Welcome to Aalborg
the charming and busy capital of North Jutland
With its location in the center of North Jutland Aalborg is a
city not to miss. Here in the green city by the Limfjord a lot of
good experiences are waiting. The city seethes with life and
charm.
It was the Vikings, who once founded Aalborg. Development
continued, and in the Middle Ages the city became one of
Scandinavia's busiest commercial centers. Today, Aalborg is a
commercial and industrial city with proud traditions and dynamics
which is, at any time, ready to meet new challenges.
Aalborg has important companies such as Danish Distillers
Factory and Aalborg Portland. One of the city's strengths is
electronics and telecommunications, and Aalborg also has a
forward-looking education and research policy - strongly influenced
by Aalborg University.
With 160,000 inhabitants, Aalborg is Denmark's fourth largest
city.
Aalborg lies in the middle of Jutland, which is the place in
Denmark, which by nature is blessed with most sun. Perhaps this is
why the inhabitant are known for good humor and a warm twinkle in
their eyes. If you want to leave town briefly, half hour's drive by
car will take you to the white sandy beaches of the West Coast or
the beautiful natural areas such as Rold Forest and Jyske Ås.
Look forward to experiencing capital of North Jutland and the laid
back people. You will discover that Aalborg has much at heart - day
and night.
The city where anything can happen
Aalborg is
a lively city that buzzes with activity day and night - summer and
winter. The citizens of Aalborg love to party and among the many
new events that sees the light, we know that many events come back
year after year. The city's theaters show performances throughout
the year, and Aalborg Congress & Culture Center offers
everything from ballet and opera to concerts, musicals and shows
with international artists. The Aalborg Symphony Orchestra offers
an exciting bunch of concert experiences. Also, the rhythmic music
thrives in Aalborg with many exciting venues and outdoor rock
concerts.