10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Aarhus

With its location in the centre of Aarhus, Bruun’s Gallery (Bruuns Galleri) welcomes around 10 million shoppers every year to a vast array of shopping options. The shopping centre includes over 100 shops across two storeys, as well as a cinema, which can accommodate 2,000 guests. The centre’s shops offer everything within clothing, shoes and jewellery, design and interior design, books, games and toys as well as electronics and telephony.

Apart from the numerous shops, you will also find a large number of eateries and delicatessens. On the roof of Bruun’s Gallery, you can play mini golf from April to October, with a fantastic view of Aarhus.

Magasin, which is a chain of department stores, was founded in Aarhus in 1868. The department store in Aarhus has been by the river, in the heart of the City of Smiles, since 1871. At Magasin, you will find fashion for any taste and occasion, whether you want to spice up your everyday wardrobe or need a nice set of clothes for a special occasion.

If you aren’t sure what to choose, you can take advantage of Magasin’s personal shoppers, who can help you with everything from the innermost to the outermost layer.

The department store Salling is located in the middle of the walking street in Aarhus, and it is impossible to miss with its huge facade windows, which display some of the store’s large selection of fashion, interior design, beauty products, etc. At Salling, you can be sure to find the new trends from known brands, so your wardrobe will never be out of fashion.

However, Salling is much more than just a fashion Mecca. For example, drop by Salling’s basement floor for a great gastronomic experience. Here, you will find delicious specialties, delicacies and ingredients that are sure to delight any food lover. If you go from the basement all the way to the roof, you can enjoy a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of cava with a beautiful panoramic view of the city.

Bazaar West (Bazar Vest) opened in 1996 in the western part of Aarhus, and with its 110 stalls, it spreads out over an area of around 215,000 square feet, making it the largest bazaar in the Nordic countries. Step into a world of different flavours and exotic scents, and let yourself be tempted by the exciting gift shops, the large selection of meat at the butcher’s department or the huge, fresh selection of different fruits and vegetables at the vegetable department.

When you are done browsing in the small indoor alleys, you should visit one of the many oriental eateries, where you can enjoy delicious hummus and haydari, warm flat bread, olives stuffed with almonds and perfectly-prepared meat on a skewer.

The Aarhus walking street is also popularly called “Strøget”, and it extends from the Central Station (Hovedbanegården) and the shopping centre Bruun’s Gallery (Bruuns Galleri) on one end to Skt. Clemens Bro by the river and Aarhus Cathedral (Aarhus Domkirke) at the other end.

Strøget is Denmark’s most visited walking street, and with nearly 150 shops and eateries, it is the perfect place to shop in the City of Smiles. In the middle of this 850-metre long stretch, you can find the department store Salling, which offers even more shopping options should you need them.

City Vest is a bright, inviting and modern shopping centre located on the outskirts of Aarhus in the Brabrand district. The centre has more than 60 shops and is therefore suited for anyone looking for a good shopping experience. Here you can also find different cafés and restaurants, so you’ll never be short of a place to satisfy your hunger.

From time to time, City Vest holds special events for the whole family, so there is always something for people of all ages.

The Latin Quarter (Latinerkvarteret) is a cosy area known especially for its narrow cobblestone streets and small, colourful houses. Actually, the Latin Quarter is the oldest remaining neighbourhood in Aarhus, and some of its buildings can even be dated back to the 17th century. The shops in the beautiful, charming streets are full of different and unique products.

However, the Latin Quarter has more to offer than just shops. For example, visit one of the cosy cafés and restaurants at Pustervig Torv or treat your taste buds at one of Mejlgade’s many budget-friendly restaurants. You can also find a small cinema that shows unusual niche movies.

Viby Centre (Viby Centret) is in the district of Viby, south of Aarhus centre. The shopping centre was established in 1970, and it attracts more than two million visitors every year. It is easy to spot the centre since it is located under a glass pyramid by the heavily-trafficked Viby intersection. Under this distinctive pyramid, you will find 36 different special shops, including clothing and shoe shops, a post office, pharmacy and a large supermarket.

It is easy to get to Viby Centre. You can take seven different bus lines from Aarhus centre, and if you come by car, there is an underground car park with 500 parking spaces.

Veri Center is on the northern side of the border between Vejlby and Risskov, two districts of Aarhus (the name Veri is derived from Vejlby and Risskov). With its 25 shops and three supermarkets, this small and cosy shopping centre offers all the essentials. Here, you can find everything from florists, cheese shops and home-made Italian ice cream to shoe and clothes shops, opticians and book stores.

Veri Center’s history is quite special since the centre, which was founded in 1969, is Jutland’s first true shopping centre. Today, it is a popular place with lots of charm and character.

Nearly two kilometres to the north-west of Aarhus centre, you can find Storcenter Nord, with more than 60 specialty shops, 1,000 free parking spaces and a playland, which span several storeys. This modern shopping centre is ideal for shopping with the whole family. Among the many different shops, you will find clothing and shoes for men, women, teenagers and children, books, bags, jewellery, electronics and so much more.

If you need a break, you can drop by one of the many eateries, which offer everything from Asian to Italian food. While you are relaxing, the children can have fun in the centre’s free playland.