Aalborg lies in northern Denmark on the Limfjord, the waterway that cuts the country in two. The city has controlled that crossing for more than a thousand years, and the Viking burial ground at Lindholm Høje stands on the opposite bank. The centre is walkable and sixteenth century merchant houses are still standing. Over the past twenty years the old industrial harbour has been rebuilt as a pedestrian front, with the Utzon Center its most visible building.
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See flights to Aalborg →When to visit Aalborg
June to August is the warmest stretch, staying around 20C, and the northern latitude keeps the evenings long. Direct services from Turkey run mainly in the summer season, so those months are also the easiest for getting there.
Things to do in Aalborg
Lindholm Hoje
On the hill above the north bank of the Limfjord, some 700 Iron Age and Viking graves are marked out with lines of stones. The site survived because sand buried it, and the museum beside it shows the finds.
Budolfi Cathedral
The whitewashed cathedral in the centre is known for the onion shaped spire on its bell tower. The building as it stands is eighteenth century, though its foundation is far older.
Jens Bang's House
This five storey Renaissance merchant house from 1624 stands as one of the largest private stone buildings in Denmark. The carved stonework on the facade is visible from the street and the ground floor is still in use.
Utzon Center
The last building designed by Jorn Utzon, architect of the Sydney Opera House, stands on the harbour front of the city where he grew up. It opened in 2008 and hosts architecture exhibitions.
Aalborghus Castle
This half timbered castle, built for King Christian III around 1550, sits between the centre and the harbour. Its courtyard and underground dungeons are open free of charge during the day.
Limfjord Bridge
Opened in 1933, the bridge links Aalborg with Norresundby on the far bank and marks the end of the city's harbour front. The pedestrian promenade along the old industrial quay starts here, with wooden decks and a cycle path following the water.
Flights from Turkey to Aalborg
Direct services from Turkey to Aalborg leave from Antalya and Gazipasa and run mainly in the summer season, operated by Pegasus and Corendon. From Istanbul the trip usually involves one stop, via Copenhagen or another European hub, taking around 5 hours 30 minutes in total.
Aalborg FAQ
How many days do you need in Aalborg?
Two days cover the centre and the harbour front. Adding Lindholm Hoje and the coastal towns nearby makes three days comfortable.
How far is the airport from the city centre?
Aalborg Airport is about 6 kilometres from the centre. City buses and taxis cover the distance in around 15 minutes.
How do you get around Aalborg?
The centre is walkable and cycle paths are widespread. Points on the far bank such as Lindholm Hoje are reached by city bus.
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