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Sports and culture in Aalborg

If you are interested in sports, Aalborg has a lot to offer. The city is a sports mecca regardless of whether you prefer traditional sports like football and swimming or more exotic sports like budokwai and kite surfing.

Sports and culture in Aalborg

If you are interested in sports, Aalborg has a lot to offer. The city is a sports mecca regardless of whether you prefer traditional sports like football and swimming or more exotic sports like budokwai and kite surfing.

More energy to study

When studying at Aalborg University, you will be spending a lot of time attending lectures and group meetings. Exercise gives you the opportunity to take a healthy break in your workday and gives you more energy to do your studies. In Aalborg you can practise numerous sports both indoors and outdoors. Parks, forests and the countryside are nearby, and mountain bike clubs, athletics clubs etc. enjoy the beautiful nature.

Sports club and fitness centre at Aalborg University

In Aalborg Studenternes Idrætsforening (AASI) you can practise e.g. aerobics, badminton, soccer and swimming together with other students. The sports club is closely affiliated with Aalborg University, although everyone regardless of their educational institution in Aalborg is welcome to take part in the great social aspects of sports.

Also, AAU has its own very modern fitness centre, UniFitness, at campus where you can enjoy yourself. In UniFitness you can practise cardio training, weight training and team training. 

Culture in Aalborg

Aalborg’s culture is easily accessible and at several venues you may actively participate in the artistic process. Snobbery is not characteristic of the mentality of people from Aalborg. On this page, you will find some of the cultural experiences available in Aalborg. Most of these are located within a relatively small geographic area.

International students night at 'Studenterhuset'

At Studenterhuset in the centre of Aalborg you can meet up with other students and enjoy a cup of coffee or go to concerts with Danish and international bands. You can also attend presentations, participate in a number of different activities, e.g. salsa, and you may choose to become a volunteer at Studenterhuset.

International Evening is held every Wednesday, which gives you the opportunity to meet other international students. Studenterhuset welcomes everyone and prices are student-friendly.