Food destinations within easy reach of Aarhus, worth the train, the rental car or the early start.

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Djursland (Wild Oysters and Smoked Fish)

  • ★ 4.6
  • 45 min by car

Famous for Wild oysters from the Kattegat, cold-smoked eel and Mols Smokehouse

The Djursland coast an hour from Aarhus is the best wild oyster territory in Denmark. Booking recommended. Reservations advised. Cash and card accepted.

Drive east on Route 21 to the Djursland peninsula

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Ebeltoft (Molskroen Michelin dining)

  • ★ 4.4
  • 1 hour by car

Famous for Molskroen Michelin-selected restaurant on the Mols coast

The historic inn of Molskroen in Ebeltoft holds Michelin recognition and serves a tasting menu built around the Djursland coast produce. Booking recommended.

Drive east to Ebeltoft on Route 21; ferry option from Aarhus to Sjællands Odde possible

Silkeborg (Silkeborg Bryghus and lakeside dining)

  • ★ 4.2
  • 45 min by car or train

Famous for Silkeborg Bryghus craft beer, lake paddleboat lunches and lakeside restaurants

Silkeborg 45 minutes west of Aarhus sits on Denmark's largest lake district. Booking recommended. Reservations advised. Cash and card accepted.

Train from Aarhus H to Silkeborg, 50 min; or drive west on Route 15

Mariager Fjord (Fjord produce and smoked salmon)

  • ★ 4.1
  • 1 hour by car

Famous for Mariager fjord shrimp, smoked salmon and the medieval town inn

The Mariager Fjord north of Aarhus produces some of the finest shrimp and trout in Jutland. Reservations advised. A neighbourhood favourite.

Drive north on Route 507 to Mariager

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Randers (Naturpark and local food market)

  • ★ 3.9
  • 30 min by car or train

Famous for Randers Saturday market and Jutland farmhouse cheese

Randers 30 minutes north of Aarhus has one of the best traditional Danish town markets in Jutland on Saturday mornings, with farmhouse cheese.

Train from Aarhus H, 30 min; or drive north on Route 16

Horsens (Food history and local brewery)

  • ★ 3.8
  • 30 min by car or train

Famous for Horsens prison museum, Viking market in August and Horsens Brewery

Horsens south of Aarhus has a growing food scene anchored by Horsens Brewery and a Viking market in August that covers traditional food preparation.

Train from Aarhus H to Horsens, 35 min; or drive south on Route 10

Mols Bjerge (National Park foraging)

  • ★ 4.4
  • 50 min by car

Famous for Wild chanterelle foraging in September, sea buckthorn harvest and Nordic herbs

The Mols Bjerge National Park on the Djursland peninsula is the nearest serious foraging territory to Aarhus. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.

Drive east to Mols Bjerge National Park via Aarhus-Ebeltoft road

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