AIS PTA HANDBOOK A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LIVING IN

Edited by: AIS Parent Teacher Association Version 2.0 10/08/2020

INDEX

TRANSPORTATION ...... 4 CYCLING ...... 4 BUS ...... 4 LETBANEN ...... 5 TRAIN ...... 5 FERRY ...... 5 DRIVING IN AARHUS / ...... 5 DRIVING LICENCE ...... 6 PARKING ...... 6 RECYCLING AND REUSING...... 8

GENBRUGSTATIONER (RECYCLING STATIONS) ...... 8 REUSE ...... 8 GENBRUGSBUTIKKER ...... 8 HOUSEHOLD WASTE ...... 8 STORSKRALD ...... 8 PANT RECYCLING SCHEME ...... 9 CHILD AND YOUTH BENEFIT ...... 10

CHILDREN’S DENTAL CARE ...... 10 CHILDCARE ...... 10 ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS ...... 11

CHILDREN’S CLUBS ...... 11 MUSIC ...... 11 ART ...... 11 CLUBS AND LEISURE TIME EDUCATION FOR ADULTS ...... 11 LEARN DANISH ...... 12 VOLUNTEERING ...... 12 HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL SERVICES ...... 12 SHOPPING MALLS AND DEPARTMENT STORES ...... 13

GROCERY STORES AND SUPERMARKETS ...... 13 SHOPS FOR CHILDREN ...... 14 PLACES TO SEE AND THINGS TO DO WITH CHILDREN ...... 15 PARKS ...... 15 AMUSEMENTS ...... 16 MUSEUMS ...... 16 ALSO WORTH VISITING ...... 17 FURTHER FROM AARHUS ...... 17 EATING OUT AND NIGHTLIFE ...... 18 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS ...... 20 RELIGIOUS WORSHIP / PRAYING ...... 21 NEM ID ...... 22 E BOKS ...... 23 MOBILEPAY ...... 23 INCOME AND TAX ...... 23

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TRANSPORTATION

CYCLING

Cycling is one of the most popular means of transportation in Denmark. Aarhus is a cycling friendly city with special paths for cycling. When cycling, you need to take into account several basic rules.

• Drive on the right hand side. • Wear a helmet. Even though it is not mandatory, your life in case of accident may depend on you wearing it. Make sure it meets all the safety requirements. • Use the cycling paths when available. You may not cycle on sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, or pedestrian areas. If there is no specific cycle path, you need to use the right side of the road. • Use hand signals when turning left, right, or stopping.

For more information on the rules of how to ride a bike, check this link.

Where to buy/get a bicycle in Aarhus There are bicycle shops all around town. Some of the best known are Fri BikeShop on Frederick Allé, Jensen on Vestre Ringgade or Rask Cykler on Nørre Allé. You can also find second hand bikes in all those shops. If you want to buy a second hand bike you it is a good idea to check the DBA (Danish Ebay) online portal at https://www.dba.dk or the local Facebook marketplace.

BUS

City buses and regional buses

Aarhus has an extensive bus network, which covers all the city and reaches out to the outskirts and to cities like , Viborg, Silkeborg, or . Routes are divided into zones depending on distances. You can check all routes in the app Minrejseplan, which can be downloaded as an app on your phone.

There are several kinds of tickets available: Single ticket, Multitrip ticket, Aarhus Card or Rejsekort among others. All tickets can be bought from the mobile phone app provided by Midttrafik. You can also buy a ticket from the automatic machines installed inside the buses (cash only). The bus drivers does not sell tickets, but can provide change. The single fare for zones 1 and 2 costs 22 kr. There is also a night bus service available covering several routes.

An adult holding a valid ticket can travel with up to 2 children (ages 0 - 15) for free. If your family or friends are visiting, the Tourist Ticket, which offers unlimited travel for 24, 48 or 72 hours, may be a good option. Also, you may consider the AarhusCARD or the ArrtractionPASS. The latter one also offers free admission to a whole bunch of museums and attractions in Central Denmark.

