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Welcome to Aalborg
Denmark’s Intimate Cruise Port
Aalborg is a charming city full of contrasts: From ancient Vikings through Middle Age and renaissance buildings to an international city full of modern architecture and culture.
The award winning harbour front, where cruise ships dock at Aalborg Royal Cruise Berth, is situated only 200 meters, from the main square, encircled by 300 special shops in a cosy and welcoming atmosphere.
Beautiful approaches are always a superb kick-off to a fantastic stay. In Aalborg, the approach starts two hours prior to berthing with a fabulous scenic fjord cruise – passing endless cornfields en route. Reaching the unique port of Aalborg, guests will arrive at the waterfront with innovative world-class architecture and exciting park areas.
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Useful information
Language
Danish
Distance from pier to city center
Royal Cruise Berth: 0 meters
City Cruise Terminal: 1,5 km
Transportation to/from airport
5 km to Aalborg Airport. Several daily flights to and from Copenhagen/Billund/Aarhus plus international flights.
Connecting buses to the airport from the main railway station.
Currency
Danish Kroner DKK
Transport to/from city center
Free shuttle service
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Visit the small boutiques of Aalborg and find unique souvenirs.
Port information
Berthing policy: First come, first served. Information available here
Covid-19 Information
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Port Reception Facilities
Port Fees
Harbour dues (Currency/GT)
2,80 Dkk/GTPassenger dues (Currency/PAX)
0,00 Dkk/PaxServices available for guests
Always available
Available in some cases
Pier
Shopping & Attractions
Port
Destination collaboration/shore excursions
Transport
Turnaround facilities
Selected attractions
Utzon Center
Impressive cultural exhibition centre
by the waterfront, designed by famous
Danish architect, Jørn Utzon.
Viking Museum, Lindholm Hoeje
Scandinavia’s largest Viking burial site:
More than 700 graves, several findings
exhibited at the museum.
Hjelmerstald
One of the most beautiful areas of
historic houses in Aalborg, the pride
and joy of the city.
Budolfi Cathedral
Beautiful white church, from 1300
with the city´s trademark baroque spire.
Expanded for more than 800 years.
Aalborghus Castle
Impressive castle and sinister
dungeons, built by King Christian III,
year 1539 -1555, as a fortress.
Exciting extras
Aalborg Waterfront
Take a walk down Aalborg’s waterfront
before or after a great meal. Stroll
through the beautiful Jomfru Ane Park
with the harbour pool, experience the
Utzon Center or sit on the stairs right
by the fjord, take in the ambiance.
Park of Music – ‘The Singing Trees’
In Kildeparken, you have the unique
possibility of activating trees playing
music from artists that have performed
in Aalborg.
Events
There are no upcoming events at the moment
Varied Shore Excurions
Classic & Popular
Aalborg Walking Tour
This tour is a perfect way to get to know
the picturesque city of Aalborg.
Aalborg City Highlights
The scene is set for a number of Aalborg’s
top attractions on this exciting trip.
Aalborg Beerwalk
Relish some of the city’s juiciest, quirky
stories on this very special walk, Aalborg
Beerwalk.
Castle & Countryside
Guided coach tour: 12th century Dronninglund
Castle, home of beautiful 16th
century chalk murals in its little church.
Guild of King Chr. IV
Dark wine cellars, a mystery brotherhood
and a hush-hush admission ceremony.
Does this sound intriguing to you? Join the
guild and experience a special welcome
as a guest of Aalborg.
New & Adventurous
Meet the Danes
Get the opportunity of an exclusive encounter
with the Danes and the Danish
culture - presents some of North Jutland’s
most wonderful natural resorts.
Taste of Aalborg
On this excursion you get to feel the
pleasant Danish atmosphere enjoying
traditional, delicious Danish pastry.
Contacts
VisitAalborg
Lars Bech
Cruise Manager
lab@destination-nord.dk
Phone +45 99 31 75 00
Direct +45 99 31 75 24
Mobile +45 22 83 16 01
Kjellerups Torv 5, level 13
9000 Aalborg, Denmark
Port of Aalborg
Michael Lind
Commercial Manager
mrl@aalborghavn.dk
Direct +45 99 30 15 11
Mobile +45 29 20 72 11
Langerak 19
9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark