If you are planning a visit to CEPDISC, here are a couple of suggestions for accommodation.
To help ensure the best possible support with accommodation during your stay at CEPDISC, we kindly encourage you to get in touch with us as early as possible – ideally no later than six months in advance.
The AU International Centre has a housing portal (Under "Life in Denmark" do check out "Before Arrival" to prepare your stay), which is a great first stop for prospective staff and students looking for a place to stay. On the main page, select your location ("Aarhus") and indicate which type of applicant you are (eg. "PhD" or "international staff"), and you will be provided with a list of possibilities.
You can also contact the AU Housing Office if you want to apply for housing or have questions:
AU Housing Office
Dale T. Mortensen Building
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4
8000 Aarhus C
housing@au.dk
Opening hours: weekdays 10:00-14:00
The Mathematics Guest Department is located on the university campus and is reserved for AU researchers and visitors. They offer both short-term and long-term accommodation.
If you prefer not to cook, the Mathematics Canteen is located in bldg. 1530 (lower ground).
Forskningsfondens Ejendomsselskab A/S (FEAS) offers furnished apartments in the Nobel Park at the northern end of the university campus (see map: Jens Chr. Skous Vej 20-24, 8000 Aarhus C).
Apartments are reserved for visiting professors and can be rented for periods of 3-12 months.
In the Danish housing system, ‘rooms’ denote bedrooms and living rooms, ie. a 3-room apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. There are shared laundry and storage facilities. Cots and high chairs can be borrowed.
If you wish to apply for an apartment in the Nobel Park, please contact Maj Thimm Carlsen who will submit an application form on your behalf.
If you prefer to rent something on your own, you may find the websites below useful.
Make sure you sign a lease; that way, you and your landlord agree on the terms and condition for the tenancy.
Most landlords require a deposit of 1-3 months' rent, and some further require you to pay 1-3 months' rent in advance.
Within the first two weeks of taking over an apartment, you should fill out a status report, listing all prior damages/imperfections (it might be a good idea to take photos); otherwise you may end up paying for these when you move out.
If you prefer to stay at a hotel or a B&B, VisitAarhus has compiled a helpful list.
For furnished apartments in Aarhus, see http://www.stayinaarhus.dk/en.
You will also find a number of rooms/apartments/houses in Aarhus on airbnb.dk.
CEPDISC is located in Aarhus University Park just 3 kilometers from Aarhus Central Station. Below are different transportation options you can use when going to or from CEPDISC.
Light rail
From Aarhus Central Station there are regular light rail connections to Aarhus University via light rail line L2. The light rail that goes past Aarhus University is either headed for Lystrup, Lisbjergskolen or Universitetshospitalet and departs from track 1. For the most convenient walk to CEPDISC you should get of at the stop "Universitetsparken", which is the 4th stop when departing from Aarhus Central Station. You can find more details on routes and the departure times of the light rail on the journey planner described in the box to the right.
Bus
There are numerous bus routes with stops at the university park – including bus 200, 118, 16 and 123. To find the complete overview and the most suiting departure you can check out the journey planner described in the box on the right.
Walking
From Aarhus Central Station it is just a 3 kilometer walk to CEPDISC – albeit with some hills on the way. If the wheather allows for walking it will take you through Aarhus University Park from the southern to the northern end giving you the opportunity of experincing rich nature and explore the historical and iconic yellow brick architecture of Aarhus University.
Taxi
In general, taxis in Denmark are quite expensive. All taxis in Aarhus are metered and accept major credit cards. Taxis can be hailed on the street (there are always some waiting at Aarhus Central Station) or pre-ordered by phone:
Taxis operate with a starting fee of approximately 40 DKK, depending on the time of day, and all taxes and tips are included in the price.
Aarhus Airport is located 40 km north of Aarhus and offers flights to Copenhagen (flying time: 35 min), London, Oslo and Stockholm, as well as a handful of destinations in Southern Europe.
An airport bus service operates between the airport and Aarhus Central Station ("Banegårdspladsen", see map). A single fare is 115 DKK, and the bus accepts Dankort, Visa, Mastercard and JCB. The bus ride takes approximately 55 min (see timetable). The bus also stops at the Nobel Park ("Nobelparken") at the university (see map).
Note that it may be more convenient and cheaper to fly to Copenhagen or Billund and catch a train or bus to Aarhus from there.
Billund Airport is located 100 km south of Aarhus and operates several domestic and international flights every day.
An airport bus service (Bus 912X) operates between the airport and Aarhus Central Station ("Banegårdspladsen", see map). A single fare is 142 DKK, and the bus accepts major credit cards. The bus ride takes approximately 1 h 45 min (see timetable).
Copenhagen Airport is the main international airport in Denmark, located approximately 10 km from Copenhagen city centre. It is the largest airport in the Nordic countries and is known as the gateway to Northern Europe.
Copenhagen Airport is a 3 h 30 min train ride from Aarhus. A single fare (economy) is 418 DKK, incl. a seat reservation (for the sake of convenience, we recommend that you reserve a seat along with your ticket).
The railway is operated by DSB, but you can also purchase a ticket using Rejseplanen.
Both DSB and Rejseplanen are available as apps for smartphones and tablets.
There are several daily connections to Aarhus from key European cities. From Southern and Central Europe, connections go via Hamburg/Flensburg; from Eastern Europe and CIS countries, connections go via Poland and Copenhagen; and from Scandinavian countries, connections go via Copenhagen (alternatively, you can take the ferry to Hirtshals, Frederikshavn or Grenå and then catch a train to Aarhus).
Plan your journey using Deutsche Bahn's website.
Aarhus/Jutland is connected to Europe via the E45. From Southern and Central Europe, the route goes via Hamburg. After passing through Skanderborg, stay on the E45 for approximately 10 km and then follow the 501 which will lead you to both the outer and inner ring road.
If you are travelling to Aarhus from other Scandinavian countries, you can take a ferry to Northern Jutland (Frederikshavn or Hirtshals) or Grenå:
If you are planning to drive directly to CEPDISC and park in Aarhus University Park you are eligble for a visitor's parking pass granting access to employee parking (free of charge). Please contact Maj Thimm Carlsen to be issued the parking pass (at least one day before arrival).
If you are planning a short-term visit to Denmark, you may need a visa prior to entry:
Countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Denmark
Denmark is a Schengen Area Member State, and a visa to Denmark normally grants you the right to stay in the entire Schengen region. Similarly, if you have obtained a visa to another Schengen country, you do not need a special visa to enter Denmark. A Schengen visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.
In order to be granted a visa, you must meet some basic conditions:
General conditions for granting a visa
If you will be travelling to Denmark/Schengen on a regular basis, consider applying for a long-term visa, which is valid for 6 months-5 years and allows you multiple entries.
If you wish to apply for a visa to Denmark, contact Maj Thimm Carlsen.
Please note that it may take up 60 days to process a visa application from the time it has been submitted to the Danish Immigration Service.
The application procedure is as follows:
Where to submit your visa application
In countries with no Danish representation, the list indicates a mission with whom Denmark has a representation agreement.
Centre for the Experimental-Philosophical Study of Discrimination
Aarhus University
Bartholins Allé 7
DK-8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
Building 1340, 2nd floor
Rejseplanen.dk is an easy and convenient tool for planning your journey, using public transportation (change language settings in the top right-hand corner).
Also available as an app for smartphones and tablets.
