Randers

Randers is a city in Randers municipality (Aarhus County) on the Jutland peninsula in central Denmark. It is Denmark's 6th largest city with a population of 55,739 (2004). It is the main town of the municipality and the site of its municipal council .

Attractions

Randers Rainforest is Northern Europe's largest artificial rainforest, featuring about 350 different kinds of plants and more than 175 species of animals, many of which roam free under its three geodesic domes: the South America Dome, the Africa Dome, and the Asia Dome. Additionally there are areas called "The Snake Garden" and the Aquarium. The organisation has been involved in the restoration of local wetlands in Vorup Meadow (Vorup Enge), a large nearby area on the southwestern side of the Guden River.

Related Topics:
Rainforest - Geodesic dome - Wetland

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The Elvis Presley museum, called "Elvis Unlimited", is described as being "Second to Graceland", and the only one of its kind outside the United States.

Related Topics:
Elvis Presley - Graceland - United States

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Other attractions

• Randers Art Museum
• Museum of Cultural History
• Kejsergården
• Clausholm Castle
• Underværket, an innovative multi-ethnic business and cultural centre