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The 25 most visited attractions.

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Discover the most popular attractions in North Jutland. Here, you'll find everything from amusement parks to museums, castles, and zoos - what would you like to visit?

Which attractions do you want to visit first?

Eastern North Jutland is a cornucopia of experiences for both young and old. Visit places like Aalborg Zoo, Lille Vildmose, Rhododendron Park, and Voergaard Castle, or explore art exhibitions and visit exciting museums. The possibilities are numerous - you decide.

The list of attractions below is an excerpt from the annual publication released by VisitDenmark every year.

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Green ExperienceFårup Sommerland – amusement park
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Fårup Sommerland – amusement park

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 Denm...

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Aalborg Zoo
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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.

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Green ExperienceThe North Sea Oceanarium
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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...

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Skagens Museum
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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 Skag...

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Green ExperienceKunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg
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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....

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Lille Vildmose Visitor Center
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Lille Vildmose Visitor Center

Lille Vildmose Visitor Center offers exciting, interactive exhibitions about the nature and culture of the marsh. Throughout the summer there are various events and tours for children and adults.

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Green ExperienceUtzon Center
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Utzon Center

The Utzon Center in Aalborg is an experimental culture and knowledge center, where architecture, design, art and communication comes together. A magnificent experience for the whole family.

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Anchers Hus og Saxilds Gaard
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Anchers Hus og Saxilds Gaard

Anchers Hus on Markvej where the home for two of the most prominent painters in Skagen, Anna and Michael Ancher.

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Kystmuseet Bangsbo Fort
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Kystmuseet Bangsbo Fort

Bangsbo Fort is located south of Pikkerbakken. The area is approximately 80m in height and the canons 60m in height.

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Kystmuseet Skagen (local history museum)

The local history museum, Kystmuseet - Skagen, is a combined open-air museum and exhibition centre containing special collections featuring fishing, maritime rescue service and shipping.

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Voergaard Slot
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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 s...

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The Viking Museum Lindholm Høje
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The Viking Museum Lindholm Høje

At Lindholm Høje Museum in Nørresundby, history comes alive right next to the burial site. You will find two exciting exhibitions about the Vikings at Lindholm Høje and the antiquity around the Limfjo...

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Kystmuseet Bangsbo
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Kystmuseet Bangsbo

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

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Thingbaek limestone mine I Museum

At Thingbaek Limestone Mines and Museum RebildCentret, you can experience Limestone, art, springs, and an exhibition about the Cold War.

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Kystmuseet Sæby
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Kystmuseet Sæby

Today the old timber-framed building is a museum.

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Aalborg Defence and Garrison Museum

In Aalborg you have the chance to visit a complete exhibition of the Danish defense force from the occupation period during WWII. This exhibition includes cars, planes, motorcycles, tanks and much mor...

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The Franciscan Monastery Museum

Go three meters below one of the busiest shopping streets in Aalborg. Experience the well-preserved medieval ruins of the Franciscan monastery and see the walled cellar and foundations of the old mona...

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Drachmanns Hus
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Drachmanns Hus

Drachmanns Hus is a house and studio museum dedicated to the poet and painter Holger Drachmann. 

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Museumshuset
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Museumshuset

The museum house in Byrum gathers several of Læsø Museum's activities under one roof

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Dronninglund Kunstcenter
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Dronninglund Kunstcenter

Unique art set in beautiful surroundings. A place where art, nature, and architecture come together in a breathtaking setting.

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Discover more attractions in North Jutland.

These 25 attractions are just a part of the diverse offerings in North Jutland. The region has many other sights, including museums, natural areas, architectural gems, and much more to offer.

Get the complete overview of attractions in Eastern North Jutland.

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