The official guide to North Jutland

What would you like to experience?

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What would you like to experience?

For children

Food

Nature and coast

Art and Culture

Welcome to our part of North Jutland

Experience the special atmosphere of eastern North Jutland. Unrivalled scenery, with a wealth of different facets, and where history, art, architecture and city life are in a league of their own. It’s easy to relax and unwind here, to rediscover the things we often forget in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Christmas in North Jutland

The Christmas season in North Jutland is truly special. The numerous Christmas markets create a cozy atmosphere with their stalls offering local delicacies and beautiful crafts, while the scent of mulled wine, roasted almonds, and freshly baked klejner fills the air.

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Christmas Markets in North Jutland

Get into the Christmas spirit in North Jutland - visit the small and large Christmas markets, shops, and cozy stalls around the destination. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and an æbleskive - and find this year's Christmas gifts.

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Christmas in Aalborg

Experience the Christmas fairy tale in Aalborg, a charming city that is easy to explore on foot. Let Aalborg's culture enchant you with authentic Chri...

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Christmas in Frederikshavn

The Christmas town of Frederikshavn welcomes you to local Christmas shopping, Christmas music, and genuine Danish Christmas cheer with thousands of Ch...

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Christmas in Skagen

Enjoy the unique Christmas atmosphere in Skagen, which exudes tranquility, togetherness, and coziness. The beautifully lit streets, traditional Christ...

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Christmas in Sæby

Experience a genuine market town Christmas with enjoyable Christmas activities, arts and crafts, and traditions. Sæby offers an old-fashioned Christma...

A Sustainability Guide to North Jutland

Sustainability is a major focus in our part of North Jutland. Explore experiences, accommodation options, and activities where you can make a difference for the planet, the local community, and people's well-being and opportunities.

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North Jutland for every taste

Coast and beach

Experience the famous beaches of Skagen, and nature’s own water park along the mild, child-friendly Kattegat coast. Charming harbour and seaside towns lie spread along the coast, providing facilities for relaxation and unwinding.

Shopping

North Jutland has shopping on an impressive scale. Aalborg is home to a wide range of shops and shopping centres, while Skagen and Sæby feature small, specialist shops, and Frederikshavn has one of the longest pedestrian streets in the country. Don’t be shy, there’s something for everyon...

Art and Culture

North Jutland has extremely diverse culture to offer. The local museums have world-class art, Aalborg has international architecture, and the local castles, manor houses and churches are in a class of their own.

Eat well

On the culinary front, North Jutland is amongst the best, with its locally-sourced ingredients, intimate dining, street food and some of Denmark’s best gourmet restaurants.

Attractions

North Jutland is a cornucopia of excitement for all ages. Visit Aalborg Zoo, Lille Vildmose, the rhododendron park and Voergaard Castle, or art exhibitions and some truly exciting museums. There’s a wide range of options, but you decide.

Outdoor activities

Whether you're into beach holidays, water sports and sunrises, magnificent and unspoilt nature or hiking in forests and meadows, you've come to the right place in eastern North Jutland. Here, nature is both magical and inviting, and experiences await you all year round. For example, visit ...

Your very own local guide.

Get recommendations and inspiration from the locals of North Jutland. Learn about the hidden gems, secret treasures, and local delicacies of North Jutland.

See what the locals recommend

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Top Attractions in North Jutland

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Aalborg Zoo

Aalborg Zoo is open 363 days a year - and no two days are alike. With far more than 100 different exotic animal species, educational experiences can be found all year round.

Green Experience

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The North Sea Oceanarium

Northern Europe's largest aquarium offers exciting adventures under the sea. Meet the sunfish, the playful seals, and all the other sea creatures. All year round there are fun activities for the whole family.

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Fårup Sommerland

Fårup is one of Denmark's largest tourist attractions with plenty of wild, fun and crazy water activities for the whole family. Everything from wild roller coasters and a children's theme park to Denmark's largest and wettest water world.

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Destinations introduction

Eastern North Jutland has it all. The bustle of the pocket-sized city of Aalborg, the unique island culture of Læsø, the charming, historic Skagen, the inviting Kattegat coast and everything in between.

Aalborg

Aalborg brings you big city life, renowned architecture, international art, shopping, a wonderful promenade and world-class food.

Kattegat

With its wide-open spaces and the right ingredients for relaxing, the Kattegat coast is something special. The calm water along the east coast makes t...

Læsø

Take the ferry to Læsø to discover a totally unique island, full of fascinating and memorable experiences for all ages.

Skagen

The most northerly point of Denmark, where the light, art and history all play their role between two seas. Outstanding scenery, gourmet restaurants b...

Delight in the beautiful calm beaches, stunning scenery diverse culinary experiences, captivating art and culture, world-class architecture, genuine North Jutland atmosphere an perhaps most important of all - unforgettable moments with your loved ones.