Højbjerg: Moesgaard between forest, culture and Aarhus Bay

Højbjerg with a view of Moesgaard

Moesgaard Museum presents scenographed and dramatized stories about people from the past and the present. The roof of Moesgaard provides an outward-looking vantage point: from there, you can enjoy an impressive view over Aarhus Bay and the landscape south of the city. The presentation inside the museum and the view from the roof therefore set two different accents. In the museum’s narrative, the present is explicitly placed alongside the past.

Forest, landscape and protected nature

Moesgård Skov is an old deciduous forest covering 153 hectares and home to a diverse range of birds and wildlife. The natural and cultural landscape of Moesgaard covers 100 hectares. The southern part of Moesgård Skov and the forest area between Strandskovvej and the water are protected natural areas of the European Union. The old deciduous forest and the areas by the water represent different aspects of the same landscape. Forest, open landscape and protected areas give the stay a strong connection with nature.

Oldtidssti: Hiking through the landscape

The Oldtidssti hiking trail is part of the Moesgaard landscape. For active travellers, hiking therefore takes its place alongside nature observation and cultural history. The trail fits into an environment where an impression of the landscape can be combined with views of Aarhus Bay and a museum visit. Anyone who would like to spend time outdoors can include the Oldtidssti as a hiking trail in their daily plans. The hiking trail thus serves as a separate point of reference alongside the museum visit.

Vikingedage on a fixed date

The Moesgaard Vikingedage also provide a clear cultural and historical focus. They take place every year in calendar week 30. At the Moesgaard Vikingedage, visitors can experience how Vikings lived and engaged in crafts, trade, food, games, legends and music. The fixed date in calendar week 30 provides a set point in time for annual planning. The event combines practical activities with legends and music. Crafts and trade refer to practical activities, while legends and music form a cultural framework.

Bus connections for orientation

For travel from central Aarhus, city bus route 18 runs directly to Moesgaard and takes about 25 minutes. In addition, bus route 31 runs from the bus station to Moesgård Strand. The journey starts either in the city centre or at the bus station and leads to different Moesgaard destinations. The approximate duration of 25 minutes provides a specific timeframe for the journey from the city centre. This connection therefore provides a specific timeframe for daily planning. Anyone who would also like to include Moesgård Strand alongside the museum and landscape can add the second connection separately to their daily plans.

Other places for regional comparison

If you would like to consider Højbjerg in a regional context, you can also include Risskov, Viby J, Løgten, Harlev, Beder Malling, Egå, Malling and Ajstrup.

For the overall travel overview: Aarhus Municipality.