ABOUT AARHUS KLATREKLUB
AARHUS CLIMBING CLUB

A group of six people are sitting around a table in an indoor climbing centre, engaged in a relaxed conversation. They are dressed casually in sportswear. Behind them, colourful climbing walls with holds of various shapes and sizes are visible.

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME SINCE 1993

Aarhus Klatreklub (Aarhus Climbing Club, or simply ÅK) is one of Denmark's largest climbing centres. As a member, you can top rope and lead climb, do bouldering, and work out at any time of the day – 365 days a year.

Our club is non-profit and community-driven, meaning our dedicated volunteers run most of the club’s activities, reflecting our shared passion and commitment to our community ❤ Members shape the club through democratic processes, such as the annual general meeting and an elected committee, ensuring that every voice is heard.

Aarhus Klatreklub offers belay courses in English, climbing classes, and workshops. We also organise social events such as parties, communal dinners, and climbing trips. It is a great place to meet new people.

FACILITIES

  • 13.5-metre (44 ft) high climbing walls with 60 bolt lines and 3 autobelays

  • 3 floors of bouldering, spray walls, and an 8-metre (26 ft) psicobloc with 60-degree overhang

  • 2 fitness areas with exercise machines, a MoonBoard and Kilter Board, hangboards, and space for weightlifting, TRX, and yoga

  • A fully equipped kitchen available to all and a self-service kiosk (using MobilePay)

  • Changing rooms with showers

  • Climbing classes, workshops, and social activities

  • 24/7 access for members, all year round (access via a personal key chip)

  • Free parking in the area

  • Free WiFi and complimentary coffee

A spacious indoor climbing gym with high walls covered in colourful handholds. Several people are climbing while others are walking around .The walls have red and blue tree illustrations. There's a seating area in the centre.

VISIT AARHUS KLATREKLUB

Every Friday from 16:00 to 19:00 (4:00 to 7:00 p.m., excluding July and the Christmas holidays), the club is open to everyone who wants to try bouldering or climbing. Our volunteers are ready to assist you on the walls or help you set up a membership.

The fee is DKK 80 per person for anyone who wishes to climb, regardless of age. Climbing shoes and harnesses are included in the price. We have children’s sizes too. All visitors under 15 must be accompanied by an adult, who may bring up to three children or teens.

Members of clubs affiliated with Dansk Klatreforbund (the Danish Climbing Federation) can climb for DKK 40.

Climbing at the club is at your own risk and must be covered by your personal insurance. Standard policies usually cover climbing on artificial walls.

(ALMOST) EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Aarhus Klatreklub welcomes all internationals, and we do our best to provide as much information as possible in English. Please note that errors may occur. This list is not exhaustive, so we invite you to explore the rest of our website with your browser’s translation tool. If anything is unclear, please feel free to reach out.

  • In Denmark, associations and clubs are based on the idea that a community thrives when everyone contributes. Members are not just passive consumers of a service; they are co-creators of the community. This means that you are part of something larger than yourself, and with that comes both freedom and responsibility.

    In Aarhus Klatreklub, this means that members take responsibility for everyday tasks. It is not only about climbing. Being a member also means tidying up after yourself, putting equipment back in place, and making sure the facilities are welcoming for the next person.

    Our philosophy is that our club belongs to its members, and its quality depends on everyone's shared effort. Our culture is built on trust, responsibility, and solidarity.

    If you would like to give something back to the community, we warmly invite you to become a volunteer. Volunteering is not only a way to support the club, but also a great way to make new friends. Please, reach out to our club host to find out more about how you can get involved.

  • Aarhus Klatreklub offers various types of memberships.

    All memberships have one fixed renewal date and will be automatically renewed unless you cancel. The closer we get to this date, the lower the registration fee will be. After renewal, you will need to pay the full price for the new period.

    Membership prices are set annually. To ensure that we always provide the correct price, please visit the membership page in Danish, where the current prices are kept up to date.

    Membership discounts
    Remember to make use of your membership discounts. You can get discounts on climbing gear, treatments, climbing trips, and more.

