Embark on an unforgettable day trip with Denmark Private Tours from Aarhus to the natural beauty of Mols Bjerge National Park and the charming town of Ebeltoft.

Your group will have a private driver guide for the day, collecting you from your Aarhus accommodation, taking you on a scenic escape from the city, and returning you to your Aarhus accommodation in the evening. If you have one free day on your Aarhus vacation, this day trip is the perfect way to explore Denmark’s natural beauty and medieval charm.

The best thing about a private tour is it’s unique to you, so the itinerary is merely a template to show how this day trip could look. Our tour planners will work with you to optimize this itinerary, adding in stops or taking some out altogether to ensure you only see the sites you want to visit.

Mols Bjerge National Park & Ebeltoft Private Tour Itinerary

Your private tour begins as your friendly private driver guide meets you at your Aarhus hotel on the morning of your tour. Start the journey northeast into Djursland as your private guide talks you through the day’s itinerary.

Mols Bjerge National Park

Arrive at Mols Bjerge National Park (Nationalpark Mols Bjerge), where you will find some of the most beautiful landscapes in Denmark. You’ll spend the morning exploring this stunning park, with highlights including:

Trehøje Viewpoint

Start with a short scenic hike passing lush greenery, rolling hills, and ancient burial mounds from the Bronze Age. Along the way, your guide will point out native plant species and glacially formed terrain unique to this area. You may even pass some grazing sheep as you get closer to the top! At the summit, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Mols landscape. Just picture seeing green forests and the blue Kattegat Sea. On a clear day, you can even see Aarhus in the distance, although you might not quite be able to pick out your hotel!

Agri Bavnehøj

Your private guide will lead you to this historically significant high point, once used as a beacon hill to warn of enemy invasions by lighting fires! Pass lines of wildflowers on your way to the top before enjoying views of the national park and the Djursland peninsula.

Kalø Castle Ruins (Kalø Slotsruin)

Finish at Kalø Slotsruin, one of Denmark’s most picturesque castle ruins. You can walk among the remaining stone walls and climb to the top for water views. Your guide will bring the site to life with stories of power and politics in medieval Denmark while you imagine what life was like here centuries ago.

Ebeltoft

Enjoy the short drive to the charming town of Ebeltoft, where you’ll start with a traditional Danish lunch. Our tour planners will work with you to establish the type of food you like and handpick a restaurant in Ebeltof that will suit your tastes.

After lunch, your guide will take you on a walking tour of the town. Ebeltoft is one of Denmark’s oldest towns, and you’ll get that vibe as you walk through the cobbled streets and half-timbered houses. Pass the Old Town Hall (Det Gamle Rådhus) and learn how this 16th-century building once served as Denmark’s smallest functioning town hall!

Finish at the Ebeltoft Glasmuseum in a picturesque modern building on the waterfront. See beautiful sculptures, installations, and delicate blown glass pieces from Danish and international artists. You can visit the live glassblowing studio, where skilled glassmakers will shape molten glass into elegant pieces of artwork. Outside the museum, walk the museum garden and enjoy views of Ebeltoft Bay, the perfect way to finish your time in this cozy town!

Fregatten Jylland

The day’s final stop is Fregatten Jylland, the world’s longest-surviving wooden warship! The ship played a crucial role in the Second Schleswig War.

During your visit, your guide will lead you through the multiple decks of the ship. Explore the upper gun deck, the officers’ quarters and captain’s cabin, the crew’s living quarters, and the engine room. The ship’s furnishings are still relevant to that time in history, making it easy to picture life as a member of this crew in the 19th century.

Return to Aarhus

Enjoy the scenic drive back through the coastal Djusland countryside, where you can reflect on your day trip and the interesting sites of the day. Take the time to ask your private guide any remaining questions. You will be returned to your Aarhus accommodation, or just let your driver guide know if you would prefer to be dropped off somewhere else! We are happy to recommend evening activities or authentic Aarhus restaurants for you to enjoy after your private tour.