Aalborg – From Industry to Experiencescape

Aalborg is the fourth largest city in Denmark, and the capital of North Jutland. In the last decade, Aalborg has been redefining its identity in terms of culture and tourism – from being a typical industrial city to becoming a modern city full of contrasts and exciting experience offers. This transformation is especially being manifested in the rejuvenation of the water front, and when entering the city by water, one is being welcomed by the sight of world class architecture and exciting recreational park areas.


Sublime Views to Endless Cornfields

Approaching the city of Aalborg, cruise ships must set out on a two-hour sail on the waters of Limfjorden. This fjord cruise will reveal the beautiful Danish rural landscape, with corn and rape fields stretching to the banks of the fjord and medieval village churches with characteristic belfries picturesquely embedded in the scenery, resembling the best of landscape painting from the Golden Age. An experience one does not want to miss out on.


World-Class Berthing Location

When arriving, cruise ships will berth at the new pier, Honnørkajen, which has been built especially for cruise ships. The pier is no more than 100 metres away from the very heart of the city, thus making it remarkably easy for guests to experience the many offers of the city. Despite the title as Denmark’s fourth largest city, Aalborg is still grand on a manageable scale, and within easy walking distance from the pier, one will find modern and medieval architecture in perfect harmony, charming pedestrian streets with excellent shopping opportunities, and cosy cafes and restaurants.

Architectural Wonders

Aalborg is quite fortunate in that it can present the work of two of the great Nordic masters of modern architecture – namely Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and the renowned Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, who actually grew up in Aalborg. On the water front, right next to Honnørkajen, Utzon Center transcends the category of art museum. Its unique fusion of exhibition, education, conferences and culinary experiences makes the centre a dynamic venue for art, architecture and design. Aalto’s KUNSTEN – Museum of Modern Art arises like a sculpture from the rolling green landscape, and forms a beautiful framework for displaying word-class art.


Viking Revival

Feel the presence of history, when visiting Lindholm Høje just north of the city. Here one will meet the spectacular sight of one of Scandinavia’s best preserved Viking burials; with no less than 700 excavated graves – dug out from a thick layer of sand, which has kept the secrets of Lindholm Høje for hundreds of years. The many stone settings that mark the graves are scattered on a hilltop with a beautiful view to the fjord. In the exhibition halls of the Lindholm Høje Museum, the history of the area comes alive with relics and exciting accounts of the conditions of life of the people, who once lived there.

Culinary Experiences

In Aalborg, there is never far between the culinary experiences and one thing that characterises Aalborg's restaurants and cafes is their unique atmosphere. Visit for instance the trendy gourmet restaurant, Mortens Kro, that presents a modern Danish cuisine, or try restaurant Fusion at the water front offering a unique combination of Japanese sushi combined with local Nordic ingredients.
Is the mood more set for a quality beer, a visit to Søgaards Bryghus, Aalborgs very own micro brewery, is a good starting point. Or try Aalborg Beerwalk – the perfect start to a night out with good friends. On this walk, you will have the chance to taste well-poured draught beer in 6 of Aalborg's best pubs.


Getting There

By Air
Aalborg Airport is located in Nørresundby, Denmark, which is 6.5 kilometres (4 miles) northwest of the city. It is the third largest airport in Denmark.

By Cruise
In 2012 the following cruise lines will visit Aalborg:

30th May - Holland America Line with Prinsendam
31st May - Thomson Cruises with Thomson Spirit
12th Jun - Fred. Olsen Lines with Braemer
27th Jun - Fred Olsen Line with Boudicca
13th Jul - Thomson Cruises with Thomson Spirit
22nd Jul - Hapaq Lloyd with Europa
31st Aug - Fred. Olsen Line with Black Watch
6th Sep - Ocean Countess with Cruise & Maritime
23rd Sep - Fred. Olsen Line with Black Watch

In 2013, the following cruise lines will visit Aalborg:

11th May - Thomson Cruises with Thomson Spirit
12th May - Resident Sea with The World
9th Jun - Swan Hellenic Cruises with Minerva
29th Jun - Deilmann Reederei with Deutchland
11th Jul - Fred. Olsen Line with Black Watch
19th Jul - Saga Shipping with Quest for Adventure
29th Jul - Fred. Olsen Line with Braemer
26th Aug - Plantours with Hamburg

For more information please visit http://www.visitaalborg.com