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AALBORG

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... then, we will give you a quick overview of Aalborg. We have collected a handful of highlights from the city, thereby making it possible to get around Aalborg

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CONTENTS 5 unique experiences

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5 shopping tips 6 5 tasty experiences

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5 central hotels 10 5 exciting events

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5 extra tips 16 5 North Jutlandic temptations

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Useful information 18

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unique experiences

AALBORG

is going through rapid development - from being a typical industrial city to becoming a modern city full of contrasts and exciting experience offers - all within easy distance. Aalborg offers a unique mixture from the Viking and Middle Ages to modern, international art and architecture.

KUNSTEN - the Finnish master architect, Alvar Aalto’s, only art museum - arises

like a sculpture from the rolling, green landscape, and forms a beautiful framework for displaying word-class art --> www.kunsten.dk

UTZON CENTRE, at Aalborg’s rejuvenated waterfront, is drawn by the worldfamous Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, - an aesthetic building to be enjoyed from the inside as well as the outside --> www.utzoncenter.com

LINDHOLM HOJE constitutes one of Scandinavia’s best preserved Viking burials -

with no less than 700 excavated graves scattered on a hilltop with a beautiful view to the city and fjord --> www.nordmus.dk

AALBORG DEFENCE AND GARRISON MUSEUM offers experiences

for the whole family - here, you are allowed to touch most of the displayed objects!

--> www.forsvarsmuseum.dk

AALBORG ZOO is the 2nd largest zoo in Denmark and offers an array of

rare, exciting and exotic animals; experience for instance the new predator facilities from the summer 2012 --> www.aalborgzoo.dk

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shopping tips

AALBORG’S

city centre offers a versatile supply of speciality shops side by side with big department stores. Here, you will find long pedestrian streets - Bispensgade and Algade - and small, cosy side streets.

FRIIS is Aalborg’s new shopping centre and lies in the city’s cultural minefield.

The centre contains 50 different shops --> www.friis.dk

AALBORG SHOPPING CENTRE lies just south of Aalborg City. Here, you will

find 60 speciality stores and Denmark’s biggest Bilka store --> www.aalborgstorcenter.dk

LANGE HANDICRAFTS lies in the charming, cobblestoned, old quater,

Hjelmerstald. The place is full of atmosphere and the little patio is in itself worth a visit --> www.langekeramik.dk

FRU RONNE is full of freshly grinded coffee, lovely aromatic teas, and all kinds

of delicious treats from chocolate to marmelade and special beer --> www.fruronne.dk

LENE HOJLUND GLAS is a combined glasworks and shop. Here, you can

follow the creation of beautiful vases, candlesticks, and dishes --> www.lenehojlund.dk

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tasty experiences

AALBORG offers an array of culinary experiences. From foaming draught

beers to gastronomic gems. Here, we have collected 5 places that are all worth a visit!

SĂ˜GAARDS BRYGHUS is an exciting combination of a micro brewery, restaurant, pub, and cafĂŠ - beautifully located at the cosy C. W. Obels Plads in the very heart of Aalborg --> www.soegaardsbryghus.dk

FUSION,

at the waterfront, mixes the Nordic and Asian cuisine in unique and tasteful combinations --> www.restaurantfusion.dk

MORTENS KRO is a trendy gourmet restaurant, which serves exquisite dishes

made mainly from locally produced food products --> www.mortenskro.com

BEHAG DIN SMAG is a coffee shop, tea salon, and chocolate house, where

quality and craftmanship is given pride of place. The perfect spot to take a breather from the big shopping spree --> www.behagdinsmag.dk

AALBORG BEERWALK is the perfect start to a fun afternoon or evening

in Aalborg. Here, you will visit up to 6 of Aalborg’s nicest pubs and taste 6 well-poured draught beers - for only DKK 100.

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central hotels

IN AALBORG it’s easy to get a good night’s sleep. Here, we have collected

a handful of hotels - all located in Aalborg City, with easy access to the city’s many experience offers.

