About Aalborg
Aalborg is one of Denmark's major cities, home to around 142,937 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Aalborg
1
Aalborghus Castle
2
Aalborg Tower
3
Aalborg Zoo
4
Budolfi Church
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Aalborghus Castle
- Visit Aalborg Tower
- Visit Aalborg Zoo
- Eat at Fontænen
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Budolfi Church
- Eat at 1000fryd
Where to eat
Local favourites
Fontænen
It 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.
Husets Café
Non-profit cultural house which serves a daily vegetarian meal at a fixed price. Co-located with cultural and creative events, such as Huset
Café Friends
Nice location toward the street junction & have the option to stay out. Salmon salad with mixed fruit cocktail juice for 90 kr, but make sur
San Giovanni
Good Italian restaurant
Pho Saigon
Authentic Vietnamese cuisine with wide range of noodle soups ('Mì Quảng', 'Phở', 'Mi') and sandwich ('Bánh Mì'). Includes vegetarian options
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Comwell Hvide Hus Hotel
The hotel is on a beautiful and central location, within walking distance of most attractions.
Hotel Gestus
Small and homey hotel in the heart of Aalborg.
Helnan Phønix Hotel
Classic historic hotel in the middle of Aalborg.
First Hotel Aalborg
View of Limfjorden, close to Aalborg’s pedestrianised boutique shopping, and 3 minutes walk from the new outdoor harbour pool.
KOMPAS Hotel Aalborg
The cozy hotel at Østerbro.
Shopping
- Algade and Bispensgade
- Medinaen
- Salling
- Wet Market
Nightlife
- The Wharf
- The Irish House
- London Pub
- 1000fryd
- Behag din smag
- Søgaards Bryghus
Museums & culture
- Aalborghus Castle
- Budolfi Church
In pictures
Aalborg gallery
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