You can check routes, prices and tickets here.

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X buses and airport buses X buses are express buses that travel all around Jylland. Most X buses depart from Aarhus Central Bus Station. You can also get buses to Aarhus airport and Billund airport from the Aarhus Central Bus Station and the train station.

LETBANEN

Letbanen is the Danish word for tram. The tram service has two lines: L1 which runs from Aarhus H. to Grenaa and vice versa, and L2 which runs from Odder til Lystrup, and vice versa. Tickets can be bought at the tram platforms or you can use the tickets listed for bus services above.

TRAIN

DSB Tog is the name of the train service in Denmark. All trains can be boarded from Aarhus H. inside Bruuns Galleri and reach destinations including , Odense, and Hamburg. You can find destinations and prices here.

FERRY

Molslinjen operate regular fast ferry crossings between Aarhus and Sjællands Odde, a peninsula on the Northwest of . The crossing takes approximately 75 minutes and it is a further 90 minute drive from Sjællands Odde to Copenhagen. It is possible to travel on the ferry with a car, or as a foot or bicycle passenger. Kombardo operates a bus service through the ferry. It departs from the bus station or Ferry terminal in Aarhus and has the main train station in Copenhagen as final destination.

The ferry/bus combination offers a good alternative to driving or taking the train to Copenhagen with the advantage of a restaurant/cafe.

Tickets can be purchased here (in Danish) and significant savings can be achieved by booking early.

DRIVING IN AARHUS / DENMARK

Speed limitations, unless otherwise indicated, are as follows • 50 km/h in urban areas • 80 km/h on motorways outside urban areas • 130 km/h on most stretches of the motorway

Be particularly aware of bicycles since you will find them everywhere. Cycle paths are on the right, which means that you need to be careful when turning right. A green traffic light when turning right gives you no right of way above bicycles or mopeds, unless it shows a green arrow.

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You need to have your headlights on all the time. Unlike in other countries, where they are switched on only in special weather conditions or at night, in Denmark it is mandatory to have them on all the time.

At a roundabout, only use the indicators right before exiting.

Warning lights are only used when you need to warn other cars of danger ahead. The same goes for the horn.

DRIVING LICENCE

Licenses from EU countries, Iceland, Norway, the , and Liechtenstein

Driving licenses from the countries above can be used in Denmark for as long as needed without having to swap them for a Danish license. It is possible however to exchange them for a Danish license. In this case, it is not necessary to take a driving test. The procedure is to make an appointment with the Borgerservice and bring the required documentation.

Licenses from outside the EU

Licenses issued in a country outside the EU, Iceland, Norway, the Faroe Islands, or Liechtenstein need to be swapped for a Danish license. It is only possible to drive in Denmark with the foreign license from a country outside the EU for 90 days after having moved/taken up residency in Denmark so it is necessary to apply for a new license within those first 90 days. You will get all information in the Borgerservice at . For detailed information, see this link.

PARKING

Aarhus Kommune has a number of municipal parking lots distributed around the city. You can use two different pay methods: MobilePay or credit card. To pay with mobile, you need to download the application called ParkMan. You indicate the period of time during which you need the parking place and pay for the exact time you are using it. You can add extra time if you need to with the same app. If you are using a credit card, you need to pay in advance in the parking meter and enter your car’s number plate. You can’t cancel the action and you will get no refund in case you have used less time than the one you have paid for. It is not possible to pay by cash. Prices per hour are as follows when parking in downtown Aarhus:

Mon – Fri 8:00-19:00: 17 - 22kr Mon – Fri 19:00-23:00: 5 - 10kr Sat 8:00-16:00: 17 - 22kr Sat 16:00-23:00: 5 - 10kr Sun 8:00-18:00: 5kr (some places free)

In private parking lots different rules may apply.

