Best Tourist Places to Visit in Aalborg, Denmark, Europe

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Aalborg, Denmark, Europe

Aalborg or Alborg is a city in the North Denmark (Nordjylland) in Denmark located at an altitude of 16 feet. It is the 4^th most populous city of Denmark as of recent census. The University of Aalborg and Aalborg University Hospital are some internationally renowned universities in Aalborg.

Geography of Aalborg:

Aalborg coordinates with 57°03′ N latitude and 09°55′ E longitude and the municipality of Aalborg covers an area of 1,144 sq. km. and the urban area has 139 sq. km. Aalborg is situated about 410 km northwest of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.

History of Aalborg:

According to archeological sources, Aalborg has been inhabited since AD 700. During the Middle Ages, Aalborg was significant harbor and later it changed as one of the major industrial and educational centers of the country. Budolfi Church and Aalborghus Castle are the historical identities of Aalborg.

Connectivity to Aalborg:

Aalborg is well connected by airport, located 6.5 km away from the downtown Aalborg and is served by KLM, Air Norway, British Airways, Turkish Airlines and many other renowned airlines with scheduled flights to Istanbul, Amsterdam, Oslo, Stavanger, London and Copenhagen.

It takes around 5 hours to reach Aalborg from Copenhagen by bus, costing 250 Kr and by train; it takes 4½ hours and costs 402 Kr.

Aalborg can be reached by ferry from Norway, Sweden and UK.

To get around, tourists can use taxi or bus or car or bicycle.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Aalborg:

Aalborg Carnival is the most important festival in Aalborg and one of the major event in Denmark, celebrated at the end of May. Also Aalborg houses many modern art and historical museums and universities.

The major shopping corners in Alborg include:

Algade and Bispensgade
Medinaen
Wet Market
Salling

Here is the list of prime restaurants in Aalborg:

KN Pizza & Kebab 2
San Giovanni
Utzon Restaurant
Emiki Pizza

Things to do in Aalborg:

Casino Aalborg
Jumboland
Habour Bath
Ice-skating

What to see in Aalborg?

Budolfi Church:

Constructed in the 14^th century, Budolfi Church is the cathedral church located at Adelgade 10 in Aalborg. Bring camera to take some classy pictures from the outside. It is a must see.

Aalborg Zoo:

Aalborg Zoo is home to a wide range of animals like giraffes, big cats, elephants and typical African animals and a playground and a restaurant. It is situated at Molleparkvej 63.

Jens Bangs Stenhus:

Jens Bangs Stenhus or Jens Bangs House was constructed by the merchant Jens Bang in 1624. This well preserved renaissance house is great to watch.

List of other places of interest in Aalborg includes:

Aalborg Townhall
Aalborg Castle
Ancient Viking graveyard
Aalborg Akvavit
KUNSTEN Modern Museum of Art
Aalborg Tower
House of Music
Jørgen Olufsens House
Lille Vildmose
Royal Taxhouse
Kildeparken
Utzon Center
Atelier Olsson
Aalborg Historical Museum

When to visit Aalborg?

Throughout the year is best, especially the month of May is ideal to travel Aalborg while the Aalborg Carnival takes place.

Where to stay in Aalborg?

Aalborg is famous for its rich culture, history as well as upgraded hospitality industry. Mid range hotels in Aalborg charge around 300 Kr per night and star rated hotels charge 1000 Kr per night. The major hotels in Aalborg are listed below: