Tilst is a suburban area of
Aarhus
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,
Denmark
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, situated 8 km to the northwest of Aarhus.
The Tilst area is marked by big city blocks and large traditional suburban areas. In the surrounding area are several
superstores, which mainly serve the inner city population of Aarhus. The area is most commonly known for the
Bilka warehouse, the largest in Denmark and the only one of its kind in the Aarhus area.
The area is divided by the intercity Viborgvej road, with Tilst on the northern side, and the True and Skjoldhøj area situated to the south, bordering
Brabrand and
Hasle. Tilst has a relatively high density of immigrants compared to the rest of Aarhus, and the suburb is home to many ethnic groups.
Tilst is divided into several neighbourhoods, each one usually identified by its location or street names. One area for example, a residential one near the lake of
Geding Sø in the western parts, is known as ''Blomsterkvarteret'' (The Flower Quarter) since all the streets are named after flowers. There is a relatively large
industrial park
An industrial park, also known as industrial estate or trading estate, is an area zoned and planned for the purpose of industrial development. An industrial park can be thought of as a more heavyweight version of a business park or office par ...
, with mostly light industry, in the eastern outskirts of Tilst.
The local public school is Tilst Skole, and the local
gymnasium is called
Langkær Gymnasium og HF.
The local church, Tilst Kirke, founded in the 12th century
is among the oldest churches in Scandinavia, but with several additions from the 15th century.
Gallery
Tilst 3-Aarhus.JPG, Tilst Church
Quang Huong Temple (Aarhus).jpg, Quang Huong buddhist temple.
Langkær gymnasium i Tilst.jpg, Langkær Gymnasium.
Kastanjerne på Bysmedevej.jpg, A small park area at the old village center.
Thoralds Hus.jpg, Thorald's House a listed house in Tilst.
File:Geding Sø 3.jpg, The lake of Geding Sø.
References
External links
* Tilst Bibliotek
Tilst Kasted Lokalhistoriske Arkiv
Neighbourhoods in Aarhus
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