Aros Cruises

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Nov 5 3:00 PM-4:15 PM

Harbour tour with guideHerman Sallings Plads 2, 8000 Aarhus C

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Nov 6 3:00 PM-4:15 PM

Harbour tour with guideHerman Sallings Plads 2, 8000 Aarhus C

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Nov 7 3:00 PM-4:15 PM

Harbour tour with guideHerman Sallings Plads 2, 8000 Aarhus C

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Nov 7 7:00 PM-9:00 PM

J-Day at M/S HeleneHerman Sallings Plads 2, 8000 Aarhus C

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Nov 8 3:00 PM-4:15 PM

Harbour tour with guideHerman Sallings Plads 2, 8000 Aarhus C

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Harbour Cruise with JULDAMPEREN®

For 7th year in a row, THE CHRISTMAS STEAMPER® sails harbor transmission Adult ticket: 160, - Children ≤ 12 years: 50, - Children under 3 years old: Free Is there anything better than a mug of steaming hot mulled wine and fluffy apple slices with jam? It was supposed to be delicious hot cocoa with whipped cream. When the days get short and winter sweeps us in snowy and chilly days, the time has come for all our cozy Christmas traditions. Every Christmas we decorate and M/S Helene is transformed into the Christmas steamer® and then mulled wine and apple slices are served in long courses, while our guide tells about everything we see on our boat trip. We look forward to sharing the magic of Christmas with you.

From DKK 160

Harbour tour with guide

On Saturday, November 15, Helene transforms into the CHRISTMAS STEAMER® and then stands for the rest of the year in the sign of Christmas. See more and book your tickets right here: JULDAMPEREN * Take a relaxing tour through Aarhus harbour and experience the city from a completely new angle. Experience the breathtaking view of Aarhus from the lake side and hear about the architecture, art, the beautiful old wooden ships and everything else we see along the way. It's all spiced up with little anecdotes and insightful tales. Our guide tells you about Dokk1, Aarhus Flydedok, Aarhus Ø, Kampanilen, Icebjerg, Lighthouse and Fisheries Harbour. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the experience, the narrative and maybe a cup of freshly brewed coffee with the cake of the day. If you want more than coffee, our friendly staff is always ready at the bar with everything from good wines to draft beers, soft drinks and snacks. \ You can see our menu here: Menu Come on board and let us give you an unforgettable experience on the water!

From DKK 160

Floating 60' cosiness

*When Grandpa was a child, so... * Price for boat trip and homemade tartelettes 295, - Do you know that your grandfather's stories are always a little more magnificent and amazing than what you have experienced? Now you can do it yourself! Come along for a fun evening with cool Danish classics. Everything from homemade tartelettes that grandma made them to draft beer and Four Jacks on the gramophone. An evening shrouded in brown tavern atmosphere, music quiz with prizes up for grabs and old robber stories.

From DKK 295

J-Day at M/S Helene

Then the snow finally falls and we celebrate J day Price for sailing: 120, - We start this celebration in the name of beer with a wonderful sailing with M/S Helene around the harbour of Aarhus. And on the occasion of the evening there are beers for 50, -. We dock and then, as one of the first in Aarhus, are visited by Tuborg's rewarding Santas. \ Then the evening is underway, and ready for the perfect bar hop... J-dag in Aarhus is the traditional celebration of Tuborg's Christmas brew, which is released on the first Friday in November, when Tuborg's Christmas brew is released at 8:59 p.m. \ In addition to “the snow falling” and Tuborg Julebryg being released, J-dag in Aarhus also marks an evening of Christmas brew and Christmas beer at many bars and restaurants in the city, where you can often experience Tuborg's gnomes and the evocative Christmas brew release.

From DKK 120

Cake table

☕ Coffee, Cake & Cocoa — Afternoon Trip for the Whole Family Price for sailing and cake table: 165, - Hop aboard the M/S Helene for an afternoon filled with fun at sea. On this tour we serve a classic coffee table with three different cakes from the local bakery Mor Anna — as homely and tasty as you can imagine. For the adults there is freshly brewed coffee, and for the little ones (or childish souls) hot cocoa with whipped cream. \ While the cakes are enjoyed, we sail out through Aarhus Harbour, past houseboats, Aarhus Island and the green surroundings of Risskov. This trip is perfect for both children and adults — a little break from everyday life, where you can gather for something good for the palate, fresh air and a cozy boat trip.

