Storcenter Nord

A relaxed northern Aarhus mall where everyday shopping meets coral reef aquariums, street-food flavors and family-friendly comforts under one sheltered roof.

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Storcenter Nord is a modern indoor shopping mall in Aarhus N, combining everyday convenience with family-friendly experiences. Under one roof you will find around 50–60 shops, a large Føtex supermarket, pharmacy, fashion and lifestyle stores, plus a lively street-food style square with global eats and sweet treats. Unique for a city mall, it also features a huge saltwater coral reef aquarium, a pirate-themed play area and a quiet baby lounge, making it as much a relaxed hangout as a place to run errands.

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Finlandsgade 17, Aarhus N, Aarhus N, 8200, DK
+4587394220
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Duration: 1 to 4 hours
Mid ranged
Indoor
Mobile reception: 5 out of 5

Monday 10 am-7 pm
Tuesday 10 am-7 pm
Wednesday 10 am-7 pm
Thursday 10 am-7 pm
Friday 10 am-7 pm
Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Sunday 10 am-5 pm

Local tips

Plan a break at the street-food square around lunchtime or mid-afternoon; it is the liveliest spot and offers the widest variety if your group has different tastes.
Head down to the aquarium level earlier in the day on weekends if you are visiting with children, as the pirate play area can become busy later in the afternoon.
If you are traveling with a baby or toddler, make use of the dedicated baby lounge on the upper floor for feeding, changing and a short quiet pause.
Combine your visit with time in nearby university and museum areas; Storcenter Nord works well as a weather-safe stop for meals, errands or a coffee break.
If you drive an electric car, factor in an extra hour to top up at the mall’s large charging park while you shop or enjoy the food and aquarium.

Storcenter Nord location weather suitability

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A northern Aarhus hub for everyday life

Storcenter Nord sits in the university-dotted district of Aarhus N, a covered shopping center designed to make daily errands, browsing and casual meetups easy in any weather. Inside, wide corridors, soft lighting and a compact layout keep everything within a short walk, so you can move comfortably between fashion boutiques, tech and phone repair, opticians, cosmetics counters and specialty food shops without ever stepping outside. Anchoring the mall is one of Denmark’s larger Føtex supermarkets along with practical services such as a pharmacy, medical and personal care outlets and a variety of small service providers including tailoring and shoe repair. For locals, this is a one-stop place to tick off the weekly list; for visitors, it offers a snapshot of contemporary Danish everyday life under one roof.

Shops, services and a sociable food square

The retail mix ranges from clothing, shoes and accessories to home décor, kitchenware and electronics, making it easy to pick up both basics and a few Nordic design touches for home. Many shops lean toward mid-range, accessible brands rather than luxury labels, which keeps the atmosphere casual and unstuffy. At the heart of the center a street-food inspired square brings together 8–10 eateries around shared seating. You can move from burgers and sandwiches to Asian or Turkish dishes, salad and juice bars, coffee and cakes without leaving the central area. It functions as the mall’s social core, where students, families and office workers linger over lunch, an afternoon pastry or a quick evening meal.

Coral reef aquarium and playful underworld

Below the food area, Storcenter Nord reveals one of its most distinctive features: a themed level nicknamed “The Deep”. Here a pirate-style play space gives younger children room to climb and explore while adults pause on nearby seating. The main attraction, however, is a large saltwater aquarium stretching roughly 12 meters, holding thousands of gallons of water and more than a hundred species of tropical fish and living corals. This brightly lit underwater world is unusual for a shopping mall and adds a sense of discovery to an ordinary visit. Children press close to the glass to spot colorful fish darting through coral branches, while older visitors can simply enjoy the calming, slow-motion rhythm of the tank as a break from errands.

Designed for families, from toddlers to grandparents

Storcenter Nord is deliberately set up to make family outings smoother. A dedicated baby lounge on the upper level provides a quieter space away from the main corridors, with facilities for feeding, changing and heating bottles. It allows caregivers to step out of the flow of shoppers for a few minutes of privacy and calm. Level passages and elevators connect the different floors, making it straightforward to navigate with strollers or wheelchairs. Seating nooks scattered around the mall offer chances to rest between shops, while clear information boards help you orient quickly even on your first visit.

Events, exhibitions and a changing city district

Throughout the year the center frequently hosts themed displays and family-friendly exhibitions, from seasonal decorations to imaginative installations that transform parts of the mall into immersive mini-worlds. These temporary setups add a touch of spectacle to routine shopping days, especially around major holidays. Beyond its doors, the surrounding Katrinebjerg district is evolving from a largely commercial area into a denser mix of housing, education and workplaces. Recent redevelopment projects have opened the mall more directly toward nearby streets and public spaces, integrating it further into the neighborhood as an everyday meeting point rather than an isolated retail box.

Practical comforts and all-weather reliability

Being fully indoors, Storcenter Nord is a dependable option when the coastal weather turns wet, windy or cold. Free customer parking, including a sizeable electric-vehicle charging area, makes it convenient for those arriving by car, while the location near central Aarhus keeps it within easy reach of the city’s cultural attractions. Whether you are stocking up on groceries, kitting out a student flat, letting children burn energy in the pirate zone or simply enjoying a coffee beside the aquarium glow, the mall offers a relaxed, functional slice of local life rather than a grand destination. Its strength lies in how smoothly it combines practicality with small moments of surprise and comfort.

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Discover more about Storcenter Nord

A northern Aarhus hub for everyday life

Shops, services and a sociable food square

Coral reef aquarium and playful underworld

Designed for families, from toddlers to grandparents

Events, exhibitions and a changing city district

Practical comforts and all-weather reliability

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Kunst ved Kaserneboulevarden

Folkehuset Trøjborg

Trøjborg Beboerhus

Nordisk Film Cinemas Trøjborg

Herman Sallings Plads

Aarhus waterfront

Endless Connection

Rådhusparken

Den Svangre

Agnete og Havmanden

Frederiks Plads

Tivoli Friheden

Flagpladsen

Marselisborgmonumentet

Mindeparken

Unmissable attractions to see

Botanical Garden

University Park, Aarhus

Naturhistorisk Museum Aarhus

Steno Museum

Stenpartiet

Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden

AU Garden

Møllen i botanisk have Århus

Danish Poster Museum

The Old Town

Aarhus City Guide

Museumsbroen

Mindrebæltsbroen

Our Lady Church

Ismael

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Sevag's Grækeren

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Langhoff & Juul

Faour

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Casa Mia Trøjborg

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