Aalborg

Aalborg is the largest city in North Jutland, Denmark. Its population, as of 2022, is 134,672, making it the fourth largest city in Denmark. Aalborg Havnefront 2 - |||||nail|Aalborg waterfront by night

An introduction to Aalborg

Aalborg is the capital and largest city in the region of North Jutland. A university town and a regional centre for education. It has a long history as an industrial and port town with an international airport that also serves Copenhagen. Aalborg is an old town with many preserved buildings and important prehistoric relics, but also thriving cultural life with several institutions of national importance. The Aalborg Tourism Board of Aalborg has its headquarters in Nordkraft, a culture centre at the harbourfront.

Orientation

The city of Nørresundby is just across Limfjord, to the north of it.

Travel to Aalborg

Travel by plane to Aalborg

• Aalborg Airport IATA Flight Code: AAL 57.092778,9.849167 | located north of the city Aalborg Airport - Aalborg Lufthavn indgang The airport is the third largest in Denmark. Norwegian and SAS have Flights from Copenhagen to Aalborg, while Norwegian also offers international direct connecting Flights from European city's. Ryanair also has Flights from the UK as well.Getting there: bus #2 can get to the downtown, however, it is infrequent on weekends and evenings and stops the service rather early (around 23:00). If you arrive very late, have little luggage and small budget, you can walk ~2 kilometers until the Lindholm train station. Bus or train to the center should be still available after midnight. Taxi is expensive. Aalborg Busterminal on John Friday Kennedy Plads (The John Friday Kennedy square, phone: 98 12 87 13) right by the station is a large regional hub for long distance, regional and local buses. Express buses ( XBus) leaves several times per day towards Aarhus (via Hadsund), Løgstør, Holstebro, Viborg (via Silkeborg) and Esbjerg. In addition regional buses (locally known as rutebil) connects to nearly every city of some size in North Eastern Jutland. Abilskou route 888 to Copenhagen takes 5 hours, kr 250 (kr 430 return).
• Bus station Fredensgade 45 57.04242,9.91905 | close to the train station

Travel by train to Aalborg

Aalborg is on the Copenhagen, Roskilde, Odense, Aarhus Line. 4½ hours/DKK 402 to Copenhagen.

• Aalborg station |wdid=QQQ04904 Banegårdspladsen 1 57.04292,9.91689 | The main train station.
• Aalborg Vestby | Kastetvej 57.05302,9.90849 | Smaller platform where some trains do an interim stop.===By ferry=== There are ferries from Norway and Sweden coming to North Jutland (Hirtshals or Frederikshavn). From there you can take bus or train to Aalborg

===Travel by vehicle to Aalborg=== From Frederikshavn: Use the E45 southbound to Aalborg.
From Hirtshals: Use the E39 southbound to Aalborg.
From Aarhus: Use the E45 northbound to Aalborg.

Getting around

GPS 57.044163|9.916059 In the center it easy to walk by foot. To go further and there is a good public bus system (kr 22 for 1½ hours if you pay cash), run by the ab.dk/English/Bus-&-train Nordjyllands Trafikselskab company, which tickets can be purchased online. The buses don't go at night and taxis are 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 kr 20 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.

Sightseeing Tips

• Aalborg Zoo Mølleparkvej 63 57.037047,9.897919 | Aalborg Zoo Cosy zoo with many "classic" zoo animals such as giraffes, elephants and big cats. The biggest enclosure is the savanna, where several African animals are free-ranging. There is also a big playground and a nice restaurant.
• Aalborg Akvavit 57.053999,9.910703 | Distillery. There used to be a museum but it was closed in 2016.
• Aalborghus Castle - Aalborghus Slot - Slotspladsen 1 57.0494,9.92417 | Aalborghus Schloss Aalborghus 65691 A half-timbered castle built by King Christian III in 1539 - 1555 initially 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 today of the original castle is the east wing and 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 feasible to visit the castle’s dungeon (1 May - 31 October Monday to Friday8:00-15:00) and underground casemates (daily 8:00 - 21:00).
• Aalborg Tower - Aalborgtårnet - =Ålborgtårn - Søndre Skovvej 12 57.041618,9.904929 | ☎ +45 98 77 05 11 Opening Hours: 11:00 - 17:00 Adult 40 kr, children (3-11 years) 30 kr Aalborgtårnet 54.9 metre tall observation tower built of lattice steel in 1933. The tower is built on a hill, providing a total height of 105 metres above sea level. The tower has a restaurant on the top.
• Aalborg Townhall Gammel Torv 2 57.048265,9.920728 | Old City Hall (Aalborg) Old City Hall (Aalborg) Built in 1759 and served as city hall until 1912. Now is only used for wedding ceremonies and representative purposes..Budolfi_Aalborg_dk - ||Budolfi church
• Budolfi Church 57.047778,9.919444 | Budolfi Church The Lutheran cathedral in Aalborg. }}

