Excursion Aalborg city highlights tour at Aalborg

This tour will take you to meet the "Aalborgenser" (citizens of Aalborg) as well as their lovely city.

Historical town center, Walking tour

Leaving the pier you will shortly be in the heart of Aalborg. You guide will take you on a stroll, passing some of the city's landmarks, such as Jens Bangs Stonehouse from 1624, which is Aalborg best-preserved historic building and Budolfi Cathedral, dating back to around 1400. The stroll will conclude with an inside visit, to the vaulted rooms of The Monastery of The Holy Ghost.

The allotment garden

Leaving city center we will pass the former "Aalborg Spritfabrik" (liquor distillery) from 1881, before we will arrive to something typical Danish, The allotment garden. Here you will meet Helen, the owner, and have a change to see her lovely place. During the visit you will be able to taste the lovely Aalborg Aquavit.

Gug Church

Gug Church is in the southern outskirts of Aalborg. This remarkable and modern church was designed by architects Inger & Johannes Exner in 1972 and brings many of a surprise to the visitor. The rostrum is made from newspapers, the altar is made from concrete plus much more.

Top floor of "Hvide Hus"

Back on the coach, we wil drive to the top floor of "Hvide Hus". Raised above the skyline of Aalborg, you get to try the traditional Danish specialty: Pastry. Enjoy the tasty Danish with a cup of coffee of tea, while enjoying the spectacular view of Aalborg from above, with all its diversity and of course the lovely waterfront with a peek to the Aalborg Royal Cruise Berth.

A panoramic drive of approx. 25 minutes will take you back to pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Panoramic drive of the city, Monastery of the Holy Ghost, Salling Roof Top, Gug Church, an Allotment garden

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.74 mile (about 1,2 Kilometers), at times over uneven surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. Walking in the sites visited is at guests 'discretion. This tour is recommended for guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. We suggest you wear warm, layered clothing with flat, closed-toe, non-slip walking shoes and a light, weatherproof jacket. Due to the local climate, most of the coaches are air-cooled. The order of the visits may vary.