Plakaten, Aarhus
Long‑standing Aarhus poster boutique on Sankt Clemens Torv, blending curated art prints with expert framing services in the heart of the city’s main shopping street.
Plakaten is a long‑standing poster and framing shop on Sankt Clemens Torv in the heart of Aarhus, specialising in art prints, classic poster designs and custom framing. With more than three decades of experience, this boutique store combines gallery‑style displays with practical advice on choosing motifs and frames for homes, offices and gifts. It is an easy, central stop for design‑minded visitors exploring the city’s main pedestrian shopping street.
A brief summary to Plakaten
- Sankt Clemens Torv 17, Aarhus, Aarhus C, 8000, DK
- +4586120571
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 10 am-5:30 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-5:30 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5:30 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5:30 pm
- Friday 10 am-6 pm
- Saturday 10 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Bring measurements or photos of the wall where you plan to hang your poster; staff can suggest suitable formats and frame sizes that will fit your space.
- If you are travelling with limited luggage space, focus on unframed posters and ask for protective flat packaging that will fit in a suitcase or carry‑on.
- Visit earlier in the day on weekdays for a quieter browsing experience and more time to discuss framing options in detail.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Plakaten location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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Hot Weather
Discover more about Plakaten
A central Aarhus address for poster lovers
Plakaten sits on Sankt Clemens Torv, where Aarhus’ main pedestrian street curves around one of the city’s liveliest squares. Step inside and you leave the bustle behind for a compact, light‑filled space lined floor to ceiling with posters and prints. The atmosphere is more curated boutique than big‑box shop, with carefully arranged walls that let you browse slowly and discover new motifs. The shop has been part of Aarhus’ city centre retail landscape for decades, quietly refining its focus on posters and the art of framing. Its central location makes it an easy detour when you are already exploring the cafés, department stores and side streets of the downtown shopping district.From classic designs to contemporary graphics
Plakaten’s core is its wide selection of posters, spanning art reproductions, graphic design, typography and photography. You will find everything from vintage‑style travel motifs and iconic Danish design themes to contemporary graphic prints and minimalist abstract pieces. Many visitors come looking for something for their living room, but there are also playful, colourful designs aimed at children’s rooms and creative offices. The range is organised by theme and style rather than by strict chronology, encouraging you to follow your eye rather than a checklist. You can compare bold, colourful statements with quieter monochrome works, or move from classic art prints to more experimental graphic layouts in just a few steps along the wall.Custom framing and practical advice
Beyond the posters themselves, Plakaten functions as a framing specialist. Staff can advise on suitable frame sizes, mounts and glass types for both new purchases and pieces you bring from elsewhere. The focus is on turning flat paper into finished wall pieces that work with your interior rather than just selling a print in a tube. This service‑oriented side of the shop is where its long experience shows. Whether you are decorating a small apartment or looking for coordinated pieces for a larger space, the conversation often covers colour choices, lighting conditions and how different frame profiles change the feel of a motif.Character of the space and browsing experience
Though compact, the store manages to feel both full and orderly. Stacks of prints, carefully labelled, sit alongside framed examples on the walls, so you can imagine how a design will look once it is hanging at home. The ambience is calm and unhurried; you are free to leaf through poster racks, step back to take in a whole wall or compare several options side by side. Because it operates as a local speciality shop rather than a museum, there is a practical, everyday quality to the experience. People drop in to pick up a single frame, others take longer to build a set of images for a specific room, and gift shoppers look for something that packs easily into a suitcase yet still feels personal to Aarhus and Danish design culture.Why include Plakaten in an Aarhus itinerary
For travellers interested in Scandinavian interiors and graphic design, Plakaten offers a tangible way to bring that aesthetic home. Posters pack flat, and the range spans both explicitly Danish themes and more universal art pieces, so it works for souvenirs as well as long‑term decor. The shop’s location on the city’s main shopping street also means it pairs naturally with café stops, nearby cultural sights and other independent boutiques. You do not need a long block of time here—many visits last less than an hour—but it can easily become a highlight for anyone who enjoys browsing well‑made printed art. Whether you leave with a single small print or a set of framed pieces, the shop offers a snapshot of how graphic design and everyday living spaces intersect in contemporary Denmark.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Location Audience
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