Basic Information

Address and Location​

Aarhus Deer Park (Marselisborg Deer Park) is located in the south of Aarhus City, with the specific address being Ørneredevej 6, 8270 Højbjerg, Denmark. It is located in the scenic Marselisborg Forest, covering an area of ​​22 hectares, surrounded by lush trees and tranquil lakes, providing an ideal habitat for deer. ​

Opening hours​

The deer park is open all year round, from sunrise to sunset every day. Visitors are advised to visit during the day when the sun is abundant, when the deer are more active and easy to watch and interact with. ​

Ticket information​

Aarhus Deer Park is open to visitors free of charge, without tickets, which undoubtedly provides an economical and affordable option for tourists.

How to get there

Public transportation​

From the center of Aarhus, you can take a bus to the deer park. For example, take bus No. 100 and get off at Kongevejen Station. Then you need to walk through a forest and walk about 10 minutes to reach the deer park. Before traveling, you can check the specific bus schedule and time through the local transportation APP "Midttrafik" to plan your trip reasonably.​

Self-driving​

If you choose to drive, there are ample parking lots around the deer park for tourists to park. It only takes about 10 minutes to drive from the center of Aarhus. During the drive, you can enjoy the beautiful street scenes and natural scenery of Aarhus along the way.

Highlights in the park

Tender and lovely deer​

The deer park is home to many kinds of deer. Here, you can see elegant elks and smart sika deer. These deer roam freely in the park and live in harmony with humans. When you walk into the deer park, you can often see them grazing leisurely or resting quietly, and the picture is very warm. However, it should be noted that although the deer look docile, they are wild animals after all. Be cautious when approaching and feeding, especially during the breeding and calving seasons, to avoid angering them and getting hurt. ​

Beautiful natural scenery​

The natural scenery of the deer park is picturesque. There are well-maintained trails in the park. Strolling along the trails, you are surrounded by tall and straight ancient trees. The sun shines through the gaps between the branches and leaves, forming patches of light. There are also many tranquil lakes in the park, with clear water reflecting the trees and sky on the shore. Wild ducks swim leisurely on the lake, and you can occasionally hear their cheerful calls. In addition, the deer park has an undulating hilly landscape. Climbing to the high observation deck "Udsigten", you can have a panoramic view of the magnificent view of Aarhus Bay, and the Mols Peninsula in the distance is also clearly visible. From the observation deck, it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the Infinite Bridge, where you can also enjoy the charming scenery of Aarhus Bay. ​Featured Animal Area​

In addition to the free-moving deer, the deer park also has a special wild boar area. The wild boars live in an enclosed area, and visitors can observe their living habits from a safe distance. These wild boars are lively and active, often rolling and playing in the mud, adding a different kind of vitality to the deer park.

Travel tips

Feeding precautions

Many tourists hope to feed the lovely deer and have a close contact with them. You can buy carrots or apples and other foods that deer like from the supermarket in advance. It should be noted that apples should be cut into small pieces as much as possible, and carrots should be long strips, so as to reduce the chance of deer biting your hands when feeding. If you don’t prepare in advance, you can also buy it at the entrance of the deer park, the price is about 20kr per bag. But you must strictly abide by the regulations of the park, do not feed other foods that are not suitable for deer to eat, and at the same time, you must not feed wild boars, this is for the health of animals and the safety of tourists. In addition, when the staff replenishes the food for the animals on weekday mornings, the deer will gather around the trough. At this time, tourists should keep a safe distance to avoid interfering with their eating and prevent themselves from being frightened or injured.​

Protect Nature and Animals​

In order to maintain the ecological environment of the deer park and the living home of the animals, visitors should pay attention to the following points: Do not bring pets into the deer park, as the presence of pets may disturb the animals; Do not ride bicycles or jog in the park to avoid disrupting the tranquil atmosphere in the park and affecting the normal life of the animals; Do not pick chestnuts and acorns in the park, which are one of the food sources for the animals; Do not hang items such as pacifiers on trees, and do not leave any garbage, as these garbage may cause fatal harm to animals. We should use civilized behavior to keep this natural paradise pure and beautiful forever. ​

Use of Park Facilities​

In the eastern area of ​​the deer park, there is a place called Krudthuset, which has free drinking water facilities, public toilets and toilets for the disabled, which are open all year round for the convenience of tourists. If you are tired of playing, there are many rest areas in the park for tourists to take a break. In addition, in the nearby forest, there is a covered area called Ørnredenen, where you can enjoy your own lunch and have a picnic.

In Aarhus Deer Park, you can interact closely with the gentle deer and immerse yourself in the beautiful natural scenery. Prepare your luggage, take this guide with you, and come to Aarhus Deer Park to start a natural journey that heals your soul. I believe it will leave you with an unforgettable and beautiful memory.