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There are four free parking lots in Aarhus: Tietgens in Frederiksberg, Poppelpladsen in the Botanical Gardens, Tangkrogens Parkeringsplads, Ceres Park by the Tivoli amusement park, and Eugen Warmings Vej by the Gamle By.

When parking on the street, be aware of the signs informing you about the zones where parking is or is not permitted and about parking times. You should acquire a parking disc and stick it to the inside part of the windshield. When parking, the pointer should indicate the time of arrival.

Note that you may not stop or park within an intersection or less than 10 meters from the nearest curb of a crossing road. You will see yellow triangles on the curbstones marking the 10 meters, although sometimes they are not visible. The same 10 meters rule applies before a pedestrian crossing. Also note the continuous yellow lines indicating the bus stop where it is not allowed to stop or park the car.

You can learn more about parking in Aarhus here and here (in Danish.

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RECYCLING AND REUSING

GENBRUGSTATIONER (recycling stations)

At the” genbrugstation” you can drop things that you no longer need like old electronics, glass, cardboard, garden waste, or things to be recycled. The nearest Genbrugstation to AIS is located in Viby, Eskelundvej 13.

You can find more information here.

REUSE

The recycling station ReUse is different to other recycling stations. At ReUse you can drop old items you no longer use but which can be used by others. The concept of ReUse is to “leave what you can, take what you need”. At ReUse you can take stuff you need for free. This recycling station is located at Jægergårdsgade 170.

GENBRUGSBUTIKKER

All around Aarhus you will see small shops with the sign ”Genbrug” or “Genbrugsbutik”. These are shops where you can find second hand clothes, toys, or houseware. Most of them are charity shops like “Kirkens Korshær”, “Folkekirkens Nødhjælp” or “D’IN Genbrug”.

HOUSEHOLD WASTE

Household waste is commonly disposed of as following:

Affald: general waste like milk cartons, cling film, food waste or pizza boxes Glas, plast, metal: glass bottles, broken glass, plastic lids and bottles, plastic trays, cans, bottle tops, etc. Papir: books, newspapers, egg boxes, toilet paper rolls, etc.

For more detailed information see this link: https://affaldvarme.aarhus.dk/media/14194/how-to-sort-your-waste.pdf

STORSKRALD

In cases where you may have bulky and large items for trash, you can schedule a pickup (for free) of these items.

For more detailed information, see this link (in Danish).

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PANT RECYCLING SCHEME

Denmark operates a deposit return scheme for bottles and cans made from glass, metal or PET plastic. A nominal amount is added to the cost when the item is purchased. Such items can be returned in automated machines in most supermarkets in return for a voucher that can be used in the supermarket. Alternatively the value can be donated to charities such as Red Barnet (Save the Children), Røde Kors (Red Cross), or Kræftens Bekæmpelse (Danish Cancer Society), depending on the store where you return the bottles.

Many of the rubbish bins in Aarhus have an orange shelf that you can use for pant items to be collected safely and with more dignity by homeless people.

For more detailed information see this link.

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CHILD AND YOUTH BENEFIT

When working in Denmark, families with children are eligible for receiving child or youth benefit from the Danish State. Child benefit is an allowance received by parents with children from 0 - 15 years old. Youth benefit is an allowance received by parents with children between 15 -18 years old.

To know more about child and youth benefit, visit this link.

CHILDREN’S DENTAL CARE

Children and young people below 18 are entitled to free dental treatment in Denmark. The local clinic to which your child has been assigned automatically contacts parents to inform them about the dental care services available. It is possible to change your dental clinic and also to choose a private one, in which case you will have to pay 35% of the bill.

CHILDCARE

Primary school education in Denmark (Folkeskole) begins the year the child turns 6 years old.

The Danish State offers two options for children from 0 to 3 years old: a Vuggestue (nursery) or Dagpleje (family day care). A Vuggestue is a day care institution where larger groups of small children are taken care of whereas in family day care, the child is in a private home within a group of up to five children.

