Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Aalborg, Denmark

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Number of sights 10 sights
Distance 5.2 km
Ascend 109 m
Descend 125 m

Experience Aalborg in Denmark in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in AalborgIndividual Sights in Aalborg

Sight 1: Hasseris Kirke

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Hasseris Kirke

Hasseris Church is located in Aalborg right next to Hasserisvej. It is built according to drawings by Aalborg architect Einar Packness. Construction started on 28 September 1954, the three foundation stones were laid on 6 March 1955 and the church was consecrated on Sunday 2 December 1956 by Bishop Erik Jensen. The church tower was not part of the original building, but was added in 1986.

Wikipedia: Hasseris Kirke (DA)

1590 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 2: Aalborg Tower

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Aalborgtårnet is a 54.9 metre tall observation tower built of lattice steel in Aalborg, Denmark. The tower is built on a hill, providing a total height of 105 metres above sea level. The tower has a restaurant on the top. The tower was completed in 1933, and underwent a major reconstruction from February 2005 to March 2005, in which the whole tower was pulled down and later reerected.

Wikipedia: Aalborgtårnet (EN)

342 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Kunsten

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KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art is located in Aalborg, Denmark, on Kong Christians Allé near its junction with Vesterbro. Of a modern Scandinavian design, it was built between 1968 and 1972 by Finnish architects Elissa and Alvar Aalto and Danish architect Jean-Jacques Baruël. It was completed on 8 June 1972.

Wikipedia: KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art Aalborg (EN)

770 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 4: Aalborg Kongres- og Kulturcenter

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Aalborg Kongres & Kultur Center is an entertainment and convention venue located in Aalborg, Denmark, which is used for exhibitions and concerts. The facility was inaugurated in 1953 and has a capacity of 3,000 people.

Wikipedia: Aalborghallen (EN), Website

675 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 5: Aalborg Teater

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Aalborg Teater

Aalborg Teater is the main theatre in Aalborg, Denmark. Built in 1878, it was subsequently modified by Julius Petersen and was remodeled in 2000. Its address is still Jernbanegade, although the station and the theatre have both moved. The theatre has three stages and seats 870 in the main auditorium. There are 10-12 annual productions with a total of 250-400 performances, covering a wide selection of drama and musicals. Originally privately owned, it is now controlled and owned by the Danish Ministry of Culture. While most productions are housed in the main hall, the building can accommodate up to four shows in its other halls.

Wikipedia: Aalborg Teater (EN)

201 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: Aalborg Historical Museum

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Aalborg Historical Museum is a historical and cultural museum in the city of Aalborg in Denmark. The museum was established in 1863 and is now part of The Historical Museum of Northern Jutland.

Wikipedia: Aalborg Historical Museum (EN), Website

127 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: Budolfi Church

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Budolfi Church is the cathedral church for the Lutheran Diocese of Aalborg in north Jutland, Denmark.

Wikipedia: Budolfi Church (EN)

372 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 8: Church of Our Lady, Aalborg

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The Abbey of Our Lady, Aalborg was an early Benedictine monastery in Aalborg, Denmark. The former monastic church survived a parish church until 1876 when it was demolished. The present Vor Frue Kirke was built on the site between 1877 and 1878.

Wikipedia: Abbey of Our Lady, Aalborg (EN), Website

497 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 9: Aalborghus

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Aalborghus Castle is a castle in Aalborg, Denmark. It is a half-timbered (bindingsværk) castle built by King Christian III from 1539 to around 1555 initially as a fortification.

Wikipedia: Aalborghus (EN)

639 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 10: The Cimbrian Bull

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The Cimbrian Bullelchicogris from Alcalá de Henares, España / CC BY-SA 2.0

Cimbrian Bull is 1937 bronze sculpture by Anders Bundgaard. located in central Aalborg, Denmark. It has become a symbol of the city of Aalborg as well as of the Himmerland region of northern Jutland.

Wikipedia: Cimbrian Bull (EN)

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