Risskov

Risskov is the name of both a neighbourhood and a district in the city of Aarhus, Denmark.

The district of Risskov is sometimes referred to as Vejlby-Risskov, as it is a merger of the neighbourhood of Risskov and the neighbourhood of

Today the neighbourhood of Risskov is an affluent suburban area, with many large mansions and detached houses in connectivity with the sandy beaches of Bellevue and the woodland park of Riis Skov in the south.

Notable sights in Risskov include:

• Riis Skov, the first public forest in Denmark.
• Den Permanente, a public seabath.
• Bellevue Beach, one of four beach parks in Risskov.
• Åkrogen beach park. A beach and recreational nature site, north of Bellevue at Egå Marina. Only the southern section belongs to Risskov.

The beaches at Risskov, presents a beautiful panoramic view of the Bay of Aarhus, with Samsø, Helgenæs and Mols visible on the horizon on most days.

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  Riis Skov forest
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  Risskov public school
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  Risskov Park overlooking the Aarhus Bay
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  Larger parts of Risskov are residential areas with detached houses
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  Aarhus Lightrail
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  Risskov Beachpark
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  Bellevue Beachpark
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  Åkrogen, southern section

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