Children from 3 to 5 years old attend Børnehave (kindergarten). There are public and private kindergartens.

Childcare is partly financed by the state. Parents provide for approximately 30% of the actual cost.

For information about childcare in Aarhus, check this link.

You can also contact the Childcare Administration by calling 89 40 22 22

Mondays and Tuesdays from 9.00 to 12.00 Thursdays from 10.00 to 12.00 and 15.00 to 17.15

For personal assistance at the offices, make an appointment by phone.

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ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS

Joining a club is an excellent option for your children to keep active, meet new friends and have fun. Besides the clubs offered through the school as afterschool activities, there is a whole range of clubs in Aarhus.

CHILDREN’S CLUBS

Swimming: Aarhus 1900 Svømning Scouts: Marselisspejderne Gymnastics: AGF Gymnastik Ice skating: Skating rink at Horseback riding: Skaade Rideklub Sailing:

After school clubs (fritidscenter / ungdomsklub) are youth clubs where young people meet weekly to spend some time together while engaging in lots of fun activities. The clubs are organized by districts. Recommended for pre-teenagers and teenagers (ages 10 to 18).

Visit Ung I Aarhus and DUI Aarhus for more info.

MUSIC

If your child is interested in musical studies, the Aarhus Musikskole is an excellent option. Be aware that there is often a waiting list to sign up. They offer individual and group lessons for most instruments at all abilities together with a variety of bands. The school focuses on performance so you should expect your child to perform 2-3 small concerts each year.

ART

The following organizations offer a range of art classes for children aged 5 and up:

Aarhus Kunstakademi and Aarhus Billed og Medieskole

CLUBS AND LEISURE TIME EDUCATION FOR ADULTS

Check different clubs for adults here.

Leisure time education (in Danish): FO-Aarhus FOF

Another suggestion is to check out Meetup.

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LEARN DANISH

The Danish Ministry of Integration establishes three different programs for the immigrants/expats who want to learn Danish: DU1, DU2, DU3. DU1 targets students who can’t read or write, DU2 is meant for students who have basic education, and DU3 for students who have completed secondary education. After completing Module 5 in DU3 you will be granted a language certificate equivalent to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. If you intend to go to a Danish university, however, you are required to take Module 6.

In Aarhus, you can follow the official Danish language courses at Clavis Sprog & Competence, which is located in Ingerslevs Boulevard 3, quite close to the school.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering is part of the Danish culture. You will hardly find a Dane who is not a volunteer of one kind of another. In 2018, Aarhus was chosen European Volunteering Capital.

Examples of volunteer jobs are working in a charity shop, helping with the organization of events (NorthSide festival, Aarhus City Halvmarathon, Aarhus Classic Race, and many more), and offering a helping hand to vulnerable people or mentoring young children. While for some of these volunteer jobs speaking Danish is a must, you will also find other jobs where it is not a requirement.

If you are looking for a volunteer job that has a direct impact on your child, you can join the AIS Parents and Teachers’ Association (PTA committee) or volunteer as class parent. If your child has joined a local club, you can also offer your help there.

You will find volunteer jobs posted regularly here.

HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Always contact your own doctor first. Most doctors have a website where you can book appointments. If you need an appointment the same day, you must call your doctor, usually they have a set time in the morning where you can call in to make appointments. You may be met with an answering service in Danish, informing you about your number in the que. We suggest you talk to the secretary and find out what numbers you need to press to get through the system, or get a friend or neighbor to help you with the call.

If your doctor is closed for vacation, they will refer you to another doctor. If your doctor’s office is closed for the day, you must call Lægevagten at 70 11 31 31. In cases of emergencies you can call 112.

You may not go to the emergency room without prior consultation with your doctor or Lægevagten. In all medical cases you must have your CPR number ready.

