AALBORG
PARIS OF THE NORTH
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Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
Aalborg Carnival
Regarded as the biggest carnival celebrations in northern Europe [6].
Up to 100,000 people participate in event [6].
The event takes place late in May [6].
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Rebild festival (Rebild Bakker)
One of the largest ‘4th of July’ celebration outside the USA [6].
The event is hosted in the forested hills of Rebild Bakker, and features musicians, politicians, and entertainers from Danes and Americans [6].
The event has been going on since 1912 [6].
The popularity has declined over the years from 10,000 to around 4000 [6].
The festivalgoers tend to stay in Aalborg [6].
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Attractions
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One of Denmark’s most popular zoos [6].
The complex consists of 1200 animals that include tigers, zebras, elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees, penguins, and polar bears [6].
A 12th century cathedral in the centre of the old town [6].
A party street filled various bars [6].
Best nights are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday [6].
A hilltop Viking burial ground with 700 graves from the Iron and Viking age [6].
Aalborg’s museum of modern and contemporary art in a marble designed building [6].
A stunning ‘700-sq-metre’ building with a silver roofscape Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
It’s known as ‘a dynamic and experimental center of culture and knowledge’ Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
It was designed by Danish, Aalborg native ‘Jorn Utzon’ (1918-08), the man who created the Sydney Opera House Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
This was his last design as he died shortly after it was completed Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
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The centre hosts exhibitions on architecture, design, and art; and it also has a high-quality restaurant Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
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Once a scruffy dockside area, now an urban waterfront with restaurants, a park, a playground, basketball courts, and fixed boats [6].
The highlight of the waterfront is the ‘Aalborg Havnebad’, which is an outdoor pool in the Limfjord Channel [6].
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Once a small fishing village, now one of Europe’s premier surfing destinations due to its windy ways and curving waves [6].
Known colloquially known in Denmark as ‘Cold Hawaii’ [6].
Every September it hosts the PWA (Professional Windsurfing Association) [6].
A popular Danish summer destination with an amusement park and a unique lighthouse [6].
The Amusement Park is called ‘Farup Sommerland’ and is one of the most visited attractions in Denmark [6].
The park contains roller coasters, water slides, and a water park with a wave pool [6].
The lighthouse surrounded in sand dunes is called ‘Rubjerg Knude’ and is 13km north of the town [6].
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It opened in 1900, and it stood 200 metres inland and 60 metres above sea level [6].
By the late 1960s, the lighthouse was closed due to the frequent heavy sand drifts that was making the ‘light’ near-impossible to see from the sea [6].
In 1980, it opened as a museum with exhibitions about the landscape [6].
In 2002, the museum closed due to the sand drift burying the museum [6].
Today, the lighthouse attractions tourists for photography and curiosity [6].
However, its believed that eventually the lighthouse will fall into the sea due to the coastal erosion [6].
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Denmark’s largest stretch of drifting sand dunes [6].
The dunes were formed in the 16th century when there was a great sand drift [6].
Since then, they’ve been left in a drifting state, in which they move toward the forest at a rate of 15 metres per year [6].
The sand dunes can reach up to 40 metres [6].
Pronounced as ‘Skain’ is a popular summer destination with a rich art history and long sandy beaches [6].
In the mid-19th century, artists gathered here due to the ruggedly beautiful landscape [6].
On the first weekend of July, the town host the Skagen festival (since 1971) which comprises of performers, buskers, and acts covering rock to folk music [6].
The main attractions comprise of a museum, a cathedral, and a natural wonder [6].
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The Skagen museum is an art gallery that shows the works from the natives between 1870 and 1930 [6].
The ‘Grenen’ is the most northerly point of Denmark, which the narrow sandbank extends into the sea [6].
The Sand-Covered Church was built in the late 14th century and was once the region’s biggest church [6].
However, in the 17th century, it fell victim to a sand drift that became progressively worse in upcoming the years [6].
It got so bad that churchgoers had to dig their way in [6].
In 1795, the sand drift broke the will of the followers, and the church was closed [6].
In 1810, the main part of the church was torn, yet the whitewashed tower still stands for photography [6].
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GUIDE
INFORMATION
Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
Aalborg Carnival
Regarded as the biggest carnival celebrations in northern Europe [6].
Up to 100,000 people participate in event [6].
The event takes place late in May [6].
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Rebild festival (Rebild Bakker)
One of the largest ‘4th of July’ celebration outside the USA [6].
The event is hosted in the forested hills of Rebild Bakker, and features musicians, politicians, and entertainers from Danes and Americans [6].
The event has been going on since 1912 [6].
The popularity has declined over the years from 10,000 to around 4000 [6].
