Aarhus - 'the city of smiles' lives up to its name!

I stopped in Aarhus, Denmark's second largest city, on my way home from Aalborg on a recent trip, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip. The city truly earns its nickname — everywhere I turned, there was charm, character, and a little magic. Here's why Aarhus should be on your list: ⛪ The most wonderful churches and cathedrals 🏘️ Beautifully hidden cobbled streets 🍽️🍷 The most varied and vibrant food and drink scene 🤫 A delightfully relaxed city 🥾 Easy and compact to navigate on foot 📷 I wandered down the fairytale-like Møllestien, with its cobblestone street and colourful old houses. Bicycles leant against the wall, it created some fantastic photography (Picture 1). 🏬 Onto Strøget, the buzzing pedestrian street where the friendliest locals and visitors blend effortlessly. ⛪ Along the way, I passed the Catholic Church of Our Lady, a peaceful, beautiful corner of the city that felt like a step back in time (Picture 2). 🌊 I also passed by the Aarhus Cathedral, an imposing and elegant piece of history right in the heart of the city and it's just close by the Aarhus Å (or Aarhus River, Picture 3). 🌜 But the real surprise came after sunset — I returned to the Catholic Church of Our Lady and was surprised too see it lit up brilliantly against the backdrop of the night sky. The contrast of light and shadow was absolutely breathtaking, a moment that made me stop and just take it all in (Picture 4). 🇩🇰 Aarhus might be called the City of Smiles, but it left me with wide eyes and a full heart. I've been before, so it was lovely to be back. It's a city that will always bring a smile to my face for it's uniqueness - it's my city of smiles, that's for sure! 🛌 Somewhere to stay Cabinn Aarhus - it's modelled on ferry cabins so think budget friendly cosy condos, and it's a stone's throw from the shopping quarters 🍽️ Something to eat Eat like a local and try a Smørrebrød (an open faced rye bread sandwich) for a deliciously light lunch #denmarkdesign #cityofsmiles #citybreaks