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SHOPPING MALLS AND DEPARTMENT STORES

There are several big shopping malls in or around Aarhus:

Storcenter Nord - Finlandsgade 17

Bruuns Galleri - M.P Bruuns Gade 25

City Vest - Gudrunsvej 7,

Veri Center - Frijsenborgvej 5,

Viby Centret - Viby Ringvej 10

You can park your car for free in Storcenter Nord in the outdoor or in the indoor parking lot. Bruuns Galleri’s parking lot requires payment (Download the EasyPark app for your phone for easy payment). You can, however, get a refund of 1 hour parking if you shop in the supermarket Kvickly for minimum 50kr (let the assistant know when you pay for your groceries, you will need to inform them of the license plate number), or receive free parking if you visit Cinemaxx for a movie after 19:00 from Monday to Friday or after 18:00 at the weekend. You must enter the license plate number at the machine when purchasing your movie ticket, or ask at the kiosk.

There are two big department stores right in the middle of town:

Magasin - 2 Exclusive department store selling fashion and beauty products.

Salling - Søndergade 27 Upmarket department store selling fashion products, houseware and food. The food section is located on the basement floor and is worth a visit. The store has a magnificent rooftop with incredible panoramic city views, a chill out cafe and a restaurant. Concerts and DJ sessions are held regularly.

GROCERY STORES AND SUPERMARKETS

There is no shortage of supermarkets in and around the city: Føtex, Netto, Bilka (all three belonging to the Salling group), Menu, Fakta, Lidl, Rema 1000, Netto, Super Brugsen, Aldi, and Kvickly etc.

Fakta, Lidl, Rema 1000, Netto, and Aldi are discount supermarkets where you can find food and cleaning products at cheaper prices. Føtex, Bilka, and Kvickly are bigger stores that also offer clothes, homeware products, and stationery.

BAZAR VEST

In Bazar Vest you can find fresh fruit and vegetables, spices from the Middle East, meat like shawarma and eat delicious curries and falafels at cheap prices. Don’t miss the experience of buying here on a Saturday morning. 13

INGERLEVS BOULEVARD MARKET

The market sets up on the parking lot on Ingerslevs Boulevard every Wednesday and Saturday from 8.00 to 13.30. Here you will find the freshest fruits and vegetables sold by local sellers, as well as meat, fish, and cheese stalls all intersected by beautifully laid out flower stalls. On Saturdays you can also buy delicious freshly baked bread.

Hint: After drop off on Wednesdays, head to Go’ Kaffe at the top of the Boulevard, or Nabo Kiosk on the corner of Ingerslevs Plads and Odensegade, for a relaxing cup of coffee and a croissant before doing your shopping in the market.

HAVNENS FISKEHUS

Located at the harbour at Fiskerivej 6, this is the place to find the freshest fish in Aarhus.

SHOPS FOR CHILDREN (toys, arts & crafts, parties…)

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BR is a Danish toy chain with stores all over Denmark. In Aarhus, you will find it in Bruuns Galleri.

FLYING TIGER COPENHAGEN

This is a Danish variety store where you will find accessories and toys at very cheap prices. There is one in Storcenter Nord and two in the city center: Telefontorvet 9 and Ryesgade 18.

PANDURO HOBBY

Panduro sells a huge variety of arts and craft supplies like paper, tape, DIY kits, fabric, face painting. You will find it in Badstuegade 5-7.

PARTY LAND

Partyland sells all kinds of party supplies. You will find it in Storcenter Nord.

Check this link to see more shopping possibilities.

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PLACES TO SEE AND THINGS TO DO WITH CHILDREN

PARKS

BOTANICAL GARDEN The Botanical Garden is a beautiful park where you can take a pleasant walk around lovely trees and plants, picnic in the garden or visit the Tropical Houses, which display an interesting selection of tropical plants and flowers. Inside you will also find a nice and roomy cafeteria offering refreshments and light lunches. Right in the Botanical Garden, accessing it from Viborgvej, is (The Old Town), one of Aarhus main attractions. The Old Town is a picturesque open-air museum that recreates an old Danish town with houses from the 1700 to the mid 1970s.

