Before you go

Your trip to Aalborg.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Aalborg – Jutlândia do Norte Destination Aalborg and Skagen Capital

How to get there

Aeroporto de Aalborg (Aalborg Lufthavn) (AAL) Nørresundby · 6 km
Estação de Aalborg (Aalborg Station) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Aalborg Airport is 6 km from the centre, served by bus, and handles domestic flights from Copenhagen. By train, Aalborg is about 1h20 from Aarhus and 4h30 from Copenhagen.

How many days

One day for the waterfront, the Utzon Center, the old town and Lindholm Høje; a day and a half to see Kunsten at a relaxed pace.

When to go

From May to September, with long days and a lively fjordfront, including swimming in the harbour in summer. The last week of May the Aalborg Carnival usually fills the streets. In winter it’s cold, with wind from the fjord.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The centre, the waterfront and Kunsten are walkable; buses go to Lindholm Høje. A car helps to follow the coast to Skagen, but the train also reaches there.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Aalborg

Morning
Old town
From the station, walk to São Budolfo Cathedral, Jens Bangs Stenhus and Aalborghus.
Afternoon
Utzon Center and waterfront
Visit the Utzon Center and walk along the Limfjord waterfront to Musikkens Hus.
Late afternoon
Lindholm Høje
Cross the fjord to Nørresundby and see the burial mounds in low light.
Evening
Jomfru Ane Gade
Have dinner and end the night on Jomfru Ane Gade.

2 days in Aalborg

Day 1

Morning
Kunsten
Kunsten and the climb to Aalborgtårnet on the neighbouring hill.
Afternoon
Centre and waterfront
Cathedral, Aalborghus, Utzon Center and the waterfront.
Late afternoon
Lindholm Høje
Viking cemetery and museum in Nørresundby.
Evening
Jomfru Ane Gade
Dinner on the restaurant street.

Day 2

Morning
Train to Skagen
Take the train to Frederikshavn and the local line to Skagen.
Afternoon
Skagen
Museu de Skagen and the Ancher house.
Late afternoon
Grenen
Walk out to the tip of Grenen, where the two seas meet.
Evening
Port of Skagen
Have fish for dinner at the port of Skagen.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Aalborg the capital of North Jutland?

Yes, it is the administrative centre of the region (Region Nordjylland) and the largest city in North Jutland.

What is the Limfjord?

A water channel that crosses Jutlândia from the Mar do Norte to the Kattegat. Aalborg lies on its banks, at the narrowest point.

What is the aquavit of Aalborg?

A flavored spirit seasoned with caraway and other herbs, traditional at Danish festive meals and originating in the city. It is served chilled, in small glasses.

Is Aalborg a base for Skagen?

It works for a day trip by train, but Skagen deserves at least one night.

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