Short breaks in Aalborg, Denmark
Aalborg is the forth largest city in Denmark, with a population of around 120,000. Located in Northern Denmark, Aalborg plays host to the world renowned Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art which is adored by art lovers and architecture enthusiasts alike.
You can’t say Denmark without thinking about beer and Aalborg certainly lives up to this reputation. The Aalborg Beerwalk is available to guests all year round and gives visitors the opportunity to sample six of Aalborg’s finest beers in different quaint and charming pubs across the heart of the city. A competition is also available with the top prize being a VIP tour of the distillery where Aalborg’s famous schnapps is made. This makes a city break to Aalborg fantastic for beer lovers.
Things to do in Aalborg
The art scene in and around Aalborg is fantastic. The Museum of Modern Art is a master-piece in itself and houses stunning examples of paints, sculptures and mixed media dating from the 1900’s up until the present day. The gallery is very light and spacious and makes a short break to Aalborg a must for any ‘culture-vulture’.
Aalborg is also home to African lion’s, giraffes, zebras and many other exotic animals which can all be found in the Aalborg Zoo. It is as though an african village was literally imported into this Northern European city. The €5.5 million investment has been a complete success in transplanting this piece of africa, with a 50 foot baobab tree and a school which houses a classroom and donkeys to compliment the other wild animals who live at the Zoo.
Visit Aalborg...and Copenhagen
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is only a short flight away from Aalborg. Within 50 minutes you could have left Aalborg and be shopping for famous brands such as Gucci or Louis Vuitton. Copenhagen is often dubbed ‘The Paris of the North’ due to its high end fashion and also rich combination of culture and shopping experiences. A city break in Aalborg gives you the perfect opportunity to access many parts of Denmark from one location.
Aalborg boasts many different tourist attractions that make a short break to the region an excellent choice if you fancy a holiday somewhere different this year. With plenty to see and do Aalborg city breaks are the perfect addition to your vacation calendar this summer.
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Offering plenty of shopping and entertainment opportunities for all, and both situated in Sweden just across the water from Denmark, Gothenburg and Malmo, are great alternatives - or additions, to a city break in Aalborg.