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✈️How to get to Northside
Planning your trip to Northside? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Aarhus Airport (AAR), about 30 km from the venue.
- Allow about 42 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Aarhus or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Eskelunden (Northside)
Accommodation near the Northside site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Aarhus, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Aarhus.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Northside 2026 weather
Weather in Eskelunden in June 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 56% of days
| 2025 | Light rain | 16° / 9° | 3 rainy days |
| 2024 | Light rain | 14° / 7° | 2 rainy days |
| 2023 | Overcast | 18° / 8° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Northside
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Northside. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Aarhus and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Northside: Copenhagen's Urban Alternative
In early June, the Eskelunden park in Aarhus hosts Northside, the Danish festival dedicated to alternative and independent music. With 27 carefully selected artists, this gathering explores alternative rock, art pop, art punk, and blues rock in a friendly and creative atmosphere.
The lineup highlights international artists like Ashnikko, CMAT, EMPIRE OF THE SUN, and Baxter Dury, alongside Danish talents such as Alex Vargas, Elias Rønnenfelt, and Ebbb. This selection illustrates Northside's commitment to discovery and quality.
Beyond music, the festival offers art installations, local Nordic cuisine, wellness spaces, and rich cultural programming. The welcoming atmosphere and production quality make this weekend a memorable and inspiring experience, also exploring alternative folk, art rock, and cowpunk.
For fans of alternative music and Danish culture, Northside remains a premier gathering. This Danish festival celebrates independent creativity in a verdant and welcoming urban setting.
