Things to do in Aalborg, Jutland: The Best History Museums

The burial site of Lindholm Hoje is one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Denmark from late Iron Age and the Viking Age. Several hundred stone circles indicate the tombs. In the museum, you can see an exhibition on the lives of the Vikings on Lindholm Hoje as well as a new exhibition on the ancient time in the land of the Limfjorden.

Springeren -Maritimt Oplevelsescenter welcomes you inside to see our many exciting effects and exhibitions from the maritime world including a journey on-board the submarine "Springeren". You can also come onboard one of the world's largest torpedo-boat "Sobjornen" og see our Alouette-helicopter that has participated in actions in the north Atlantic in 20 years. You can also try our sail simulator, where you can sail a ship in Aalborg harbor. We also have a lot of beautiful modelships and uniforms.

Aalborg Historiske Museum tells the history of the city and its surroundings through the latest 1000 years. A special attraction is Aalborgstuen from 1602, which is undoubtedly the most well-preserved civil Renaissance interior in the country. The comprehensive permanent exhibitions also include a large collection of locally produced silverware and glass. Throughout the year you will see different special exhibitions, primarily including items from our own storerooms.

The "Gråbrodrekloster Museet" is an underground museum 3 m below one of the busiest pedestrian streets, Algade in Aalborg. In the museum, the history of the Franciscan monastery is told as well as the history of a. o. the market place, the unknown churches and the city houses, which had to make way for the friars' monastery. The museum shows impressive ruins of the monastery, skeletons from the cemeteries and many fine findings from the city of Aalborg's Viking and medieval past.

Visit the evocative collection on the loft of the beautiful Renaissance house and listen to the story of life in the stone house and at the pharmacy "Svaneapoteket" through more than 350 years. The museum offers guided tours in cooperation with the Foundation for Preservation of Jens Bang's Stenhus ("Apoteker S.C. Stroybergs Fond til Bevarelse af Jens Bangs Stenhus"), which owns the house as well as the collection.

Jazz nerds alert! The centre for Danish Jazz History is located across the street from cultural centre Nordkraft, and is home to one of Europe's most comprehensive jazz vinyl record collections. It is open on weekdays from 10:00-15:00, and often presents jazz concerts, artist talks and workshops during the evenings. The non-profit fund drives both jazz research, communication and activities.