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Town in Region Nordjylland, Denmark
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Aars is a town in North Jutland, Denmark and the largest town in west Himmerland. The town is well known for its beautiful town centre and its many monuments and artworks by Per Kirkeby. At Christmas time, the town is also known for its extensive Christmas decorations.
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Aars Museum
An interesting and modern museum of art and cultural history, in a local context. An addition to the museum buildings has been designed by the world renowned artist Per Kirkeby.
Per Kirkeby has designed several buildings (the concert hall "Vesthimmerlands Musikhus ALFA", "Vesthimmerlands Museum" and "Vesthimmerlands Gymnatium" etc). Find walking routes and further information at Vesthimmerlands Museum.
Aars Lystanlæg
A beautiful and family friendly public park in the town centre. The park has several tables and benches, where you can enjoy a nice picnic, while the kids make use of the modern playground equipment in the park or play soccer on the grass.
'Aars stone' or 'DR 131'
The Aars stone is a late Viking Age runestone. Dated to the late 10th to early 11th century, it bears an inscription in memory of Toke Gormsson, known as Valtoke, who died at the Battle of Fýrisvellir. The stone reads: (Front) Asser placed this stone in memory of Valtóki, his lord. (Rear) The stone proclaims that it will stand here forever, and it will mark Valtóki's cairn. Toke was said to be Earl of Vendsyssel and even King or Earl of Scania. He was a son of Gorm the Old, but it has been said that he was an illegitimate child.
A large indoor venue, hosting a wide range of events, trade shows, expos and concerts.
ALFA Vesthimmerlands Musikhus
The modern concert hall is built from a sketch from the world renowned artist Per Kirkeby. It is a venue hosting a wide range of concerts, plays, musicals and comedy - concerts include some international artist.
Aars Teater Bio
A small but modern cinema, where you can see both Danish movies and international blockbusters. International movies are almost never dubbed - except for some kids movies.
A collection and archive of items relating to the Danish resistance during the second world war. The collection is situated in the basement underneath the public library and is open on request.
Aars Golfklub
Aars Golfklub offers varied natural surroundings with exciting and diverse layout - alternating between open landscape, small wooded areas, lakes and green fairways. The facility is designed for both younger and older players. The layout challenges golfers of any levels, but most come through with a reasonable score.
Aars Svømmehal og Friluftsbad
Public indoor and outdoor swimming pools for both swimming and recreation.
Hundeskoven, Aars Skov
A fenced-in forest-park dedicated to walking your dog without a leash. Your dog must be friendly towards other dogs, obey commands and not be in heat.
Hundeskoven, Halkær Å
Another fenced-in forest-park, the same rules to the former park apply.
Planetstien
The Planet Trail is a bicycle and hiking trail of approx. 7 km - stretching from Aars to Blære. The trail has been established to grasp the vast stretch of our solar system with pillars representing the planets in a size ratio of 1 : 1.000.000.000. The route stars at the sun, which is placed at the bus station in Aars, from where you can cycle or walk to Pluto, which is placed in the village of Blære. Next to each of the pillars, you'll find information about the individual planets.
Himmerlands Gokart Center
Only open for pre-booking.
Alanya Pizzeria
This family run pizzaria has room for 80 persons offers pizzas, pasta, burgers and steaks, etc.
Cafe 89 serves fast-food dishes, sandwiches, salads, pasta, burgers, steaks etc.
Fast food items, pizza, pasta, burgers and steaks etc.
The Great Wall of China Restaurant
Chinese all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant with Chinese food, Mongolian BBQ, sushi and fast food items.
Klemmen is a take-out restaurant, offering traditional Danish smørrebrød (open faced sandwiches) and hotdogs, as well as sandwiches and fast food dishes.
A take-out resraurant with healthy fast food options - salads, sandwiches and oven fried chicken/-spare ribs.
Small cafe offering great coffee, snacks and light tapas.
Thai restaurant.
Sushi restaurant.
Sushi restaurant.
A two storey disco/club.
Aviskontoret is a small, but cosy pub.
A charming and cosy town hotel in the town centre. The current buildings are from 1897, but the hotel has existed since at least 1688. The hotel has 27 modern rooms and a restaurant, with a seasonal menu, open for lunch and dinner.
Cosy Countryside Bed and Breakfast, situated only 3,5 km (2.17 miles) from Aars.
Countryside Bed and Breakfast, situated only 2 km. (1.2 miles) from Aars. The property is located at the Himmerlandsstien bike path (Viborg - Løgstør), which will take you directly to the centre of Aars. The rooms, which are placed in one end of the residence, have access to a private bathroom and it is possible to borrow refrigerator/freezer Mulighed for køl og frys. The property has a nice enclosed garden with a lake, where you can enjoy your breakfast. The property also houses chickens, cows and calves.
A holiday resort offering a wide range restaurants and activities - e.g., swimming pools, wellness centre, bowling, outdoor activities and golf courses.
A camping site for tents, caravans and campers/RV's - and they also offer cabins for rent. The site has an indoor pool.
Oustrup Vin
Oustrup Vin produces exclusive Danish wines, produced from grapes grown in the sandy soil of Himmerland. The 0.8-ha vineyard was established in 2001 by the Stenild and Myrup families. In 3 years 2500 vines were planted. The vines are mainly cared for by hand, and no chemical pesticides are used. The grape harvest takes place at the end of September / early October by gentle hand picking and sorting. The white wines are produced from "Zarles Pearl" and "Orion" grapes, while the red wines are produced from "Rondo", "Bolero" and "Leon Millot" grapes.
Peders Bageri
The location of Peders Bakery has housed a bakery non-stop since 1910. From approx. 1940 until 1974, the bakery was run by Dagny and N.B. Grønning. When the couple retired, the bakery was taken over by Bodil and Peder Kristensen - whom still owns the bakery. At the bakery you can buy traditional Danish pastries, cakes, bread, sandwiches and breakfast rolls.
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Skjold Burne has a wide selection of wines, beers, coffee and teas - as well as high quality chocolates and sweets.
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