Visit Randers

Randers is a city in eastern Jutland with 61,163 inhabitants (2014), making it Denmark's sixth largest city. In East Jutland, is Randers the second largest city after Aarhus

Throughout Randers municipality live there in total more than 96,000 people.

In recent years, Randers city, as one of the few that managed to maintain a positive population growth. It is predicted that the city and the municipality will continue to be growth, so that the number of inhabitants in the municipality will grow to nearly 103,000 inhabitants before the 2023rd

Randers is situated 39 km north of Aarhus at the mouth of Gudenåens northeast end while the bottom of Randers Fjord with steep hills on the north side. From ancient times Randers been an important hub for north-south roads that met at the narrow crossing point at Randers, which also had access by ship into Randers Fjord. Today there are train connections to Langå and Hobro from the city railway station, like all IC trains heading north stop here. Randers is located in the part of Region Midtjylland east, as popularly referred to as Crown Jutland.

A day or so in Randers
In Randers, everything close together, so with a day in Randers, you can achieve much without getting out of breath!

Park your car in the parking garage at Randers Harbour and follow the "star route" around the city. "Star Route" is an almost 3 km long route that points the way to fun stories and interesting places in the city. The big stars are signs that there is something special you need to be aware of. The small stars will guide you in the right direction.

In the booklet "Star Route in Randers" you will find descriptions and explanations to the route. Take a lunch break on the route, for example. Niels Ebbe's House, which also provides the setting for stories about Niels Ebbesen, who beat the bald-headed count to death at this same address back in the year 1340th.

Hiking
The nature around Randers invites to historical walks in peace and quiet - here is time for recess at Sødring Wildlife Sanctuary at the fjord's mouth in the Kattegat an early morning at sunrise. Discover the playful seals at polders and Randers Fjord 'rich birdlife.

It's moments where you forget time. Take a quiet walk and follow a path 32 km along Randers Fjord to Randers Harbour. Continue along Pram bearer path all the way to Silkeborg and extend if necessary. migration with additional 71 km.

Time stands still while walking. Spend the night under the starry sky in shelters along the Gudenåen or take a relaxing overnight stay at a campground, inn or hotels in Randers Or maybe a bed and breakfast

Christmas in Randers
Christmas in Randers is something very special. There is adorned cozy up in the small medieval streets that are light in the big Christmas tree on City Hall Square, and there is made fine Christmas house up, which can be traded.

You can also ride a Christmas tram, go ice skating on the ice rink at Østervold and more.
Everywhere in Randers is cozy Christmas events in December.

Randers offers plenty of good and exciting experiences. From exotic animals in Randers Rainforest, sources in the stomach settled approx to the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" at Graceland Randers. There are interesting art in the urban space and the Randers Museum of Art, and Museum Jutland and Crafts Museum welcomes you to a look into the past. If you run out in the area around Randers, there are many beautiful nature and lovely castles and parks that you can enjoy.

Bars and nightlife
Randers have a hectic nightlife, which unfolds in the entertainment street, where there are many restaurants, discos and bars. The city bubbles simply of life even at night. Amusement street is via a pipeline provided with beer indoors as well as outdoors. So you're always sure to get a cold beer.

Dare to spend the night in the jungle?

Discover Randers Rainforest
In the center of Randers You will find Randers Rainforest, which is located between the Gudenå and Randers center.
Randers Rainforest, is one of Denmark's biggest /Provence? attractions, here you can visit three continents at once, namely the South American, Asian and African rainforest. Here is a tropical climate, and you can include see cascading waterfalls, giant lianas and buttress trees.

Graceland Randers
Graceland Randers is a replica of Elvis Presley's house in Memphis, Tennessee.

Here you can see the largest collection of original Elvis effects outside the United States, including with one of Elvis' stage costumes, which are found only at Graceland Randers.

At Graceland Randers you will also find a small movie theater, banquet facilities and an Elvis shop with lots of souvenirs.

Graceland Randers also include Highway 51 Diner, where you can get food made by Southern recipes, incl. Elvis' favorite food - A peanut butter sandwich with jam, grilled banana and bacon.

A visit to Graceland Randers is a unique experience that you should not miss!

In Randers there are many different accommodations, museums and attractions. Randers speaks to all the senses. Here are experiences for everyone, art, culture, music, theater, shopping, eat in Randers, nature mm.

Read more about Randers district and  Landsbyer i Randers municipality

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