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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
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Tilst
Central Jutland, Denmark · Europe
About Tilst
Tilst is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gjellerup, 6km from Den Gamle By, Aarhus.
Tilst is in Central Jutland, Denmark, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gjellerup, about 4 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tilst?
Within an hour or so of Tilst: Den Gamle By, Aarhus (6 km), Djurs Sommerland (37 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Rømø Causeway.
Where is Tilst?
Tilst is in Central Jutland, Denmark, about 4 km from Gjellerup.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,617
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Denmark
- Region
- Central Jutland
- Timezone
- Europe/Copenhagen
- Coordinates
- 56.1938, 10.1128
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Worth the detour from Tilst
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Djurs Sommerland
Denmark's biggest amusement park in Jutland with over 60 rides and attractions across themed areas.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Tilst
- 78 kmNew Little Belt BridgeSuspension bridge carrying the E20 motorway between Jutland and Funen, opened in 1970 alongside the older 1935 crossing.
- 79 kmOld Little Belt BridgeThe elegant 1935 steel truss bridge linking Jutland and Funen at Middelfart. Now a quiet scenic crossing beside its motorway successor, with bridge-walking tours on its upper girders.
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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