of Our Lady Egå Church Ellevang Church Fredens Church Frederik's Church Hasle Church Holme Church Langenæs Church Lyseng Church Møllevang Church Ravnsbjerg Church Risskov Church St. John's Church St. Luke's Church St. Mark's Church St. Nicholas' Church St. Paul's Church Tilst Church Tranbjerg Church Skejby Church Vejlby Church Viby Church

Other landmarks	Aarhus City Hall Aarhus Custom House Aarhus University Hospital Marselisborg Palace Old City Hall

Education and science	Aarhus University Aarhus School of Architecture Aarhus School of Marine and Technical Engineering Business Academy Aarhus School of Media and Journalism Deaconal Folk High School Jutland Art Academy' KaosPilot Ole Rømer Observatory Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus/Aalborg State and University Library VIA University College

Sports	Aarhus 1900 Aarhus Fremad AGF Aarhus Sejlklub Atletion Bakken Bears Brabrand IF IK Skovbakken Jutland Racecourse Vejlby-Risskov Idrætscenter National Equestrian Centre

Transport	Aarhus Airport Aarhus Central Station Aarhus Letbane Aarhus Commuter Rail R45 Port of Aarhus Mols-Linien Århus Sporveje Ring 1 Ring 2 Aarhus City Bikes Rejsekort Aarhus-Randers Line Grenaa Line Danish National Cycle Route 4 Danish National Cycle Route 5

History	Timeline Coat of arms Ancient See of Aarhus Niels of Aarhus Our Lady's Priory 1944 explosion in Aarhus Aarhus Air Raid Rytterfægtningen Samsing Group 5 Kolonne Danish National Exhibition of 1909

Category

Neighbourhoods in Aarhus

Neighbourhoods	Brabrand Docklands Egå Frederiksbjerg Gellerup Hasle Hasselager Holme Højbjerg Kolt Midtbyen Risskov Rosenhøj Skejby Slet Skæring Skåde Stavtrup Tilst Tranbjerg Trøjborg Vejlby Vesterbro Viby Åbyhøj Åby

Districts	Aarhus C Aarhus N Aarhus V Brabrand Viby J

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