Close to the SPOT Festival you’ll find a handful of great museums and other places. If you have some spare time in between the concerts these places are definitely worthy of a visit.
Møllestien
Walking on the cobblestoned road of Møllestien amongst the charming and idyllic houses gives you the feeling of time standing still. The road is filled with beautiful hollyhocks that seem to be competing to envelop the cozy houses. Møllestien gives you an impression of a bygone era, but it has not always been this idyllic. In 1688 two women who lived on the road were convicted of witchcraft.
Møllestien
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
Den Gamle By
The Old Town was founded in 1909 and you step into a bygone era when you visit this open-air museum of the city’s cultural history. Feel the mood of the 17th and 18th centuries where everything from timber frames to carpets is made from original materials. The Old Town is definitely worth a visit if you have some time to kill before the bands start playing at the SPOT Festival Botanical Garden
Viborgvej 2
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
Phone number: +45 86123188
Opening hours: everyday from 10.00-17.00
Alle dage: 10-17
Botanisk Have
The Botanical Garden is one of the biggest parks in Aarhus and functions as a calm oasis in the middle of the city. The park is located very close to the SPOT Festival and right next to The Old Town. It’s possible to use the park as a picnic spot where you can bring and enjoy your meal and drinks.
ARoS
ARoS is one of the biggest museums of Northern Europe and holds thousands of artworks exhibited on nine floors. Here you’ll find art by the Danish modernists, international contemporary artists (Bill Viola, Olafur Eliasson, Ron Mueck) and the world’s largest collection of works by Per Kirkeby.
ARoS Allé 2
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
Phone number: +45 86306600
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10.00 – 17.00
Wednesday: 10.00 – 22.00
Thursday – Friday: 10.00 – 17.00
Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00
Kunsthal Aarhus thal Aarhus J. M. M
Kunsthal Aarhus is situated along the stream in the heart of Aarhus. Here you can discover both local and international contemporary art. The museum focuses on platforms that initiate participation, collaboration and critical engagement in the artistic experiments.
Kunsørks Gade 13
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
Phone number: +45 8620 6050
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10.00 – 17.00
Wednesday: 10.00 – 21.00
Thursday – Friday: 10.00 – 17.00
Saturday – Sunday: 12.00 – 17.00