MINDEPARKEN Without any doubt, this is the most popular park in Aarhus. It is located in a privileged setting, its green lawns gently sloping down from Palace towards the sea. Look out for when the Danish flag flies over the palace, as this means the Queen is staying there. Then you will also get to experience the guards at the gates to the palace. The park has a great playground area and lots of space for picnicking and relaxing. It is also very near Deer Park.

DEER PARK This is a family favorite. Your children will love to walk around the woodland watching and feeding the deer (bring a bag of carrots or apples). There are benches available for picnicking.

RISSKOV A lovely forest with walking paths and a big recreation space for children to play around and families to picnic.

LANGENÆS PARK Big lawn park with a running track, picnic areas and sports facilities.

SKANSEPARKEN One of the city’s oldest parks. It is located in downtown Aarhus and has a great playground area and beautiful lawns.

There are many other parks in Aarhus. To see all the parks with playgrounds, visit this link (in Danish).

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AMUSEMENTS

LEOS LEGELAND Indoors playground with lots of fun activities for children. It is just opposite Ikea so it is an excellent idea to stop here after a shopping spree. Your children will surely appreciate it. Birthday parties can be arranged here.

RUSH Trampoline park for children and adults. It can be reserved for birthday parties and celebrations.

TIVOLI FRIHEDEN Theme park with tons of attractions for families: roller coasters, free fall tower, carrousel, haunted house, electric cars. It also houses concerts and theatre. If you are going to be a regular visitor, make sure you get the seasonal pass.

DOKK1 Dokk1 is a vibrant cultural space that holds hundreds of different activities both for children and adults. With children areas both outside and inside, it is a perfect choice either on a clear or a rainy day.

BOWL'N'FUN Bowling alley for children and adults. Birthday parties can be celebrated here.

SPRINGCENTER Located in Risskov, this gymnastics pavillion is open to the public on Sundays. It can also be reserved for birthday parties.

MUSEUMS

MOESGARD MUSEUM Set in a stunning building, the offers a great opportunity to learn about the ancestors of the human race. The permanent exhibition holds an interesting display of pre-historical artefacts and well-preserved people from the Bronze Age with interactive explanations. The museum also has a shop and a wonderful café serving refreshments and lunches from 10:00 until 16:00.

Because of its wonderful location, the Moesgaard museum is worth a visit even if not entering the actual exhibition. The museum holds year round activities, including performances out in the open during summer.

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AROS ARoS is Aarhus’ art museum per excellence and one of the city’s landmarks. It holds permanent and temporary art exhibitions. Outside Copenhagen, it displays the largest art collection in Denmark, including Ron Mueck’s famous sculpture BOY. Its rooftop colored rainbow offers unrivalled views of the city. Consider buying the Aros Club membership for unlimited entrance during a full year. Check also the activities for the children which are usually organized at weekends.

VIKINGEMUSEET Right in the middle of the city, the Viking Museum tells you about the people who lived in Aarhus during the .

ALSO WORTH VISITING

• KVINDEMUSEET (Women’s Museum) • NATURHISTORISK MUSEUM (Natural History Museum) •

FURTHER FROM AARHUS

LEGOLAND BILLUND AND LEGO HOUSE First opened in 1968, Legoland is Denmark’s most famous amusement park. Amongst others, attractions include the iconic miniland, rollercoasters, canoes, a haunted house and mini boats.

Lego house, known as “House of the brick” is a family indoor attraction where both children and adults can experience the magic of building with Lego bricks.

Distance: 1 hour down south from downtown Aarhus

RANDERS REGNSKOV Randers Regnskov is a tropical zoo right in the middle of Randers. You can walk through the jungles of South America, the African rainforest or some Asian temple ruins while you try to a komodo lion, a sloth, or a lemur. Constrictor lovers can venture into the snake temple and see some free-roaming snakes and bat fans will be able to walk into a grotto full of hanging bats.

