What to do and see in Aalborg, Jutland: The Best Free Things to do

John Bull Pub Aalborg is a traditional english pub with a fine selection of beer's and spirits from all around the world.

Kildeparken is one of the oldest parks in Aalborg, as it was landscaped in 1802. The beautiful park is known for its long list of classical pieces by famous artists, who have created both statues, scultpures and fountains. The most famous piece in the park is the Park of Music, which is a collection of trees that have been planted since 1987 by artists who have performed in Aalborg Culture and Congress Center. Most of these trees can be activated to plays three different tunes of the artists, who includes, among others sir Cliff Richard, Sting, Kenny Rogers, Take That, Rod Stewart and sir Elton John. The charming park is hosting a string of events each year. The largest annual event in Kildeparken is by far the carnival of Aalborg in May, which attracts most than 20.000 guests to a huge party in Kildeparken. Moreover, it is the place for childrens activities with a modern playground, or a separate childrens carnival in May each year.

Budolfi Cathedral is placed on the highest spot in the old Aalborg between the old highstreet Algade and Gammeltorv. Its snow white facade gives the cathedral a exalted expression even though its actually the smallest of its kind i Denmark. Budolfi is named after the english munk and saint, St. Bodolfus, who lived in the 700s, and was praised as a protector of travellers. Budolfi Cathedral has always played a big part in the history of Aalborg which is shown in the crest of Aalborg, which shows three church towers, whereas one is Budolfi. The other two is the Church of Our Lady Kirke and Aalborg Abbey Church. One of the reasons why Budolfi stands out is its amazing carillon which plays every hour from 8am to 10pm. The specific music is changed during the year, making it fit the different holidays and occasions. The melodies is controlled by a computer but can also be operated manually. The carillon has exsisted since 1934 but the 48 bells present today were made by the Dutch company Petit and Fritsen in 1970. The biggest bell weighs about 1250 kilos whereas the total weight of the carillon is 16 ton.

Vor Frue Kirke in Aalborg was originally a part of the Benediktiner abbey from around 1100. The only remains are the stone carvings in the west gable. The church is open every day and you are welcome to visit the church all week days between 10 and 14 and Saturday between 10 and 12. The present building is from 1878 as they tore the originally church down since it was decrepit. The tower is maintained but was facing with the same stone as the church was build out of. The same goes for the Scheelske chapel. The Pentzske chapel was rebuilt and the remains - a beautiful epitaphs from 1615 - from the third chapel was placed here. A huge part of the fixture comes from the original church, except the Alter which burned back in 1902 and was replaced in 1908. The Church of our Lady i also represented in the official crest of Aalborg, which shows three church towers. The other two being Abbey Church and Budolfi Cathedral. The church has room for 600 people.

Denmark's "party street," Jomfru Ane Gade is reported to contain the longest stretch of restaurants and pubs on any street in the country.

Close to the centre of Aalborg, "Gåsepigen" (the girl with the goose) is located on the street Vesterbro. It is one of the most famous and loved sculptures in Aalborg. The sculture itself is made in granite and placed on a well, The creation of the sculture was made by the famous Swedish sculptor Gerhard Henning in 1937, as a way to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the large organisation C.W. Obel from Aalborg. The opening was attended by the prime minister of Denmark at that time, Thorvald Staunin. Today, the sculture is still one of the most popular attractions in Aalborg.