The charming market town of Randers on the Jutland Peninsula is a combination of picturesque nature reserves and cultural events. See historic architecture, museums and castles. Celebrate outdoor living with fishing, kayaking, biking and sailing and explore the waterfront parks and recreational areas.
Stroll along the quiet riverfront and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this small town. Hear the carillon play 49 bells at the Saint Mortens Church. Walk through the streets, browse the market shops, admire medieval buildings and enjoy the tranquil ambiance.
Learn about the town’s past at the Museum of Cultural History and view ancient artifacts at the Museum Østjylland. See eminent Danish painters of the 19th and 20th centuries at the Randers Art Museum. Step back in time to the 1960s at Graceland Randers, a unique replica of Elvis Presley's Memphis house.
Get insight into life on Denmark’s only natural river harbor at the Kyst- og Fjordcentret. Take a heritage craft workshop, fish or canoe on the lake, walk through marshes and cook a meal over an open fire.
Between the city and the river Gudenåen are the Randers Regnskov tropical zoo and rainforest. Here you can experience recreated rainforests of South America, Asia and Africa housed in three separate domes. Cool off at Water and Wellness, a subtropical family water park or experience thrills at Djurs Sommerland on one of Denmark’s biggest roller coasters.
A great spot to have a picnic with the family is in the meadows at Danmarks Parken. Stop for coffee at a café and say hello to the farm animals.
Randers is one of Denmark’s largest cities. It is located on the scenic Jutland peninsula and accessible by bus and train to all major city centers. Reach the city with a 1-hour drive from Aalborg Airport or a 3-hour drive from Copenhagen.
