The City of Aalborg

Aalborg is the fourth largest city in Denmark and the regional capital of Northern Jutland. Currently, the city has approximately 160,000 inhabitants.

Aalborg offers a wealth of opportunities for recreation and leisure. You will find cafés and nightlife, theatres and cinemas, restaurants, music venues, museums and shops for every taste, in addition to sports activities and spectacular nature areas allowing for fishing or brisk walks in the many green and wooded areas.

Furthermore, the region of Northern Jutland is also known for windsurfing on the west coast as well as churches, monasteries, cathedrals and manor houses bearing witness to the great and colourful history of the region.

History of Aalborg

Aalborg has a lot to offer, if you're interested in history. The history of Aalborg can be traced back more than 1,000 years.

Amusements

Some of the major amusement attractions in Aalborg are Aalborg Zoo, “Tivoliland Karolinelund” (amusement park) and the Aalborg Tower.

Cinemas and Theatres

In Aalborg you can visit cinemas and theatres and enjoy a great variety of exciting movies and interesting theatre productions.

Museums

In Aalborg you will find a number of art exhibitions and museums worth visiting.

Music

The city of Aalborg has a great amount of smaller and larger music venues, where you can enjoy a wide choice of music.

Nature

Nature in and around Aalborg invites to relaxation, contemplation as well as sporting exercises.

Public Libraries

Aalborg has two main public libraries with branches located at different places around the city.

Restaurants and Pubs

Aalborg is known for its many restaurants, cafés and pubs.

Sports

If you are interested in sports, Aalborg has something for everyone, whether you are actively participating or a spectator.