Brabrand
Brabrand is a postal district of Aarhus Municipality, Denmark.
South of Brabrand, in the Aarhus river-valley, is the largest recreational area of Aarhus Municipality, comprising the Brabrand Lake and the meadow-lake of Årslev, with surrounding natural sites.
Worth seeing
Mols Bjerge National Park - Amazing natural scenery on Jutland's "nose". Great for many hikes. One of Denmark's five national parks. Silkeborgskovene - Large and beautiful woodlands in the Silkeborg region. Himmelbjerget. Impressive view from one of the highest hills in the Søhøjlandet region. Get there from Silkeborg or Ry.
Things to do
There are many opportunities for various entertainment in the towns and cities of East Jutland, but a few places stands out. Djurs Sommerland. Large amusement park for the whole family. The largest roller coaster in Denmark. Gudenå river. Experience the longest river in Denmark from a canoe.
Where to eat
Apart from restaurants and regular eateries, East Jutland presents a number of local specialities. They are not widely available, but local traditions nonetheless. Æbleflæsk (Apple-pork). Thick slices of fried pork belly with stewed apples.
Getting around Brabrand the local way
- Go nextExplore the East Jutland region with Aarhus as a base, be it day trips or longer stopovers.
- Go nextis clearly visible from Aarhus across the bay, and is accessible by ferry directly from the city center.
- Go nextThe small catamaran ferry (no vehicles except bicycles), M/F Lilleør, docks behind the Dokk1 library.
- Go nextThe route to Tunø is a bit more complicated, as you will have to go to the rural town of Hou south of Aarhus, to take the one-hour Tunøfærgen ferry.
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