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TRAVEL EDIT
Aarhus with Content Creator, Nanna Skytte
SUMMARY
From coffee in the Latin Quarter and art at ARoS to Moesgaard Beach, local favourites and the places she always returns to.
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The Travel Edit is a summer series in The Journal, where inspiring profiles share their personal guide to places in Denmark that hold a special place in their hearts.
Meet Nanna Skytte
Nanna Skytte is a content creator and a PR and communications professional within the lifestyle industry. She lives in Dragør with her husband and their two sons, where she shares glimpses of family life, everyday moments and their 1970s-inspired home.
On Instagram, Nanna invites her audience into a carefully curated visual universe of interiors, colour, atmosphere, travel and life's quieter moments. She has a unique ability to make places, spaces and details feel deeply personal – whether she's sharing scenes from her home in Dragør or revisiting Aarhus, the city where she was born and raised.
Here, Nanna shares her guide to Aarhus – from coffee in the Latin Quarter and memories from her student years to beach walks, art, independent boutiques and the places she always returns to.
Meet Nanna Skytte
Nanna Skytte is a content creator and a PR and communications professional within the lifestyle industry. She lives in Dragør with her husband and their two sons, where she shares glimpses of family life, everyday moments and their 1970s-inspired home.
On Instagram, Nanna invites her audience into a carefully curated visual universe of interiors, colour, atmosphere, travel and life's quieter moments. She has a unique ability to make places, spaces and details feel deeply personal – whether she's sharing scenes from her home in Dragør or revisiting Aarhus, the city where she was born and raised.
Here, Nanna shares her guide to Aarhus – from coffee in the Latin Quarter and memories from her student years to beach walks, art, independent boutiques and the places she always returns to.
What is your connection to Aarhus?
I was born and raised in Højbjerg with my mum, dad and sister. My mum is from Zealand and my dad is from Aarhus, so I really got the best of both worlds.
Today, life has brought us to Dragør, where I live with my husband and our two young boys. What drew us to Dragør was being close to both the sea and the forest. That was something we wanted for our children because I grew up surrounded by nature myself.
But every time I take the ferry home and see the harbour of Aarhus on the horizon, I immediately feel at ease. In many ways, it will always feel like home.
Which place captures the essence of Aarhus for you?
For me, it's Graven, the charming little street in the Latin Quarter. It holds memories of student days spent drinking beers on the curb and Chartreuse cocktails at Lecoq, nursing broken hearts – and today, coffee and sunshine at La Cabra with a close friend.
Lecoq: Graven 14, 8000 Aarhus
Where do you go for breakfast?
A large oat milk cappuccino, extra hot, and the breakfast plate at La Cabra. That's all I need.
La Cabra: Graven 20, 8000 Aarhus
Which place captures the essence of Aarhus for you?
For me, it's Graven, the charming little street in the Latin Quarter. It holds memories of student days spent drinking beers on the curb and Chartreuse cocktails at Lecoq, nursing broken hearts – and today, coffee and sunshine at La Cabra with a close friend.
Lecoq: Graven 14, 8000 Aarhus
Where do you go for breakfast?
A large oat milk cappuccino, extra hot, and the breakfast plate at La Cabra. That's all I need.
La Cabra: Graven 20, 8000 Aarhus
A place you always return to
I don't eat out nearly as much these days – mostly because I'm in my "kids era". But I never miss a visit to Nabo Kiosk when I'm in Aarhus. The atmosphere is so warm and familiar, I almost always bump into someone I know, and my son loves looking at – and occasionally choosing – the colourful old-fashioned sweets.
If you're visiting on a Wednesday or Saturday, the Ingerslev Farmers' Market is also a must. Beautiful flowers and wonderful fruit and vegetables from local growers.
Nabo Kiosk: Ingerslevs Pl. 1A, 8000 Aarhus
Grønttorvet: Ingerslevs Blvd. 2, 8000 Aarhus
A cultural experience not to miss
You simply can't miss ARoS. The Rainbow Panorama alone is worth the visit.
ARoS: Aros Allé 2, 8000 Aarhus
A boutique or gallery you love
I never miss Raasted Store whenever I'm in Aarhus. It's such an inspiring place, with a beautifully curated selection of fashion and interiors, many with Japanese design influences. It's calm, thoughtful and sensory – you come as much for the atmosphere as for the shopping.
Raasted Store: Badstuegade 1E, 8000 Aarhus
A boutique or gallery you love
I never miss Raasted Store whenever I'm in Aarhus. It's such an inspiring place, with a beautifully curated selection of fashion and interiors, many with Japanese design influences. It's calm, thoughtful and sensory – you come as much for the atmosphere as for the shopping.
Raasted Store: Badstuegade 1E, 8000 Aarhus
A beach or natural spot you love
I'll always have a special place in my heart for Moesgaard Beach. I've been coming here since I was a child, when my dad would take my sister and me on little adventures with popcorn tucked under his arm and salty liquorice fish in his pocket.
We'd walk through the forest down to the beach, collect stones and watch for herons along the shoreline. Every time I return, I instantly relax. Today, I bring my own boys here whenever we're in Aarhus. We stand by the jetty, throwing stones and sticks into the sea.
Moesgaard Strand, 8270 Højbjerg
A beach or natural spot you love
I'll always have a special place in my heart for Moesgaard Beach. I've been coming here since I was a child, when my dad would take my sister and me on little adventures with popcorn tucked under his arm and salty liquorice fish in his pocket.
We'd walk through the forest down to the beach, collect stones and watch for herons along the shoreline. Every time I return, I instantly relax. Today, I bring my own boys here whenever we're in Aarhus. We stand by the jetty, throwing stones and sticks into the sea.
Moesgaard Strand, 8270 Højbjerg
Where do you find the best ice cream?
I love the gelato tapas at Mammis Gelato.
Mammis Gelato: Rosensgade 34, st tv, 8000 Aarhus
What are you reading, watching or listening to this summer?
I've just spent the past month finishing “A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara, and I honestly can't remember the last time a book made me cry that much.
Now I'm ready for something a little lighter, and I'm looking forward to reading Lena Dunham's memoir ”Famesick”. I absolutely loved Girls and still rewatch it from time to time, just to reminisce and laugh about life as a young woman.
Nanna's five favourite places in Aarhus
– Graven, Latin Quarter – for student memories, coffee, sunshine and the true Aarhus atmosphere.
– La Cabra – for morning coffee and breakfast.
– Nabo Kiosk – for its welcoming atmosphere, familiar faces and nostalgic sweets.
– ARoS – for the art, the city views and the rainbow Panorama.
– Moesgaard Beach – for childhood memories, forest walks, the beach and days spent with my children.
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Nanna Skytte's favourites
