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 climb, practice bouldering, and work out at any time of the day – 365 days a year.

Our club is non-commercial, 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 board, 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

  • 14-metre (45 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, 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 holidays), the club is open to everyone who wants to try bouldering or climbing. We are ready to assist you on the walls or help you set up a membership.

The fee is DKK 80, 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.

(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.

  • 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.

  • Address
    Aarhus Klatreklub is located in Gellerup, about 5 km (3 mi) from the city centre.

    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.

    There is also 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.