Distance: 40 minutes from downtown Aarhus

DJURS SOMMERLAND Djurs Sommerland is one of the best European theme parks and Scandinavia biggest amusement park. With more than 50 rides and several theme areas including a wet area, family fun is guaranteed.

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EATING OUT AND NIGHTLIFE

There is no shortage of restaurants, bars, and cafes in Aarhus. The city also offers a vibrant nightlife.

FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS

Aarhus Street Food Ny Banegaardsgade 46

This is without a doubt the most popular choice for the locals for a fun meal in a truly exciting atmosphere. Choose from dozens of stalls offering dishes from all over the world. Here you can taste Chinese baos, sweet potatoes Uganda style, Indian curries, Italian pasta, Mexican burritos, Turkish shawarma, Caribbean style meat, or Danish smørrebrød. Beer and wine lovers will also find a good beverage selection here. No need for reservation, just drop by and choose your food and your space. Open from 11:30 to 21:00.

Aarhus Central Food Market Skt. Knuds Torv 7-9

A posher and more intimate version of Aarhus Street Food, in Aarhus Central Food Market you can also choose food from a variety of stalls offering freshly prepared dishes.

Café Ziggy Tordenskjoldsgade 96 (Trøjborg)

Brunch at Ziggy’s is a good choice for a weekend lunch. Served until 13:00. Good value for money. Café Sidewalk Åboulevarden 56-58

A selection of different restaurants

Italian: Running Ping Prezzemolo Frederiksgade 37 Jægergårdsgade 85 Indian: Pizza Propia Pearl India Jægergårdsgade 7 Fredensgade 46

French: Spanish: Juliette Morena Mia Jægergårdsgade 54 Nørre Allé 98 Lecoq Mas Vino Graven 14-16 Klosterport 4B

Japanese: Vegetarian: Sota Sushi Bar Melone Vestergade 46 Frederiks Alle 96

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For gourmets

Hærværk Frederiks Allé 105 Awarded a Bib Gourmand in Guide Michelin Nordic Cities 2019, this trendy restaurant offers a menu that varies seasonally and daily. Ingredients chosen from the freshest produce in town.

Villa Dining Grenåvej 127 (Risskov) Exquisite dining experience set in a luxurious villa.

Nordisk Spisehus M.P. Bruuns Gade 31 Included in the 2019 Michelin Nordic City Guide, this is the place to enjoy the best Nordic cuisine in town.

Ferdinand Åboulevarden 28 First class dining in a relaxing atmosphere right in the middle of town. The open kitchen lets you see how your food is being prepared.

Langhoff & Juul Guldsmedgade 30 Gourmet Scandinavian cuisine served in a minimalist space.

Drinks and Nightlife

Jægergårdsgade: St. Pauls Apothek (cocktails) Forlæns & Baglæns (drinks) Din Vinbar (drinks) Bak&Skak Club (concerts and drinks)

Latin quarter / harbour area: Mig og Ølsnedkeren (beer bar) Fatter Eskil (live music club) Train (concert venue and nightclub)

Åboulevarden: LouLou (drinks) Café Viggo (drinks)

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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

June: NorthSide Festival: three-day music festival featuring well-known Danish and International artists Aarhus City Half Marathon: half marathon running through Aarhus city

July: Stella Polaris: in the Botanical Gardens (end of July) : eight-day jazz festival with concerts by international and local artists

August- September: Zulu Sommerbio: open air cinema in the Botanical Gardens : ten-day music, art and gastronomic festival. It is the biggest festival in the city Expats Reception: reception for expats with refreshments and welcome message from the town major

October: Gastroweek: first-rate gastronomy at friendly prices in some of Aarhus’ best restaurants

CINEMAS

Øst for Paradis (East of Eden) Paradisgade 9C Cozy cinema where you can enjoy independent movies with a glass of wine

