Second-hand Guide
In Denmark, second-hand shopping isn’t just a budget-friendly choice—it’s a reflection of values like sustainability, simplicity, and smart living. Whether you're looking for something unique, trying to reduce waste, or simply being budget-conscious, second-hand is often the first stop—not the last resort.
You can buy and sell most good items second-hand, in Denmark, . If something still works or can be used by someone else, it’s worth passing on. This mindset makes it easy to find high-quality goods without overspending or over-consuming - particularly when it comes to big-ticket items like furniture, bicycles, and baby gear.
Fortunately, Denmark makes it easy to circulate items. From online marketplaces to local charity shops and flea markets, there are countless ways to buy, sell, and swap.
Below, you'll find a selection of popular second-hand options in Aarhus and across Denmark. These are just a few examples to guide your first steps into the second-hand scene in Denmark—there’s plenty more out there to discover.
Good to know before you start second-hand shopping in Denmark:
- Genbrug = second-hand; many shops are called Genbrug or Genbrugsbutik
- Loppemarked = flea market; often held seasonally or on weekends
- MobilePay is a common way to pay for second-hand items
- Most shops post updates & hours on Facebook or Instagram
Aarhus
Clothes - Affordable
So Ein Ding
A small basement shop, which offers both men’s and women’s clothes sold at reasonable rates.
Address: Nørre Allé 17, 8000 Aarhus C
Prag
Their concept is inspired by Berlin and New York, and they import second-hand clothes from abroad.
Address: Nørregade 55, 8000 Aarhus C
Røde Kors (Red Cross)
Located in Aarhus, this classic second-hand shop is operated by volunteers and contributes to the initiatives of the Danish Red Cross
Address: Nørre Allé 30, 8000 Aarhus C
Other popular and well-established second-hand shops
Dansk Folkehjælp – Vestergade 64
Kirkens Korshær Genbrug – Vestergade 37
Danmission Genbrug – Jægergårdsgade 66
Clothes - High end
Komma
A luxury second-hand shop, where sellers rent a stand. You can find expensive high-end brands as well as more affordable brands.
Address: Studsgade 6, 8000 Aarhus C
SecondLux
Offers many different brands. Their focus is on clean, good quality clothes.
Address: Tordenskjoldsgade 61, 8200 Aarhus N
Children’s items
Mødrehjælpens børnetøj
A second-hand shop that sells clothes, toys and children’s items. The shop supports the Danish charity ‘Mødrehjælpen’, which supports vulnerable families and pregnant mothers.
Addresses: Frederiks Allé 136, 8000 Aarhus C and Tordenskjoldsgade 27, 8200 Aarhus N
Børneloppen
A large permanent indoor flea market located in bigger towns across Denmark. In Aarhus its located in Tilst. At Børneloppen people can sell and buy secondhand children’s clothes and items.
Address: Anelystparken 11B, 8381 Tilst
Lille Nor
A shop where people rent a stand. You can buy and sell children's clothes, toys and baby items
Address: Frederiks Allé 11, 8000 Aarhus C
Furniture
IKEA Cirkulär (resale)
IKEA buys back gently used furniture and resells it at a lower price in the ‘Cirkulär’ corner near checkout at IKEA.
Address: Graham Bells Vej 7-11, 8200 Aarhus N
Brugtvare Terminalen
A second-hand megastore in Aarhus with retro, vintage and second-hand furniture and home décor. Prices are generally higher than typical thrift shops, reflecting the uniqueness of some of the items.
Address: Øllegårdsvej 3, 8260 Viby J
Røde Kors Genbrug
This Røde Kors shop has a large furniture section where you can find second-hand furniture and home decor.
Address: Muslingevej 24, 8250 Egå
Flea markets
Aarhus Kræmmermarked
An annual flea market held at Tangkrogen in Aarhus, featuring over 200 stalls with a wide variety of items, from vintage finds to everyday treasures. Entry requires a ticket, and full event details are available on the official website
Address: Tangkrogen Aarhus
Ingerslevs Boulevard Car boot Flea market
A flea market held on the first and third Sundays in the month from April to September. A market where people sell their second-hand items. All proceed are donated to charity.
Address: Ingerslevs Boulevard 1, 8000 Aarhus C
Habengut
A recurring flea market at Godsbanen in Aarhus C, featuring over 70 stalls with clothing, retro furniture, jewellery, and unique small items.
Address: Karen Wegeners Gade 8, 8000 Aarhus C
Nation wide
Clothes
Rehoppit
reshoppit.dk is a second-hand luxury shop where private sellers rent stands
Vinted
Vinted is an online market place and app that allows users to buy, sell and exchange new or second-hand items, primarily focusing on clothes.
Sellpy
Sellpy is a second-hand platform and app where you can buy and sell pre-owned clothing and items, with the company handling the entire selling process for you.
Children's items
Reshopper App
An app where you can sell and buy things for mom, the kids and your home. The app can be downloaded in where you normally get your apps.
Børneloppen
A large indoor flee market to buy and sell children’s clothes and items. Shops can be found across Denmark.
Furniture
DBA (Den Blå Avis)
DBA (Den Blå Avis) is a Danish website where people sell both new and second-hand items.
On this platform it is important to be critical and be aware of scammers, as it is not as controlled an environment as when buying in shops.
Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is the platform on Facebook where people sell second-hand items.
On this platform it is important to be critical and be aware of scammers, as it is not as controlled an environment as when buying in shops.
Food
WeFood
WeFood is run by the charity Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid). The shops are located across Denmark and sell items regular stores can’t sell like products with damaged packaging, incorrect labels, or nearing their “best before” date to help reduce food waste.
Address: Vesterbro Torv 1A, 8000 Aarhus C
Too Good to Go App
An app designed to fight food waste by connecting users with restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, and cafés that have surplus food at the end of the day. Buy the surplus food for a reduced price.
Flea markets
Kirppu Loppesupermarked
An indoor flee market with shops across the country, where people can buy or sell used clothes, accessories and home decór.
Bikes
Donkey Republic
Download the app to rent bikes across Denmark. Bikes can be rented for a single trip or for multiple days.
Swapfiets
A subscription-based bike service that provides you with a personal bicycle or e-bike for a fixed monthly fee. All repairs and maintenance are included in the fee.
DBA (Den Blå Avis)
On DBA you can find second-hand bikes, that are being sold by private individuals.
On this platform it is important to be critical and be aware of scammers, as it is not as controlled an environment as when buying in shops.
Facebook Marketplace
On Facebook Marketplace you can find second-hand bikes, that are being sold by private individuals.
On this platform it is important to be critical and be aware of scammers, as it is not as controlled an environment as when buying in shop
