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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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Central Jutland, Denmark · Europe
Tilst is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gjellerup, 6km from Den Gamle By, Aarhus.
Tilst is a town located in Central Jutland, Denmark. With a population of 15,617, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Tilst sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tilst to your route.
Tilst is a suburban area of Aarhus, Denmark, situated 8 km to the northwest of Aarhus.
The Tilst area is marked by big city blocks and large traditional suburban areas. In the surrounding area are several superstores, which mainly serve the inner city population of Aarhus. The area is most commonly known for the BilkaRead more
warehouse, the largest in Denmark and the only one of its kind in the Aarhus area.
The area is divided by the intercity Viborgvej road, with Tilst on the northern side, and the True and Skjoldhøj area situated to the south, bordering Brabrand and Hasle. Tilst has a relatively high density of immigrants compared to the rest of Aarhus, and the suburb is home to many ethnic groups.
Tilst is divided into several neighbourhoods, each one usually identified by its location or street names. One area for example, a residential one near the lake of Geding Sø in the western parts, is known as Blomsterkvarteret (The Flower Quarter) since all the streets are named after flowers. There is a relatively large industrial park, with mostly light industry, in the eastern outskirts of Tilst.
The local public school is Tilst Skole, and the local gymnasium is called Langkær Gymnasium og HF.
The local church, Tilst Kirke, founded in the 12th century is among the oldest churches in Scandinavia, but with several additions from the 15th century.
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Tilst is located in Central Jutland, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 56.1938 latitude, 10.1128 longitude.
Tilst has a population of approximately 15,617 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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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