From DKK 165

We sail to meet Santa Claus

*Join us to get Santa on the water with the CHRISTMAS STEAMER® * *Price: 160, - for adults and 50, - for children under 12 years. Children under 3 years old are free of charge. * True to tradition, we pick up the tugboat, Jacob, Santa Claus on November 14 and we follow along on the way back to the port. We start with a pleasant harbour tour on JULDAMPEREN®. The whole ship is decorated for Christmas with spruce and Christmas decorations and you can buy mulled wine, hot cocoa and apple slices with icing sugar and jam. There is the first parquet to see all the festivities at close range when the Christmas Parade begins at DOKK1

From DKK 160

Jule Banko Boat with beautiful prizes

Come along to the funniest and most entertaining Jule Banko on the harbour and maybe even in the whole of Aarhus *Price for sailing: 160, -. Children ≤ 12 years: 50, - . * 3 pcs. sandwiches: 180, -. Mulled wine: 40, -. Hot cocoa: 40, -. 3 pcs. apple slices: 35, - We have decorated our beautiful Helene and transformed her into the Christmas steamer® with fir trees, garlands and everything that belongs to Christmas. Get ready for an entertaining evening on the water, where the ship is loaded with amazing prizes from local traders. On board you will be guided through the mysteries of the game by our obvious hosts, who provide smiles and laughter as the excitement rises and the evening's winners are found. The bank counters are free, the bar is open and an evening of excellence is guaranteed. Take friends, family or colleagues under the arm and be part of the most festive evening at sea. *We serve sandwiches at 7 p.m. *\ If you have not ordered sandwiches, you are welcome to come at a later time, but before 20.00, when we leave the dock. We look forward to welcoming you aboard for an exceptional bank night. *NB: Sailing is subject to min. 30 enrollees. *

From DKK 160

Christmas lunch aboard the JULDAMPEREN®

Make it easy and fun to hold Christmas lunch Price for sailing, Christmas lunch, Banko and karaoke: 395, - If you are a group of friends, family or maybe a small company who would like to organize a RAW CHRISTMAS LUNCH in the easy way - then this is just for you. There is room for everyone, big and small... We serve the very large Christmas table and after eating we have Christmas music, banko with amazing prizes and we finish with the possibility of karaoke. It's set up for the party... Our skilled team has put all their love into creating a festive experience that you can enjoy with colleagues, friends or family. It will be a Christmas lunch out of the ordinary and we look forward to sharing it with you. We make sure that you are seated together and at slightly larger events, it is possible to reserve a deck and even the whole ship.

From DKK 395

Lunch sailing

Enjoy your lunch at the ocean Price for sailing and 3 sandwiches: 340, -. Children ≤ 12 years 230, -. Children under 3 years old sail free of charge. Join us on a relaxing sailing trip where we can enjoy the view and each other in peace. Our skilled staff takes drink orders and serves sandwiches right after departure and then just sit back and enjoy 2 hours of tranquility with good food and cozy get-togethers.

From DKK 340

Experience a Breathtaking Lucia Sailing

Magical Lucia Sailing *Price for sailing: 160, -. Children ≤ 12 years: 50, -. Children under 3 years old: free of charge. * We take part in the Lucia Parade together with Aarhus Canoe and Kayak Club. Wearing the most beautiful suits with lights fluttering softly in the wind, they paddle slowly from the marina to Dokk1 in kayaks decked with sparkling lights and spruce. We follow the breathtaking parade and it's like being in the middle of an adventure filled with music and light. At Helene, we also sing the light forward. *Now the light is carried forward proudly on your crown around the house and home the song shall tone. * We look forward to welcoming you aboard for an unforgettable Christmas trip on the water.