CABINN is Aalborg’s newest and largest hotel. The hotel is situated in the middle

of the city’s cultural minefield and offers comfortable rooms at discount rates --> www.cabinn.com

HELNAN PHØNIX HOTEL is from the 18th century and thereby the oldest

hotel in Aalborg - situated in the heart of the city --> www.helnan.info

FIRST HOTEL offers no less than two hotels in Aalborg - First Hotel Aalborg, at the waterfront, and First Hotel Europa, situated with direct access to Aalborg Congress and Culture Centre --> www.firsthotels.dk

HOTEL HVIDE HUS is situated in the middle of the beautiful park, Kildeparken.

Here, you will get a lovely view to the city and calm surroundings, but still with the city within easy walking distance --> www.helnan.info

HOTEL AALBORG SĂ˜MANDSHJEM is an affordable, children-friendly hotel,

which offers a homely and cosy atmosphere --> www.hotel-aalborg.dk

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events

AALBORG is a lively city that buzzes with activities - day and night, summer

and winter. Many new activities emerge every year, just like some events traditionally return year after year.

AALBORG OPERA FESTIVAL takes place every spring. Here, you can

experience amazing concerts and activities running over a two-week period --> www.aalborgoperafestival.dk

THE BLUE FESTIVAL is a jazz and blues festival that takes place every August.

The festival’s main concerts are performed from two outdoor scenes.

--> www.denblaafestival.dk

CARNIVAL,

in the end of May, is the biggest in Northern Europe. 25.000 happy and dressed up people participate in the carnival parade --> www.karnevaliaalborg.dk

AALBORG IN RED is a culture, sports, and fashion festival, which offers hundreds

of different activities and experiences in and around the city in the end of August --> www.aalborgevents.dk

CHRISTMAS MARKET in Aalborg City is like a Christmas fairytale, where you

will find small stalls, lights, Christmas trees, a Ferris wheel, and traditional Danish Christmas treats. Here, there is a guarantee for getting into the Christmas spirit.

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AALBORG

is full of exciting excursion spots - from fast-paced fun to peaceful oases. Here, we have collected 5 extra tips to a special day in the city.

THE SIGHTSEEING BUS. This summer, you can get in the popular, red sightseeing bus and see Aalborg’s main sights, while getting the brisk North Jutlandic breeze in the face. Departure every day at 11 and 13 from Gabels Torv --> www.sightseeingbussen.dk

NORDKRAFT. Today, the old power plant is converted into an amazing culture house with a music venue, theatre, art cinema, art gallery, and the highest indoor climbing wall in Denmark --> www.nordkraft.dk

QUICK TRIP TO EGHOLM. Grab a city bike, pack the picnic basket and take a

five minute ferry trip to the tranquil fjord island, Egholm.

JENS BANG’S STONE HOUSE from 1624, contains many fascinating stories.

Visit Duus’ Wine Cellar in the basement and experience the cosy medieval atmosphere.

--> www.duusvin.sk1.dk

FRANCISCAN MONASTERY. Take the lift downunder the busy pedestrian street.

Here, you will find the evocative, underground Franciscan Monastery Museum.

--> www.nordmus.dk

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Jutlan temptations

North Jutland is a very popular holiday destination, and in the centre of all the North Jutlandic attractions and experiences lies Aalborg. That’s why, you don’t have to drive very far to reach a line of different attractions that appeal to the whole family.

Here, we have selected 5 North Jutlandic temptations.

1. AALBORG COAST Here, are some of the best beaches in Denmark!

3. ROLD FOREST

2. LILLE VILDMOSE

30 km

25 km

Denmark’s biggest forest - here, you will also find the famous Rebild Hills

5. SKAGEN

25 km

Here, awaits amazing animal and nature experiences!

4. FÅRUP SOMMERLAND 35 km Five star amusement park for the whole family.

100 km

Experience Skagen’s special light and see the two seas meet at Grenen.

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FACTS ABOUT AALBORG - Aalborg is the fourth largest city in Denmark and the capital of North Jutland - 200.000 people live in Aalborg Municipality, and 100.000 in Aalborg City - Aalborg University was founded in 1974 and has approx 14.400 students

TRANSPORTATION

From Norway and Sweeden, you can reach Aalborg by ferry.

Find routes and time tables at www.stenaline.com or www.colorline.com

Aalborg Airport is situated only 5 km from Aalborg city centre - and it’s the 3rd largest airport in Denmark with departures to over 20 destinations in and outside Europe.

When you arrive at Aalborg Airport, it is easy to rent a car at Avis. Book online at www.avis.com

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