Many of the neighborhoods in the district were once small, separated farms and villages, but developed and grew through the Industrial Revolution and later merged with the rest of Aarhus.

[3] Important facilities in the Christiansbjerg part of this area includes the DR headquarters, Danmarks Medie- og Journalisthøjskole (Danish School of Media and Journalism) and Aarhus Tech (center for technical VET educations).

There are almost no shops, cafés or business, but the neighbourhood houses a sports club, Aarhus Fremad and their home ground, Riisvangen Stadion, next to which there are also facilities for tennis and athletics.

The borough works almost like an independent town-village within the city of Aarhus, having its own distinct architectural charm, shopping district and cultural life.

There are about a hundred stores here, a cinema, grocery and fruit markets, plenty cafés, bars and restaurants and the supermarkets Løvbjerg and Rema 1000.

[13] Marienlund comprise the northern tip of Trøjborg, near the traffic meeting point of Grenaavej, Nordre Ringgade and Dronning Magrethesvej.

Along the coast, there is a small beach and a sea bath - open during the summer months -, separated from the woods by the regional rail line.

In Denmark, village inns traditionally functioned as local centers for larger gatherings and celebrations and an opportunity for visitors and travelers to stay overnight.

In the late 20th century the neighbourhood of Vejlby was merged with Risskov, to administratively form the Vejlby-Risskov district, all part of Aarhus N. A rather large neighborhood on the seaside slopes north of the urban forest of Riis Skov.

With a splendid view of the Bay of Aarhus and easy access to the beach, this area comprise many large mansions and detached houses and it has a history as an affluent neighborhood.

In December 2017, the city's first light rail line opened, connecting the Aarhus Central Station with The New University Hospital (DNU) in Skejby.