    Bring your friends
    As a member, you are welcome to bring guests at any time of day. You may bring a maximum of four guests at a time.

    The fee for climbing guests is 80 DKK, which includes the loan of a harness and climbing shoes. Please note that members are responsible for the conduct of their guests, and guests must be aware of their surroundings to avoid putting themselves and others at risk.

    Guests are not permitted to belay or lead climb unless they hold the appropriate certification, which may be a certificate issued by Dansk Klatreforbund (the Danish Climbing Federation), the Brattkort from Norges Klatreforbund (NKF), or a green or red card from Svenska Klätterförbundet (SKF).

    If a guest already has solid experience with belaying or lead climbing, please contact the head instructor (“chefinstruktør”) to have their skills assessed and, if approved, gain permission to belay and lead climb.

  • Address
    Aarhus Klatreklub is located in Gellerup, about 5 km (3 mi) from the city centre next to Gellerup Bibliotek (the library) and Gellerupbadet (the public swimming pool), and within walking distance of Bazar Vest.

    Karen Blixens Blvd. 27E
    8220 Brabrand

    Entrance
    The entrance is located at the back of the building, facing the artificial turf football field. It is not possible to enter the club via the entrance facing Verdenspladsen.

    If the door is locked, you can use the doorbell.

    Public transport
    Bus 4A towards Brabrand Nord stops close to the club. The stop is called Verdenspladsen/Karen Blixens Blvd.

    Parking
    There is free, time-limited parking in the bays along Karen Blixens Boulevard.

    It is also possible to park for free at Kløverskolen (Karen Blixens Boulevard 53). However, from 7:30 to 15:30 (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), the car park is reserved for the school’s staff. Outside these hours, it is open for public use.

    There is free, unlimited parking in the nearby multi-storey car park at Inger Christensens Gade 74, which is a four-minute walk from the club.

    Bicycle parking
    You can park your bicycle next to the club entrance.

    If you want to lock your bicycle securely, there are designated bicycle parking spaces along the facade of the Gellerup library, which is close to the club.

  • Yes, we offer belay courses in English.

    Safety is our top priority, and we want to ensure that all instructions are fully understood. Not all of our instructors are comfortable teaching in English, and we understand that this may be a limitation when scheduling courses. We appreciate your understanding.

    If you cannot find a suitable time for a course in English, you are welcome to send us an email, and we will do our best to help.

  • Go to our “Klatremakker i ÅK” Facebook group to find climbing mates.

    We recommend specifying in your post whether you are looking to do toprope, lead, or bouldering, and at what level.

    Enrolling in a course or volunteering is also a great way to meet new people.

  • Safety is our top priority, and to ensure everyone’s safety, we only accept certificates issued by Dansk Klatreforbund (the Danish Climbing Federation), the Brattkort from Norges Klatreforbund (NKF), or a green or red card from Svenska Klätterförbundet (SKF), as these are the only certificates for which we have been able to confirm that they meet the same standards as those of the Danish Climbing Federation.

    However, if you already have solid experience with top rope or lead climbing, please get in touch with the lead instructor ("chefinstruktør") to have your skills assessed. If everything checks out, you will receive a card that allows you to climb and belay on the high walls.

  • If you plan on climbing, we recommend wearing workout clothes that allow for easy movement.

    For safety reasons, we advise tying up long hair if you wish to climb on our high walls.

    For safety reasons, we also recommend not wearing rings or long jewellery.

    Short nails are most optimal.

  • The club has step-free access and an elevator to our spray walls on the first floor.

    We offer climbing classes for people with disabilities. Please contact our club host to learn more about your options.

  • If you are a member of Aarhus Klatreklub, volunteering is a great way to meet new people and get involved in the community.

    Fancy setting routes or bouldering problems, training to become a climbing instructor, helping out with trips and events, welcoming new members, or taking part in our paraclimbing activities? Or maybe you have other skills we have not even thought of yet?

    Reach out to our club host to learn more about how you can get involved.