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Aalborg walking tour & city guide

A waterfront city of nightlife and Viking history.

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Aalborg, in northern Jutland, is a lively city on the Limfjord with a renovated waterfront, colorful old houses and a famous nightlife street. Nearby is one of Denmark's largest Viking burial grounds.

The city

The harbor front has been transformed into a promenade with the Utzon Center, designed by the architect of the Sydney Opera House, and the Musikkens Hus concert hall. Jomfru Ane Gade is a short street packed with bars and restaurants.

History

Jens Bang's Stenhus is a richly decorated Renaissance merchant's house. Lindholm Høje, on a hill across the fjord, has hundreds of Viking graves marked with stones in the shape of ships.

Top sights in Aalborg

  1. 1

    Aalborg waterfront

    A harbor promenade.

  2. 2

    Utzon Center

    Architecture by Jørn Utzon.

  3. 3

    Jomfru Ane Gade

    The famous nightlife street.

  4. 4

    Jens Bang's Stenhus

    A Renaissance house.

  5. 5

    Lindholm Høje

    A Viking burial ground.

Food markets & where to eat in Aalborg

  1. Jomfru Ane Gade

    Restaurants and bars.

  2. Waterfront

    Cafés by the fjord.

  3. Old town

    Traditional Danish restaurants.

Food to try in Aalborg

  1. Aquavit

    A Scandinavian spirit made famous in Aalborg.

  2. Smoked fish

    From the Limfjord.

  3. Smørrebrød

    Open-faced sandwiches.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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