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Jutland: Aarhus to Skagen: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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6
days
420 km
distance
14.8 h
driving
38
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Beach-light season — the painters' glow at Skagen and warm dune evenings.
Day 1 Aarhus → Billund
- Transit
- 3h19
- Finish
- ~18:00
- Temperature
- 10.6°C–18.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 17.2h
09:00
10:00
Stroll through historic Danish buildings and period shops.
50 min · Aarhus · kr 205 (discount for students), free for children. Botanical Garden and Greenhouses are both free
11:20
Experience human evolution in a half-buried prism building.
50 min · Aarhus · kr 180 (adults), kr 110 (students and over-65), free for children 17 and under
open: Tu-F 09:00-17:00; W 09:00-21:00; Sa Su 09:00-19:00
14:50
Relax and play in a vast indoor tropical waterpark with many activities.
90 min · Billund · Kids (3-12): 150 kr, Adults: 200 kr
open: 10-19 (for one day visitors)
16:30
Enjoy thrilling rides and iconic miniland creations for all ages.
90 min · Billund · Kids (3-12): 279 kr; Adults: 299 kr
open: Hours vary from 10:00-17:00 up to 10:00-20:00 for Jul and start Aug, the park is largely closed Nov-Mar
Overnight: Billund
e.g. Billund Bed & Breakfast · Legoland Village
Day 2 Around Billund
- Transit
- 1h12
- Finish
- ~17:45
- Temperature
- 10.6°C–18.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 17.2h
09:00
10:40
11:40
Skulpturstien skulpturpark-billund.dk map ↗
Stroll along a path adorned with outdoor sculptures.
50 min · Billund
12:40
13:50
15:15
Vandel Gokart vandelgokart.dk map ↗
Race on an exciting outdoor go-kart track for all ages.
90 min · Billund
Overnight here
e.g. Billund Bed & Breakfast · Legoland Village
Day 3 Ribe
- Transit
- 2h00
- Finish
- ~17:15
- Temperature
- 11.2°C–17.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 17.1h
10:10
Take in panoramic views of the medieval town from the church tower.
50 min · Ribe · 20 kr for the tower, the church is free
open: 10:00-17:00
11:10
Admire paintings from Denmark’s Golden Age and the Skagen painters.
50 min · Ribe
12:10
Discover Viking and medieval history through engaging exhibits.
50 min · Ribe
13:10
14:10
Live among life-size Vikings on a reconstructed estate from the Viking Age.
50 min · Ribe
15:25
Experience interactive displays about the Wadden Sea and its wildlife.
50 min · Ribe · kr 140, kr 50 for kids
16:15
Restaurant Sælhunden saelhunden.dk map ↗
Dine in a charming 17th-century timber-framed house.
60 min · Ribe
Day 4 Aalborg
- Transit
- 3h54
- Finish
- ~17:20
- Temperature
- 11.4°C–17.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 17.6h
12:20
13:20
Explore contemporary art in a sleek, modern building designed by renowned architects.
50 min · Aalborg · Adult 95 kr, student 50 kr, children up to 18 years free
open: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00, W 10:00-21:00
14:20
Take in panoramic views from the tall lattice steel tower.
50 min · Aalborg · Adult 40 kr, children (3-11 years) 30 kr
open: 11:00 - 17:00
15:20
Overnight here
e.g. Danhostel Aalborg · Eyvind Andreasen B&B
Day 5 Around Aalborg
- Transit
- 1h47
- Finish
- ~17:00
- Temperature
- 11.4°C–17.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 17.6h
09:00
Immerse yourself in the ancient, lush forest scenery.
50 min · Aalborg
11:05
Admire the half-timbered structure of this historic castle.
50 min · Aalborg
12:05
Experience art and architecture inspired by Jørgen Utzon.
50 min · Aalborg · Adult 80 kr, students 40 kr, children under 18 years free
open: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
13:05
14:05
Discover Danish military history and the evolution of defence strategies through engaging exhibits.
50 min · Aalborg · 50 kr, children 25 kr
open: 10:00 - 16:00. November to March: by arrangement for group visits (minimum 10 persons)
15:10
Lindholm Høje read more
Walk among ancient Viking graves in the sandy landscape.
50 min · Aalborg · free
16:00
Café Friends cafefriends.dk map ↗
Indulge in salmon salad and mixed fruit cocktail juice in a street-side setting.
60 min · Aalborg · 100-150 kr
open: Monday - Wednesday 10:00 – 22:00, Thursday – Saturday 10:00 – 00:00, Sunday 10:00 – 22:00
Overnight here
e.g. Danhostel Aalborg · Eyvind Andreasen B&B
Day 6 Skagen
- Transit
- 2h34
- Finish
- ~17:50
- Temperature
- 13.0°C–16.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 17.7h
10:35
11:40
Grenen Kunstmuseum read more
Discover a rich collection of paintings from the famous Skagen artists.
50 min · Skagen · free
12:45
13:50
Råbjerg Mile read more
Witness a massive moving dune reshaping the landscape before you.
50 min · Skagen
14:55
Bolcheriet bolcheriet.dk
Watch and taste as candy is made fresh before your eyes.
50 min · Skagen · Free
open: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
16:00
Water Tower search
Enjoy panoramic town views from this historic tower's summit.
50 min · Skagen · 10 kr, children 5 kr
open: 11:00-17:00
16:50
Restaurant De 2 Have restaurantde2have.dk
Savor meals while gazing out over two meeting oceans.
60 min · Skagen
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