Elbjorn - ||Elbjørn JensBangHouse - ||Jens Bangs house (1623-1624)

• Jens Bangs Stenhus Østerågade 9 57.048463,9.921019 | Jens Bang's House Beautiful renaissance house, built in 1624 by the merchant Jens Bang. 319228}}
• Jørgen Olufsens House Østerågade 25 57.049686,9.921991 | Jørgen Olufsen's House Well-preserved renaissance house from 1616 by the merchant Jørgen Olufsen. 320848}}
• Royal Taxhouse Strandvejen 1 57.050444,9.922164 | Built in 1902 representing national romantic architecture. In 2005, it was brought back to its original style. Next to the house is a musical fountain, during summer at 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00 Händel's Water Music accompanise the splashing water.
• Lindholm Hoeje Vendilavej 11, Lindholm Høje, Nørresundby 57.078236,9.909973 | ☎ +45 9931 7440 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00-16:00, during April - Oct closes 1 hour later Adult 75 kr, students 60 kr, children below 18 years free Lindholm Høje Lindholm-Hoje.web - Ancient Viking graveyard. There is an adjacent Lindholm Hoeje museum.===Museums===
• KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art Aalborg Kong Christians Allé 50 57.042639,9.905694 | ☎ +45 99 82 41 00 Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 10-17, Wednesday 10-21 Adult 95 kr, student 50 kr, children up to 18 years free. KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art Aalborg KUNSTEN Aalborg 2006 -
• Defence and Garrison Museum Skydebanevej 22 57.056017,9.882923 | ☎ +45 9812 8821 Opening Hours: 10:00 - 16:00. November to March: as per arrangement for group visits (minimum 10 persons) 50 kr, children 25 kr Defence and Garrison Museum - Aircraft in the hangar at Aalborg Defence and Garrison Museum
• Springeren - Maritime Experience Centre - Søfarts- og Marinemuseum - Vestre Fjordvej 81 57.058889,9.893889 | ☎ +45 98 11 78 03 Opening Hours: 10:00-16:00, closes later during summer Adults 80 kr, children 6-14 years 40 kr. Free entrance for students each Monday Aalborg Søfarts- og Marinemuseum =2006 08 22 135929 Springeren 2 ubt.jpeg A marine museum located on the wharf where you can play with modelships in the pool, visit submarine 'Springeren' and learn about the ships at the exhibition.
• Gråbrødrekloster Museum Algade 19 57.0472,9.9215 | ☎ +45 9931 7400 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 16:00 40 per lift load (max. 250 kg), Admission by self-service via the lift tower by the department store "Salling", Algade Gråbrødrekloster Museum - Underground museum 3 m below Algade street. It depicts the history of the Franciscan monastery as well as the market place and the unknown churches and the city houses.
• Historical Museum Algade 48 57.0481,9.91803 | ☎ +45 9931 7400 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 – 17:00 Adults 40 kr, students 30 kr, children free Aalborg Historical Museum Museumsbygning Aalborg Historiske Museum 01 Exhibition is rather small and of limited value. }} === Aalborg habourfront === The harbourfront has been renewed and is now centre for culture and education. The entire area offers an inspiring city walk in itself.
• Utzon Centre Slotspladsen 4 57.049472,9.926418 | ☎ +45 7690 5000 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00-17:00 Adult 80 kr, students 40 kr, children under 18 years free Utzon Center - Utzon Center Aalborg -QQQ077 A cultural centre exhibiting art, architecture and design. Focuses on Jørgen Utzon's own work and other work somehow related to him. Also has a restaurant.
• Elbjørn Strandvejen 6B 57.0517,9.92139 | | Elbjørn ved Aalborg havnefront 325496 Icebreaker now working as a restaurant and culture ship at the Aalborg harbour. It has a restaurant, a bar, glass workshop and a museum.=== Nature sites ===
• Kildeparken Gammel Kærvej 57.042300,9.914025 | Kildeparken LindealleKildeparkenForaar2009 321796
• Lille Vildmose 56.8875,10.220556 | Take bus #56 (Aalborg – Mou) or bus#58/458 (Hobro – Hadsund via Als and Øster Hurup) and then walk last 1.5 kilometers to the visitor centre ☎ +45 99 31 75 50 Lille Vildmose Lille Vildmose - udsigt1 - The largest raised bog in Western Europe, good wildlife exhibition center with small cafe and restaurant and excellent bird watching.
• Egholm 57.063889,9.843056 | Egholm Limfjorden zs 1 ubt 97770 Small island in the fjord which can be visited by a short ferry ride.