The festivalgoers tend to stay in Aalborg [6].
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ATTRACTIONS
One of Denmark’s most popular zoos [6].
The complex consists of 1200 animals that include tigers, zebras, elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees, penguins, and polar bears [6].
A 12th century cathedral in the centre of the old town [6].
A party street filled various bars [6].
Best nights are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday [6].
A hilltop Viking burial ground with 700 graves from the Iron and Viking age [6].
Aalborg’s museum of modern and contemporary art in a marble designed building [6].
A stunning ‘700-sq-metre’ building with a silver roofscape Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
It’s known as ‘a dynamic and experimental center of culture and knowledge’ Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
It was designed by Danish, Aalborg native ‘Jorn Utzon’ (1918-08), the man who created the Sydney Opera House Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
This was his last design as he died shortly after it was completed Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
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The centre hosts exhibitions on architecture, design, and art; and it also has a high-quality restaurant Denmark’s 4th largest city [6].
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Once a scruffy dockside area, now an urban waterfront with restaurants, a park, a playground, basketball courts, and fixed boats [6].
The highlight of the waterfront is the ‘Aalborg Havnebad’, which is an outdoor pool in the Limfjord Channel [6].
TRIPS
Once a small fishing village, now one of Europe’s premier surfing destinations due to its windy ways and curving waves [6].
Known colloquially known in Denmark as ‘Cold Hawaii’ [6].
Every September it hosts the PWA (Professional Windsurfing Association) [6].
A popular Danish summer destination with an amusement park and a unique lighthouse [6].
The Amusement Park is called ‘Farup Sommerland’ and is one of the most visited attractions in Denmark [6].
The park contains roller coasters, water slides, and a water park with a wave pool [6].
The lighthouse surrounded in sand dunes is called ‘Rubjerg Knude’ and is 13km north of the town [6].
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It opened in 1900, and it stood 200 metres inland and 60 metres above sea level [6].
By the late 1960s, the lighthouse was closed due to the frequent heavy sand drifts that was making the ‘light’ near-impossible to see from the sea [6].
In 1980, it opened as a museum with exhibitions about the landscape [6].
In 2002, the museum closed due to the sand drift burying the museum [6].
Today, the lighthouse attractions tourists for photography and curiosity [6].
However, its believed that eventually the lighthouse will fall into the sea due to the coastal erosion [6].
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Denmark’s largest stretch of drifting sand dunes [6].
The dunes were formed in the 16th century when there was a great sand drift [6].
Since then, they’ve been left in a drifting state, in which they move toward the forest at a rate of 15 metres per year [6].
The sand dunes can reach up to 40 metres [6].
Pronounced as ‘Skain’ is a popular summer destination with a rich art history and long sandy beaches [6].
In the mid-19th century, artists gathered here due to the ruggedly beautiful landscape [6].
On the first weekend of July, the town host the Skagen festival (since 1971) which comprises of performers, buskers, and acts covering rock to folk music [6].
The main attractions comprise of a museum, a cathedral, and a natural wonder [6].
[expand title=””]
The Skagen museum is an art gallery that shows the works from the natives between 1870 and 1930 [6].
The ‘Grenen’ is the most northerly point of Denmark, which the narrow sandbank extends into the sea [6].
The Sand-Covered Church was built in the late 14th century and was once the region’s biggest church [6].
However, in the 17th century, it fell victim to a sand drift that became progressively worse in upcoming the years [6].
It got so bad that churchgoers had to dig their way in [6].
In 1795, the sand drift broke the will of the followers, and the church was closed [6].
In 1810, the main part of the church was torn, yet the whitewashed tower still stands for photography [6].
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Aalborg Experience
Aalborg is Denmark’s most northern populated city. The city is renowned for its famous carnival ‘Aalborg Carnival’. The event annually takes place late in May and attracts up to 100,000 people (biggest carnival celebration in northern Europe). However, if you’re not able to attend the carnival you have ‘Jomefru Ane Gade’ as a replacement. This is the city’s party street, which comes alive from Thursday to Saturday. For sightseeing, the city offers some unique attractions. You have ‘Jorn Utzon’ (Aalborg native), the man who created the Sydney Opera House, last building before he died (Utzon Centre). An outdoor pool in the Limfjord Channel. And one of Denmark’s most popular zoos.
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The more exciting attractions lies outside the city. This includes Denmark’s most popular summer beach destination (Skagen). One of Europe’s premier surfing destinations (Klitmoller). And a lighthouse that is engulfed by sand (Rubjerg Knude in Lokken). Overall, Aalborg is a great base to visit Denmark’s North Jutland region. The best time to go is either during the carnival as it’s an amazing experience, or in the summer when the day trips are at their peak.
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