Midtjylland is the central part of Denmark, also called Central Jutland.

Where it is

  • It sits in the middle of the Jutland peninsula, between the North Sea and the Kattegat Strait.
  • It is an administrative region of Denmark known as Region Midtjylland.
  • Its largest city is Aarhus, while Viborg serves as the regional administrative center.

Quick facts

  • It covers about 13,013 km².
  • It had an estimated population of about 1.37 million in 2025.
  • Other major cities include Randers, Silkeborg, Horsens, Herning, and Holstebro.

In one line

Midtjylland means “Mid Jutland,” so the simplest answer is: it’s in the middle of Denmark’s Jutland region.