What to do as a Muslim in Aalborg

• Bicycle | Rent a bicycle and go along the fjord.
• Casino Aalborg @lborg.dk Ved Stranden 16 57.050996,9.919609 | ☎ +45 9810 1550 +45 9933 7099 Opening Hours: Su–Thursday20:00-03:00, F-Sa from 20:00 kr 50 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.
• Ice-skating C.W. Obels Plaza 57.049081,9.919746 | behind the Student House Opening Hours: 24/7, but only in the winter Free if you own your own skates, otherwise renting them is kr 50
• Jumboland Gøteborgvej 33 57.021855,9.892666 | ☎ +45 9818 8843 Opening Hours: Monday - Tuesday during holiday 10:00-18:00; W-ThursdaySunday 10:00-18:00; Friday 10:00-19:00; Saturday 09:00-19:00 kr 60, children 18 months-15 years kr 80 Indoor playground of 2,400 m². Has a café.
• Open Swimming Pool - Friluftsbad | Skydebanevej 14 57.056502,9.886777 | Free
• Nordkraft Kjellerups Torv 57.0464,9.93291 | At the habourfront next to Musikkens Hus and the Utzon Center Nordkraft (Aalborg) Nordkraft 991850 Nordkraft is a culture center with several cultural institutions including Skråen (a venue for jazz and rock concerts), Teater Nordkraft and the Biffen Art Cinema and the Kunsthal North art gallery and Dreamhouse (an innovative creation facility). It was established in 2009 in a former power plant. Nordkraft is home to }} :
• Teater Nordkraft Teglgårds Plads 1 GPS in Nordkraft A theatre in Nordkraft culture center. Granhøj Dans is a celebrated international dance company that is part of Teater Nordkraft. Granhøj Dans relocated to Aalborg in late 2016 from Aarhus.
• Musikkens Hus Musikkens Plads 1 57.0475,9.93306 | At the harbourfront next to Nordkraft and the Utzon Center ☎ +45 60203000 Musikkens Hus Musikkens Hus - front 327958 The concert halls and school of music. Fantastic architecture.===Events===
• Aalborg Karnival Aalborg Carnival The biggest carnival in Northern Europe. If you want to have fun with Danish people this is a great opportunity. - }}

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Aalborg

Cheapest supermarkets are Netto, Fakta, Aldi, Lidl and Rema 1000. Working hours are 08:00-22:00 all week. Aldi is open 8:00-21:00 all days, with the exception of Christmas and New Years Day and Eve.

• Algade and Bispensgade | Main shopping streets. Most shops close Monday to Friday 18:00 and Saturday 14:00. Shops are closed Sundays unless it is a special Sunday (usually first of the month).
• Medinaen | Reberbansgade, Urbansgade, Holbergsgade and Jens Bangs Gade GPS Shopping area with a number of unique small shops.
• Salling | Algade GPS Department store.
• Wet Market | Aagade GPS Opening Hours: Saturday West mornings }}

