Historical oasis
Do you love history and beautiful historical buildings? Then here is a list over the historical oasis in Aalborg.
Did you know, that 300 years ago they used Spanish fly as Viagra? And what did they use viper meat for? Under the roof of Jens Bang’s House, you can hear stories about the remedies used to cure dis...
Jens Bang's House
With its five storeys, Jens Bang’s House with all of its decorations meant to challenge the bourgeoisie, was a giant in the cityscape of the past. The house was built during the Renaissance in 1624, a...
Monastery of the Holy Ghost
The monastery is the oldest social institution in Denmark. It was established in 1431 by Maren Hemmings 1451. After the Reformation, the monastery became a hospital, and the city's grammar school was ...
Aalborg Town Hall
The dates 1759 on the north side and 1762 on the front indicate the period in which it was built. Until 1912, the borough of Aalborg's administration was assembled in the town hall, where the tasks we...
Budolfi Church
The Cathedral of St. Budolf is located on the highest point of Aalborg between the old main street Algade and Gammeltorv. The white façade gives the cathedral a noble expression even though it is the ...
The Franciscan Monastery Museum
Go three meters below ground of one of the busiest shopping streets in Aalborg, and find the Franciscan Monastery Museum. By using the elevator next to the entrance of the department store Salling, yo...
Jørgen Olufsens House
Jørgen Olufsen's Gård is the best preserved merchant's house from the Renaissance to be found in Denmark. The three-storeyed warehouse is equipped with hoists and the doors to the grain lofts can be s...
Nordkraft
Nordkraft is the central culture house in Aalborg and includes a theatre, a music venue, a cinema, a sports center and much more. For instance you can find Skråen – the most popular music venue in Aal...
Godthaab Hammerværk Museum
The Museum, Godthaab Hammerværk (Godthaab iron mill) is a rare example of a former Danish industrial company. The Zinck family produced tools and utensils at Godthaab Hammerværk for 5 generations from...
The Neolithic Stone - Troldkirken
One of the most beautiful long dolmens in the country is situated on a small hill by the fjord, and locals call it Troldkirken (the troll church). The long dolmen is from the Neolithic Stone Age and s...
Lindholm Høje
At Lindholm Høje, archaeologists have found several burial sites and settlements originating from both the Germanic Iron Age and the Viking Age, two very important eras in Danish history.
Due to sand...
Hals Skanse
Hals Skanse is the best preserved single fieldwork in Denmark and dates back to the renaissance. From the earthwork with the historical cannons there is a great view over Hals and the Limfjord.
The ...
Øster Sundby Mill
Øster Sundby Mill is a Dutch mill and was built in 1910 in the village Øster Sundby. It was built as a grain mill and has been used since 1967. Today, the mill belongs to Aalborg Municipality. The mil...
Vester Mariendal Mill
The mill was built on Skovbakken in 1757-60 and moved to Vester Mariendal around 1893. The mill contains millwork, gears etc. The mill belongs to Aalborg municipality. The mill is maintained by the mi...