Nordisk Film Biografer Skt. Knuds Torv 15 and also Tordenskjoldsgade 21 (Trøjborg)

Cinemaxx Biggest cinema in Aarhus within Bruuns Gallery M.P. Bruuns Gade 25

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RELIGIOUS WORSHIP / PRAYING

CHRISTIAN

Anglican: Møllevangskirken. Last Sunday of the month. Møllevangs Allé 49

Catholic: Vor Frue Kirke Vestergade 21

Evangelical Lutheran (): Christians Kirken. Monthly services in English Frederikshaldsgade 15

Lutheran: Kirke. Monthly services in English Gudrunsvej 88, Braband

Methodist: Betlehemskirken Hjarnøgade 1

HINDU

Ganesh Temple Teglvænget 93, Herning

Sree Abirami Amman Temple Nr. Askærsvej 24, Brande

ISLAM

Islamic Kultur Center Masjid Christiansgade 26

Fredens Moske Edwin Rahrs Vej 32 R, 1. tv. 8220 Brabrand

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NEM ID

As described on the site https://www.nemid.nu/dk-en/, NemID is “a common secure login on the Internet, whether you are doing your online banking, finding out information from the public authorities or engaging with one of the many businesses that use NemID. NemID consists of a user ID, a password and a code card containing codes (one-time passwords).”

Every time that you log on a service that requires NemID, you will be asked for your ID, your password and a code which you will see on your code card. The code card is a small plasticized card which you should keep secure. Once you use a code, it will not be valid anymore and you will be given an indication of how many codes you have left next time you use your NemID to log on. You can also get the NemID app instead of using the code card.

The NEM ID window looks as follows:

 CPR Number  Enter code

 Password

 Approve

 Log on / Disconnect

You can get your NemID card:

At the International Citizen Service: International Citizen Service West Åboulevarden 31, 1. st. floor, 8000 72 22 33 75 / [email protected] Office hours: Thursday 1pm - 5pm and Friday 9am - 1pm

Online, if you have a Danish passport or a Danish Driving License at: https://www.nemid.nu/dk-en/

On at your bank, when opening your bank account

You will need the following documents/information: • Passport ID • CPR no. • Danish address (rental agreement i.e.)

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e BOKS e Boks (electronic post box) is an online digital mailbox. It is linked to the user’s Danish personal registration number and is used to receive mail from the private sector as well as from public authorities. To use it with the public authorities, it is necessary to sync the eBoks with the user’s Digital Post account.

To sign up, go here

MOBILEPAY

MobilePay is a mobile payment app that will be very useful as payment method while living in Denmark. It is becoming the preferred method of payment by Danes given that it is very easy to use and easy to install.

The requirements to be able to use MobilePay is to have an Android or an iPhone smartphone with a Danish number where the app will be downloaded to, a CPR number and a Danish bank account with a credit card which will be the one associated to the MobilePay app to make the payments.

INCOME AND TAX

As a salary earner in Denmark, you must pay income tax. Income tax in Denmark is progressive, which means that the more you earn, the more tax you pay. You need to apply for a card number and a tax card to the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (SKAT). If you don’t apply for a tax card, your employer will automatically deduct 55% tax from your salary. You can apply for it online here.

Alternatively, you can use one of the following methods:

• International Citizen Service West Åboulevarden 31, 1. st. floor, 8000 Aarhus C 72 22 33 75 / [email protected] Office hours: Thursday 1pm - 5pm and Friday 9am - 1pm

• At the bank, when the bank account is opened

• In person at Skattecenter Aarhus You need to make an appointment by calling this number: 72 22 28 28

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• Using a consultancy company (Ernst & Young, Deloitte, etc)

Getting competent advice is advisable. It can save money, time, and future complications with the tax department.

Further information can be found here.

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Kind thanks to:

Li-Ha Luu Mark Lofthouse Jhanvi Jani Stinne Dewett Juancho Guajardo Miguel Brand Beatriz Papaseit Julia Budde

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