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Attractions

North Jutland always has something interesting to offer. Take off on a journey of discovery to the best the area has to offer of exciting attractions.

Get close to the animals in Aalborg Zoo

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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.

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.

Art and Culture

Skagens Museum

Skagen’s Museum is an internationally reputable museum dedicated to the painters of Skagen, the artist colony with painters such as Krøyer, Anna & Michael Ancher, Tuxen and others, who settled in Skagen in the 19th century.

Green Experience

Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg

Kunsten is like a sculpture growing out of the greenery around it to create a beautiful frame for world-class art. Every year Kunsten welcomes countless guests to explore the collection of modern art.

Galleries

Enjoy a trip around our many galleries and workshops, including local artists and craftsmen.

Street art in Aalborg

Discover the great street art in Aalborg.

Artists and Artisans

Visit the many artists and artisans who make art alive in North Jutland.

Nature experiences

Grenen in Skagen

Grenen is a unique natural phenomenon, it is where the two seas Skagerak and Kattegat meet, and the waves culminate with each other.

Råbjerg Mile

The Dune of Råbjerg Mile is the largest migrating dune in Denmark. You can’t avoid sand in your shoes after a trip in the “mile”, but in return you wi...

Lille Vildmose

Just a 30 minute drive from Aalborg lies Lille Vildmose – a truly magnificent Danish wilderness.

Jyske Ås (the Jutlandic Ridge)

Melting ice, rock, gravel, clay and sand formed 15,000 years ago what today is known as Jyske Ås (The Jutlandic Esker), which resounds with stories fr...

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Museums, ancient monuments and historic buildings

Lindholm Høje

At Lindholm Høje archaeologists have found several burial sites and settlements originating from both the Germanic Iron Age and the Viking Age, both of which are two very important eras in Danish history.

Voergaard Slot

Behind the thick walls you will find Denmark's most beautiful Renaissance building, built between 1481 and 1590. In the castle, you will find interesting private art collections and horrifying ghost stories.

Kystmuseet Bangsbo

Kystmuseet Bangsbo is located in the old manor, that can be dated back to 1364

Skagen Bunkermuseum

Skagen Bunker-museum enables you to explore a genuine German war time bunker.

Springeren - Marine Experience Center

At Springeren - Maritime Centre, you get to experience the unique life at sea in the Port of Aalborg and Aalborg Shipyards. You can find different act...

Museumsgården

4-length seaweed from the 1600s.

Museums

Ancient Monuments & Ruins

Historic buildings and urban spaces

Hjelmerstald

Hjelmerstald in Aalborg is a historic street known for its charming houses and unique architecture. Originally established in the 17th century as a st...

Oldtown Sæby- Algade/Strandgade

Algade and Strandgade in Sæby offer a charming urban environment where history is still alive. Here you will find Sæby's oldest town hall from the 17t...

The house of Hedvigs

Læsø Museum bought Hedvig's House in 1994 to save one of the very characteristic Læsø houses, with half-timbered buildings and seaweed roofs, from bei...

Jens Bang's House

Jens Bang’s House was a giant in the Aalborg cityscape of the past. The house was built during the Renaissance in 1624, and it is one of the biggest a...

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Den Tilsandede Kirke - The sand buried church

Sct. Laurentii Church is believed to have been built in the second half of the 14th century and was at that time the largest church in Vendsyssel.

Aalborg Tower

Aalborgtårnet is Aalborg’s tallest landmark, allowing you to enjoy a breathtaking view of Aalborg and its surroundings. Take the elevator 55 meters up and enjoy the incredible 360° panoramic view.

Castles and manor houses

At North Jutland's castles and manors, you can feel the buzz of history.

Læsø Saltsyderi

Oplev hvordan man igennem generationer har sydet salt på Læsø.

Utzon Center

Utzon Center i Aalborg er et eksperimenterende kultur- og videncenter, hvor arkitektur, design, kunst samt formidling går op i en højere enhed. Her bydes hele familien indenfor til en storslået oplevelse.