Aarhus

:For the Aarhus convention on public participation, see Aarhus Convention.

The name

In medieval times the city was called kaldt Arus. In icelandic chronicles it was known as Aros (old norse ar-os = "mouth of the river"). Later the name is subtracted to Aars and not untill 1406 the form "Aarhus" becomes prevalent. This gradually becomes the norm into the 1700th century. The city is mentioned the first time by Adam of Bremen who mentions that "Reginbrand, bishop of the church of Aarhus (Harusam)" participates in a church meeting in the city of Ingelham in Germany.

Related Topics:
Medieval - 1406 - Adam of Bremen - Ingelham - Germany

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