From DKK 160

Rosé & Shrimp

Rosé, Shrimp and Roundtrip — your perfect summer evening in Aarhus Havn Price for sailing including shrimp and rosé ad libitum: 495, - Imagine a balmy summer evening when the sun glistens in the water's surface and you sit back with a glass of ice-cold rosé in your hand. When the summer air is still at a standstill in the sidewalk cafes, you can breathe freely in the gentle sea breeze — as you glide slowly through Aarhus Harbour aboard our charming M/S Helene. From Herman Sallings Plads, just behind the Cathedral, we sail out towards Aarhus Ø, the houseboats, the marina, the wooden ship harbour and the Riis Skov. All around you sound laughter, clinking glass and the gentle rumble of the waves. It's harbor cruise with flavor, style and summer vibe -- and an experience you'll belatedly forget. Cool rosé & big, nice willow-self shrimp from Clausen's Fiskehus In the midst of this maritime tranquillity, indulge in fantatstic arrow-even shrimp from Clausen's Fiskehus, freshly baked bread from Groft, homemade aioli -- and, of course, rosé ad libitum. Yes, you read that right: ad libitum. When the company is good, and the sea view even better, the glass should never be empty. A little adventure in the middle of the city Along the way, M/S Helene's smiling crew make sure you can just sit back and enjoy it all. The mood is unpretentious, the boat is accessible to everyone, and the view is constantly changing. It's a different way to experience Aarhus — calm, sensual and full of life. Perfect for girlfriend nights out, celebration and pampering Whether you're into a girls' night out, a summer date, a special celebration or just need a break with colleagues or friends, the Rosé & Shrimp cruise with Aros Cruises is the obvious start to a magical evening. You just show up -- we'll take care of the rest.

From DKK 495

Tasting Thursday

Tasting Thursday at M/S Helene — bubbles & waves in Aarhus Havn\ Price for sailing and champagne: 295, - Kick off your Thursday night with style, taste and vibe aboard the MS Helene. For our exclusive Tasting Thursday you will be pampered with two glasses of selected champagnes from Champagne Stories, delicate snacks and 1 ¼ hour sailing in Aarhus Harbour — all served with a smile, great music and a little surprise to take home. Bubbles with history -- straight from Champagne The tour starts with a short and inspiring presentation of the champagnes, where you will gain insight into both taste and origin. After this, just sit back and enjoy the golden view while MS Helene sails through Aarhus Island, past the houseboats, the marina and the atmospheric harbour life. Whether you're going to dinner in the city, on a date, a trip with friends or celebrating a special occasion, this is the perfect way to start the evening with peace of mind and bubbly anticipation.

From DKK 295

Cocktail Cruise

Cocktails & Cruise — start your Friday in style in Aarhus Havn Price for sailing and 2 cocktails: 295, - Friday, 5:30 p.m. The sun is setting over Aarhus, and M/S Helene is getting ready for departure from Herman Sallings Plads. Onboard awaits 1.5 hours of leisurely harbor cruise with cocktails, music and great atmosphere -- and yes, it's as delicious as it sounds. We'll start with some small anecdotes about cocktails and maybe you can get some tips and tricks so you can shake your favorites yourself at home. \ Already here you will be served the first cocktail — and the next one will follow soon after. The first two cocktails (or mocktails) are in the price, and there are whole10 tempting flavors to choose from.. Already here you will be served the first cocktail — and the next one will follow soon after. The first two cocktails (or mocktails) are in the price, and there are a whole 10 tempting flavors to choose from. Do you want to taste more? Then you can buy cocktails from 75 DKK or grab a clip card with 8 cocktails for only 550 DKK It's both festive and colorful — and it's Friday. Around Aarhus Harbour — with taste and music While M/S Helene glides serenely past Aarhus Island, the houseboats, the marina and the historic fishing harbour, we provide delicious music and a vibe you won't find anywhere else in the city. You can enjoy the view, sip cocktails and share the moment with girlfriends, co-workers or your Friday date. And should you get a little hunger, we offer:\ **Nachos: 65, -\ Chip basket: 30, -\ Toast: 25, -**

From DKK 295

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About Aros Cruises

Aros Cruises APs offers a unique opportunity to experience Aarhus from the seaside. With our harbour tours, charter trips and event cruises, you can enjoy the maritime atmosphere and learn about Aarhus' rich trade history, culture and famous sights. Our tours are designed to provide you with a relaxing and informative experience where you can enjoy views of the city from the water. We offer both public and private events that can be adapted to your needs, whether it's a corporate party, a bachelor party or a cozy day with the family. Our boat, M/S Helene, is equipped with a fully equipped bar offering beer, spirits, soft drinks, coffee and cocoa, so you can relax with a drink in hand while enjoying the trip. We are proud to be Tripadvisor's #1 Havnerundfart in Aarhus, and our guests praise us for our service and the amazing experience we offer. We look forward to welcoming you aboard and providing you with an unforgettable experience on the water.