Aarhus City Pass Comparison 2026
Aarhus's honest headline: the AarhusCARD, this city's former multi-attraction pass, is confirmed discontinued by visitaarhus.com itself — no replacement city-wide pass currently operates here, so every attraction below (ARoS, Den Gamle By, Moesgaard Museum, Aarhus Cathedral, Marselisborg Palace Gardens) is bought and visited on its own terms.
| Feature | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|
| Starting Price | Varies per site |
| Validity | Per ticket |
| Format | Varies by seller |
| ARoS Aarhus Art Museum | 200 kr |
| Den Gamle By (The Old Town) | 205 kr (28 Mar-31 Dec); 145 kr (1 Jan-27 Mar) |
| Moesgaard Museum | 190 kr (180 kr online) |
| Aarhus Cathedral | Free |
| Marselisborg Palace Gardens | Free |
| 💡 Best For | The only option — the AarhusCARD is confirmed discontinued and no replacement city-wide pass currently covers Aarhus, so every paid attraction (ARoS, Den Gamle By, Moesgaard Museum) is bought as its own ticket. Aarhus Cathedral and Marselisborg Palace Gardens cost nothing regardless. |
| Varies per site · Individual Tickets |
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 The only option — the AarhusCARD is confirmed discontinued and no replacement city-wide pass currently covers Aarhus, so every paid attraction (ARoS, Den Gamle By, Moesgaard Museum) is bought as its own ticket. Aarhus Cathedral and Marselisborg Palace Gardens cost nothing regardless.
See full comparison
- Validity
- Per ticket
- Format
- Varies by seller
- ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
- 200 kr
- Den Gamle By (The Old Town)
- 205 kr (28 Mar-31 Dec); 145 kr (1 Jan-27 Mar)
- Moesgaard Museum
- 190 kr (180 kr online)
- Aarhus Cathedral
- Free
- Marselisborg Palace Gardens
- Free
Data sources & verificationChecked against 5 official and provider sources, verified on or after 2026-10-01. Some products shown on this page are not yet covered by our canonical fact records.
View sources
Checked against 5 official and provider sources, verified on or after 2026-10-01. Some products shown on this page are not yet covered by our canonical fact records.
| Fact | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| Aarhus Cathedral (Aarhus Domkirke)Attraction details | Aarhus Cathedral (official site, aarhusdomkirke.dk), cross-checked with visitaarhus.com | |
| ARoS Aarhus Art MuseumAttraction details | ARoS Aarhus Art Museum (official site, aros.dk) | |
| Den Gamle By (The Old Town Open-Air Museum)Attraction details | Den Gamle By (official site, dengamleby.dk) | |
| Marselisborg Palace GardensAttraction details | The Danish Royal House (official site, kongehuset.dk), cross-checked with visitaarhus.com | |
| Moesgaard MuseumAttraction details | Moesgaard Museum (official site, moesgaardmuseum.dk) |
"Last verified" means a person checked that specific fact against that specific source on that date. It is not a page-publication date, a file-modification date or a build date. Prices and rules can change at any time — always confirm the current figure with the provider before booking.
Spotted an outdated price or an error? Tell us:localexperiencescitypass@gmail.com
Things to do in Aarhus
SponsoredProvided by our commercial partner GetYourGuide — bookings made through this section may earn LocalExperiences a commission. See our Editorial Transparency page.
Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. The AarhusCARD is confirmed discontinued — this is the honest headline finding
Confirmed directly on visitaarhus.com, including a dedicated page at visitaarhus.com/aarhuscard-is-discontinued stating plainly: "The city card AarhusCARD is discountinued and is unfortunately no longer available. This means that it is no longer possible to purchase or use this benefit card." Research for a replacement city-wide pass (Go City, Turbopass, or any new local product) turned up nothing — no multi-attraction pass of any kind currently operates in Aarhus.
02. Buy Aarhus's paid attractions individually
With no pass on the market, compare official ticket prices site by site: ARoS Aarhus Art Museum (200 kr), Den Gamle By (205 kr in the 28 Mar-31 Dec season, 145 kr in the 1 Jan-27 Mar season), and Moesgaard Museum (190 kr at the door, 180 kr online) are the paid attractions on this page.
03. Aarhus Cathedral and Marselisborg Palace Gardens are free regardless
Aarhus Cathedral charges no admission to its interior (confirmed on aarhusdomkirke.dk and visitaarhus.com); only a seasonal bell-tower climb carries a separate, currently unconfirmed fee. Marselisborg Palace Gardens are free to the public whenever the Danish royal family is not in residence — the palace building itself is not open to visitors.
04. Den Gamle By's price changes with the season — know which rate applies
Confirmed directly on dengamleby.dk/priser: a lower winter/spring rate (145 kr adult) runs 1 January-27 March, and a higher rate (205 kr adult) runs 28 March-31 December. Check the date of your visit before budgeting for this attraction.
05. Moesgaard Museum rewards booking online
Moesgaard Museum's own ticket shop confirms a small discount for buying online ahead of a visit (180 kr vs 190 kr for an adult, 100 kr vs 110 kr for a student) — a simple way to save a little and skip the queue.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
A Modern Art Day
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum's rainbow-coloured rooftop walkway and rotating exhibitions make for a half-day visit in the city centre, a short walk from the cathedral.
A Full Day in the Old Town
Den Gamle By is large enough to fill most of a day — budget time, not just money, and check which seasonal price bracket applies before you go.
An Archaeology & Viking History Half-Day
Moesgaard Museum, a short bus ride south of the centre, covers Danish prehistory and the Viking age in a landmark turf-roofed building — buy online ahead for a small discount.
A Free Landmarks Day
Aarhus Cathedral and Marselisborg Palace Gardens cost nothing to visit — pair them with a walk through the city centre or along the harbour for a budget-friendly day.
Detailed Attraction Guides
Verified 2026 prices and booking rules for Aarhus's most-visited sites.
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum Guide
Ticket pricing, the 'Your Rainbow Panorama' rooftop walkway, and why no pass is needed.
Den Gamle By (The Old Town) Guide
Seasonal ticket pricing for Denmark's open-air town museum, and opening hours.
Moesgaard Museum Guide
Ticket pricing, the online-booking discount, and what's inside Denmark's leading archaeology museum.
Aarhus Cathedral Guide
Confirmed free access to Denmark's longest and tallest cathedral, and its service hours.
Marselisborg Palace Gardens Guide
Confirmed free royal garden access, and when it closes for the royal family's visits.
Things to do in Aarhus
SponsoredProvided by our commercial partner GetYourGuide — bookings made through this section may earn LocalExperiences a commission. See our Editorial Transparency page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best city pass for Aarhus?
Is the AarhusCARD still available?
Is there a Go City or Turbopass product in Aarhus?
Is Aarhus Cathedral free to visit?
Are Marselisborg Palace Gardens free?
Does Den Gamle By cost the same all year?
Spending 1, 2, or 3 days here?
Discover example itineraries with an integrated Google Maps route and travel tips.