A Walk through Aalborg
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Port
Aalborg, Denmark
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$115
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Walk from the pier to New Square and the Jens Bang's Stone House. Built in 1624, this five-story, ornate Renaissance house was the largest private home in Denmark and today is considered one of the city's great treasures. It boasts a humorous aspect, too, as it was rumored that its wealthy and cantankerous owner, merchant Jens Bang, had some of his enemies caricatured in the grotesque stone faces that make up the façade.
Pass the lovely Baroque-style Town Hall dating back to 1762 and continue to the Budolfi Cathedral. This snow-white cathedral was built as a mere church in the late 1300s; its status was upgraded to 'cathedral' in 1554.
Walk to the Monastery of the Holy Ghost (1451) and stop for photos. The monastery now serves as a home for senior citizens.
Visit the Missing Bell brew-pub, which is Aalborg's only pub with its own brewery. Ask your guide how the pub got its name. Enjoy a taste of beer with a piece of rye bread, pickled herring and schnapps - all in all a traditional Danish lunch.
Back outside, discover the charming Old Town with your guide. A slight detour takes you through an inconspicuous side door and down ten feet underground to see the atmospheric ruins of the Monastery of the Grey Friars. Franciscan Friars built this monastery around 1250.
See how Aalborg is reviving its waterfront district with new and exciting architecture. Watch for Aalborghus Castle near the waterfront — a half-timbered, 16th-century castle built by King Christian III.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes.