Hjortshøj: Cooperative Community and Landscape

Hjortshøj lies 15 kilometres northeast of Aarhus. A key landmark for finding your bearings is Andelssamfundet i Hjortshøj. It brings together an agricultural landscape and a visitor programme covering history, everyday life, experiments, and ecology. Its location helps place Hjortshøj in relation to Aarhus, while Andelssamfundet offers a concrete impression of local themes.

Agriculture and landscape

Andelssamfundet includes arable land, vegetable fields, livestock, and orchards. The agricultural land forms a central green corridor in Hjortshøj, alongside a municipal protected woodland. It is easily accessible from both the southern and northern parts of town. In its early years, the land was converted to organic farming; this early development is part of the story of how it has been used. Andelssamfundet also offers views of Aarhus Bay. The agricultural character, neighbouring woodland, and bay views reveal different aspects of the landscape. Ecology connects the early conversion of the land with a theme covered on the general tours.

Tours and workshops

General tours cover the history, everyday life, experiments, and ecology of Andelssamfundet. The topics range from the development of the community to ecological issues, offering a broad introduction to life there. A Saturday tour lasts about two hours. This gives you an approximate timeframe for this activity; dates and booking details may change. So check them before your visit, before planning your day around the tour.

Workshops on cooking over an open fire are also available for groups and educational visits, and must be arranged in advance. Unlike the general tour, the workshop focuses on a specific activity. If you are planning for a group, confirm the arrangements ahead of time so you can choose the right type of visit.

Getting there and finding your bearings

Hjortshøj station remains at its original location, but is now a light rail station rather than a railway station. The location has remained the same, while its transport function has changed. For your specific journey, check the light rail timetable for your travel date. The information about Hjortshøj’s location in relation to Aarhus and the station’s history serve different purposes: the former locates Hjortshøj in relation to the city, while the latter describes how the local station’s function has changed.

Visiting Hjortshøj Church

Admission to Hjortshøj Church is free. If you are planning a visit, check the current visiting arrangements. For planning purposes, duration, advance arrangements, and admission are separate considerations: the Saturday tour lasts about two hours, workshops must be arranged, and admission to the church is free. This way, you can take dates and visiting arrangements into account when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Norsminde, Gammel Løgten, Løgten, Tilst, Ajstrup Strand, Aarhus, Højbjerg, Trige.

For the full travel overview: Aarhus Municipality.