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Den Gamle By, Aarhus
An open-air museum recreating Danish urban life from the 16th century to the 1970s with 75 historic buildings moved from across Denmark.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Denmark · Europe
Hjortshøj is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Løgten, 11km from Den Gamle By, Aarhus.
Hjortshøj is a town located in Denmark. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Hjortshøj sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hjortshøj to your route.
Hjortshøj is a small railway town in Aarhus Municipality, Denmark. The town is located about 14 kilometres north of Aarhus, and has a population of 3,579 (1 January 2026).
Hjortshøj has a limited infrastructure including a primary school, a post office (in the local Brugsen), a bank and other ancillary businesses. ItRead more
is served by Hjortshøj railway station, located on the Grenaa railway line. Hjortshøj Church is a typical Danish white village church building dating back to 1100 CE; rebuilt in 1492.
The town is named after the round barrow of Hjortshøj, one of two in the area. Hjortshøj translates as "Barrow of Deers". The barrows has not been dated with certainty, but are thought to have been constructed in the Nordic Bronze Age. Along with Jelshøj, the highest natural point in Aarhus municipality, these pre-historic barrows are among the rare few left in the municipality, but are now all protected by law.
Hjortshøj has its own soccer team called Virup IF.
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Hjortshøj is located in Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 56.2481 latitude, 10.2653 longitude.
Hjortshøj has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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An open-air museum recreating Danish urban life from the 16th century to the 1970s with 75 historic buildings moved from across Denmark.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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