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.
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.
Max LOA: 250 m Max depth: 9,0 m Type of berth (passenger, cargo, bulk traffic): Cruise/passengerFenders available (brand and type): Rubber tiresBollard strength: SWL 40 t and 80 tLearn more
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Pier 3014-152
Max LOA: 250 mMax depth: 7,5 m Type of berth (passenger, cargo, bulk traffic): CargoFenders available (brand and type): Rubber tiresBollard strength: SWL 40 tLearn more
Pier 4050-62
Max LOA: 2 x 250 mMax depth: 6 m Type of berth (passenger, cargo, bulk traffic): Passenger/cruiseFenders available (brand and type): Rubber tiresBollard strength: SWL 40 t and 80 t Learn more
Pier 4110
Max LOA: 250 mMax depth: 9,3 mType of berth (passenger, cargo, bulk traffic): CargoFenders available (brand and type): Rubber tiresBollard strength: SWL 40 tLearn more
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Port Reception Facilities
Royal Cruise Berth
Direct shore connections available: YesNumber and maximum flow rate: 1 x 150 cbm/hrsDirect downstream to municipal facilities: YesMARPOL standard connections fitted: YesBarges available: NoLearn more
Smaller retail shops are closed on Sundays and bank holidays, but department stores and leading cafees, bars and restaurants are open in the city center.
Shops offer flexible opening hours for cruise guests
Shops accept credit card payment with no lower limit
Port
Independent guest reception and help
Local life and events with locals
Mailbox available
Signed walking route from pier to city centre and/or public transport
Tourist information
Money exchange in port area
Just across the main square (200 meters).
Destination collaboration/shore excursions
Local cruise network
Cruise network between port, destination and the municipality.
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.
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.