Culture and Leisure
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Art and culture
The cultural policy in Denmark is very decentralised, which means that Aarhus is able to shape its own strong and independent policies. Read more about Art and Culture Policy in Aarhus.
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European Capital of Culture 2017
In 2017, Aarhus was the European Capital of Culture with the main theme ‘RETHINK’.
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Sport and leisure
Denmark has a long-standing tradition for popular involvement in leisure, but Aarhus is also Denmark’s number one city for sporting events. With its many activities and initiatives – from those organised by local associations to major international elite-level sporting events – the Department of Sport and Leisure is putting Aarhus on the map with major sporting events. Read more about Sport and Leisure Policy in Aarhus.
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Public Libraries
The public libraries in Aarhus are developing rapidly, and the new Dokk 1 – Urban Media Space complex opened its doors to the public in 2015. The libraries in the City of Aarhus are being transformed into community centres that embrace far more than the traditional lending of books. The libraries in Aarhus are internationally recognised for involving users in developing the services on offer. Read more about Public Libraries in Aarhus.
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