AalborgAalborg is located in North Jutland or Nord Jylland and has the 3rd largest population in Denmark. If you plan to visit, you will find a great variety of activity to keep you entertained. Watch the video below to get a feel for Aalborg.
The Northern Danish city of Aalborg is an important center of commerce; it also features much history. The third largest city of Denmark, which has a population of about 122,000 as of 2009. Once a mainly industrial city, a lot of the heavy industry has declined, although commerce is still strong and remains a bustling city, located on the Limfjord Sound. The old town center by the water is quite picturesque, with 17th century architecture and narrow cobbled streets. Some things you will want to see include the Aalborghus castle and Jens Bang's 17th century establishment, with some of the most ostentatious 17th century European architecture you'll ever see. The museum scene is alive and well, as you should check out the North Jutland Museum of Art, a striking modern building designed by Finnish architect Alvar Alto. Other museums to visit include the Historical Museum and the 17th Century House of Crafts. The social center is definitely the famous Jomfru Ane Gade (Virgin Anne Street) or simply just Gaden ("The Street"). There you'll find a fine selection of pubs and restaurants. No visit would be complete without one of their guided tours of great Danish beers. As the day wears on, Gadent turns into the nightlife hub. Aalborg also features a downtown with a variety of unusual and interesting shops along the cobbled streets and courtyards. Other things to check out include the Africa -Aalborg Zoo, the two ancient settlements where you can also see the remains of a Viking burial ground, and if possible, come visit at the end of May for Carnival week. Charles has been writing and publishing articles on the web since 2001. Check out his latest website at http://campingfoldingchair.org/, where you can learn about the best camping folding chair on the market, and how to buy it cheap. Learn more about some Danish cities other than Aalborg - click here.
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