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Ebeltoft to Aarhus: Denmark's Second City

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Evrim Can Doğan
·14 April 2026·1 min read·Denmark

Leg 2.6: Ebeltoft to Aarhus

Distance: 25 NM

Time: 4-5 hours

Navigation: Easy coastal

Character: Denmark's second-largest city


AARHUS, DENMARK [QR-062]

Coordinates: 56°09'N, 10°13'E

Marina: Marselisborg Lystbådehavn or Aarhus Lystbådehavn

Berth Cost: €50-70/night

Character: University city, cultural hub, young, vibrant, excellent food


Den Gamle By [QR-063] - "The Old Town" - Open-air museum of Danish urban history, reconstructed buildings from different eras. Fascinating. €18.

ARoS Art Museum [QR-064] - Modern art, famous rainbow panorama on roof. €18.

Provisioning: Excellent—large city, everything available.

Repair facilities:

Aarhus Sejlklub [QR-065]

  • Marine services, repairs
  • +45 86 12 44 88

Dining:

🍴 Substans [QR-066]

  • Michelin star
  • New Nordic
  • €100-150

🍴 Frederikshøj [QR-067]

  • 2 Michelin stars
  • Tasting menu
  • €150-250
  • Special occasion

🍴 Aarhus Street Food [QR-068]

  • Food hall
  • Cheap, diverse, fun
  • €10-20

Stay 2-3 nights - Explore, provision, rest.


From From the Lights of Bifröst to the Dawn of Ionia — a sailing guide by Evrim Can Doğan (S/V Magische Pompoen). Published under CC BY-NC.