Aalborg is the largest city in North Jutland, Denmark. Aalborg is an old town with many preserved buildings and important prehistoric relics, but also thriving cultural life with several institutions of national importance.
Aalborg is the capital and largest city in the region of North Jutland. A university town and a regional centre for education. The urban area's population, as of 2022, was 144,000, making it the fourth largest in Denmark. It has a long history as an industrial and port town with an international airport that also serves Copenhagen. The Tourist Information of Aalborg has its headquarters in Nordkraft, a culture centre at the harbourfront. The city of Nørresundby is just across Limfjord, to the north of it.
In the centre it easy to walk by foot. To go further, there is a good public bus system (22 kr for 1½ hr if you pay cash), run by the Nordjyllands Trafikselskab company, which tickets can be bought online. The buses don't go often at night, and taxis are very expensive. The best way is still to get around by bicycle, you can rent one close to tourist information office or at several other locations using the city-bike system. There is also a city bike scheme where you may borrow a bicycle after giving a 20-kr deposit. For longer stays, a better option is buying one. Police has auctions once per month, you can ask about them in the police station.
1 Aalborg Akvavit. Distillery. 2 Aalborghus Castle (Aalborghus Slot), Slotspladsen 1. A half-timbered castle that was built by King Christian III in 1539 - 1555 as a fortification. Soon it became the seat of the king's provincial governors in Northern Jutland, and then started to be used by the State County for taxes. All that remains of the original castle is the east wing, the rest was constructed centuries later. There is no public access to the buildings but the courtyard is open for everybody free of charge. Besides, it's possible to visit the castle’s dungeon (May - Oct: M-F 08:00-15:00) and underground casemates (daily 08:00 - 21:00).
Bicycle: rent a bicycle and go along the fjord. Football: Aalborg BK ("AaB") were relegated in 2025 and play soccer in First Division, the second tier. Their Portland Park (capacity 13,800) is 1 km west of city centre. 1 Casino Aalborg, Ved Stranden 16, ☏ +45 9810 1550, fax: +45 9933 7099, casino@casino-aalborg.dk. Su–Th 20:00-03:00, F Sa from 20:00. Offer American Roulette, Black Jack, Poker and slot machines. Nice experience, but the atmosphere here is not as chic and international as you might expect. 50 kr. (updated Jul 2017) 2 Ice-skating, C.W. Obels Square (behind the Student House). 24/7, but only in the winter. Free if you own your own skates, otherwise renting them is 50 kr.
1 Fontænen, Prinsensgade 42, ☏ +45 98 16 17 02. It has the cheapest hot dogs in town, low budget fast food, what you need after a night out. 2 1000fryd. An alternative bar, vegan dinner on Tuesdays for kr 20. You have to sign up before. (updated May 2023) 3 Husets Café, Hasserisgade 10, ☏ +45 25 16 19 64, kokken@huset.dk. Garden Café is open M-F 09:00-15:00. Dinner Café is open Tuesday to Friday from 17:30-21:00. Non-profit cultural house which serves a daily vegetarian meal at a fixed price. Co-located with cultural and creative events, such as Husets ceramics workshop. No reservation needed. Adults 95 kr, kids (up to 12 yr) 45 kr.
1 Jomfru Ane Gade is a short street with 30 restaurants/bars. Drinks are cheap and the bars are open late. You will see signs advertising 20-kr drinks and 20:00-00:00 happy hour. 2 The Wharf, Borgergade 16, ☏ +45 98117010. Has the best beer in town (same owner as Charlies in Copenhagen). 3 The Irish House, Østerågade 25, ☏ +45 98141817. 4 London Pub, Boulevarden 7, ☏ +45 98117770. 5 1000fryd, Kattesundet 10, ☏ +45 98132221. Aalborg's only bar run by activists. 1000fryd has been around since 1984 when Aalborg's alternative scene bought the place. Now the place is known for their ecological beer, underground music scene and do-it-yourself attitude towards life.
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