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
$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 played a significant role during World War II, as it was the base of the Churchill Boys — a Danish resistance group of teenagers.
Visit the Missing Bell brewpub — 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 —a traditional Danish lunch.
Back outside, discover the charming Old Town with your guide. Watch for the Hjelmerstald Danish Emigration Archive, where all Danes who emigrated to the US or other countries are registered.
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.