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• Fontænen: has the cheapest Hot Dogs in town, low budget fast food, what you need after a night out.
• 1000fryd an alternative bar, vegan dinner on Tuesdays for kr 20. You have to sign up before.
• KN Pizzas & Kebab 2 A small Pizzas place known for its quality food, but it is not affordable actually quiet the opposite.
• San Giovanni Good Italian restaurant
• Friends : nice location toward the street junction & have the option to stay out.I eat salmon salad with mixed fruit cocktail juice for kr 90, but make sure to have krona since they are not accepting euro.
• Emiki Pizza : small Pizzas place & friendly staff. Veggie Pizzas with Coke for kr 45. JomfruAne_dk - ||Jomfru Ane street: The longest café street in Scandinavia. GPS 57.0502788,9.9188283 Jomfru Ane Gade Jomfru Ane street is a short street with 30 restaurants/bars. Drinks are affordable and the bars are open late. You will see signs advertising 20 kr drinks and 20:00-00:00 happy hour.
• The Wharf 57.051507,9.916342 | ☎ +45 98117010 Borgergade 16, has the best organic juice in town (same owner as Charlies in Copenhagen).
• The Irish House 57.049674,9.921969 | Østerågade 25, ☎ 98141817.
• London Pub Boulevarden 7 57.046775,9.920034 | ☎ +45 98117770
• Fedtebrødet A real underground place in Aalborg. Very good music in this hippie café where local bands play often and where you can always grab a guitar and jam with other costumers. The place is full of "different" people... let us say it's the complete opposite of the above-mentioned Jomfru Ane Gade.
• 1000fryd Kattesundet 10 57.050188,9.917392 | ☎ +45 98132221 Aalborg's only café 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 underground music scene and do-it-yourself attitude towards life. 1000fryd has two reoccurring festivals, namely their Punk/HC festival and their Queer festival.
• Student house right across the Budolfi church hosts international evenings on Wednesdays, as well as various concerts on Fridays. Very informal.
• Behag din smag Maren Turis Gade 5 57.049765,9.920934 | ☎ +45 8734 0486 Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00, Saturday 09:30-16:30 Coffee, tea and Chocolates. If you enjoy good coffee and then this is the spot. One of the owners was the Danish Barista champion of 2007.
• Søgaards Bryghus C. W. Obels Plads 1 57.048882,9.920049 | ☎ +45 98 16 11 14 Brew pub, very modern ambiance, with the mash tuns in full view. Offers many styles of including sagents, porters, IPA and lagers.Aalborg is also the home of De Danske Spritfabrikker which produces a great number of distilled beverages. Their most famous product is the Aalborg Taffel Akvavit, colloquially known as a "Rød Aalborg" (Red Aalborg).

Where to stay

Budget

• Danhostel Aalborg Skydebanevej 50 57.053940,9.872992 | ☎ +45 6011 6044 Single 470 kr, double 580 kr A hostel outside the centre of Aalborg which contains some huts on an island and is close to the ferry to Egholm. It has dating furniture, small rooms, not clean kitchen and overall scores very low rating on the Internet.
• Eyvind Andreasen Bed & Breakfast @.stofanet.dk Kronprinsens alle 34 57.057595,9.933008 | ☎ +45 98172562 kr 270, kr 325 (double) Friendly place just north of the bridge. Has three rooms sharing bathroom, kitchen, separate entrance. TV, organic juice and available in the kitchen at very reasonable prices.=== Mid-range ===
• Hotel Gestus - Hotel Chagall | Vesterbro 36 57.046977,9.914844 | ☎ +45 9812 6933 Small and homey hotel in the heart of Aalborg.
• First Hotel Aalborg - Slotshotellet - Rendsbruggade 5 57.048467,9.927912 | ☎ +45 98 10 14 00 View of Limfjorden, close to Aalborg’s pedestrianised boutique shopping and 3 minutes walk from the new outdoor harbour pool.=== Luxury ===
• Scheelsminde Hotel & Gastronomi Scheelsmindevej 35 57.019758,9.904922 | ☎ +45 98 18 32 33 +45 98 18 33 34 A nice 4-star hotel-restaurant catering to business people.
• Radisson Blu Limfjord Hotel Ved Stranden 14-16 57.050883,9.920001 | ☎ +45 98 16 43 33 +45 98 16 17 47 kr 1200 - 2000 per day Big 4-star hotel with a view towards the Limfjord.

Telecommunications in Aalborg

Internet:

• Det nordjyske Landsbibliotek (library), Rendsburggade 2, section Nørregadehjørnet in "Team Natur". ==Cope in Aalborg==

Aalborg Halal Travel Guide

There are lots of exquisite nature around, easily accessible only by car.

• Rubjerg Knude - impressing sand dunes and a half-sunken lighthouse in the sand
• Bulbjerg
• Fur island
• Mors
• Skagen For beach, you can take a bus to Blokhus (around 40 kilometers) or Hals (around 30 kilometers) and walk some 3 kilometers north, or take a less frequent bus that passes Hou, to, e.g., Bisnap strand.
• Fårup Sommerland. This amusement park can be visited by bus from Aalborg Rutebilstation. The amusement park has many rides and a water park. Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd.
  

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