Aarup is an urban Settlement in Assens Municipality, in the region of Southern Denmark, Denmark. Aarup lies at 63 m above sea level. It has 3,254 inhabitants (2026). The nearest city is Odense, 22 km to the east. Beaches nearby: Sandager Næs (12 km), Sønder Aaby (13 km), Husby (14 km). Among the landmarks around are Nonnebakken (22 km), Viking Age Ring Fortresses (22 km) and St. Canute's Cathedral (22 km). Among the natural features are Frøbjerg Bavnehøj (6.5 km) and Øksnebjerg (12.7 km).