New · 30 October 2026 · Gads Forlag

Da guldet kom hjem til Aarhus

The story of the party that brought an entire city together. Text by Jørgen Høg, photographs by Lars Bech.

Cover of Da guldet kom hjem til Aarhus by Jørgen Høg and Lars Bech
Pages
240
Photographs
100+
Frames shot
18.000+
Format
Hardcover
Price
299,95 kr.

“This book is about joy. Release. Euphoria. Relief. Community. Togetherness.”

Jørgen Høg, author

About the book

40 years of waiting. One week in May.

After four decades of hope, disappointment and patience it finally happened. In May 2026 AGF lifted the championship trophy and sent an entire city into the wildest party. A historic rush of joy that spread far beyond the pitch and brought Aarhus together like never before.

The book revives those unforgettable days in words and a wealth of atmospheric photographs. It tells the story of what happens when a shared dream comes true, and a whole city is allowed to let go.

Told through the eyes of the people of Aarhus: fans, players, professors and ordinary citizens. It is both a lasting memory of the gold party and a tribute to the city, the community and the passion that made it something special.

For the book, Lars Bech shot more than 18.000 frames. Just over 100 of them made it onto the 240 pages.

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AGF through Lars Bech's lens

The club, up close.

AGF player photographed by Lars Bech
Patrick Mortensen, AGF, photographed by Lars Bech
Yann Bisseck photographed by Lars Bech
Thomas Helmig at the AGF stadium, photographed by Lars Bech
Yann Bisseck photographed by Lars Bech

The makers

Two Aarhus storytellers.

Jørgen Høg

Text

Journalist, trained at DMJX in 1993. His books include Sådan kommer der flere kvinder på ledelsesgangen (2021), Kærlighed & Smerte (2022) and Bjergfolket (2024).

Lars Bech

Photography

Photographer, trained at DMJX in 2001 and a multiple award winner at Årets Pressefoto. His books include Langenæs/Aarhus/Danmark (2001) and Kærlighed & Smerte (2022).

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Title
Da guldet kom hjem til Aarhus
Text
Jørgen Høg
Photography
Lars Bech
Graphic design
Sune Ehlers
Publisher
Gads Forlag
Edition
1st edition, 2026 · Hardcover
Published
30 October 2026
Pages
240
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