Møllestien is a charming, narrow lane in Aarhus featuring 28 color-washed cottages dating back centuries. This picturesque street, with hollyhocks climbing its walls, once served as a site for the city's marginalized and outcast populations. Its history is marked by hardship and tragedy, including witchcraft trials in 1686 where several women faced severe accusations.During the same century, the western end of Møllestien hosted a burial ground for criminals and paupers. A chilling incident in 1700 involved a widow who murdered several children, with local accounts linking the event to the street's pervasive issues of drinking and desperation. These difficult conditions persisted into the early 1900s, with extreme poverty and prostitution evident.The lane began its significant transformation in the late 1950s when artists and actors moved in, undertaking renovations and beautifying the area. They successfully fought off a development plan that would have replaced the historic cottages with a parking garage and supermarket. Today, Møllestien stands as a preserved fragment of 1800s working-class housing. It is now a sought-after residential area where houses rarely become available.