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Explore Aalborg where you will always find exciting experiences and can enjoy the relaxed urban vibe of the city with local flavours and sentiments. Aalborg, the beautiful capital of North Jutland, always offers surprises and is an inspiring destination for short urban getaways or weekend stays. Two of the city’s major cultural attractions, Musikkens Hus and Nordkraft, are our closest neighbours at KOMPAS Hotel Aalborg – First Partner Collection.

    A city with history and soul

    Aalborg Tower view in the city. Photo.

    Aalborg’s newly renovated waterfront offers world-class architecture, popular parks, gourmet restaurants in converted heritage warehouses and much more. All these experiences can be enjoyed with sea views and a refreshing sea breeze. KOMPAS Hotel Aalborg is located just a one-minute walk from the eastern end of the city’s waterfront, close to museums, ancient monuments and historic buildings.

    Read more about Aalborg.

    Musikkens Hus

    Musikkens Hus in Aalborg. Photo.

    Our nearest neighbour is the city’s imposing modern concert hall, Musikkens Hus, which offers highly recommend cultural experiences performed in music venues that offer world-class acoustics. The music programme spans a wide range of genres, and tickets can be purchased online from Musikkens Hus.

    Shopping

    It only takes 5 minutes to walk from the hotel to one of Aalborg’s two main pedestrian streets where you will find a wide range of specialty boutiques as well as popular chain stores and several large department stores.

    If you are spending a city break in Aalborg, please take your time to enjoy the shopping – there are a great many exciting stores to visit as well as inspiring culinary experiences when you need to reboot your batteries.

    Read more information on Enjoynordjylland.

    Art & Architecture

    Street art destination Nord Aalborg. Photo.

    Art and architecture play a major role in Aalborg. The Utzon Center, Musikkens Hus and Kunsten are landmark cultural institutions that inspire the cityscape of Aalborg. But there are also many other cultural experiences to explore, and you will be surprised by the great creativity and craftsmanship the city has to offer, such as at the art centre Kunsthal NORD or the urban art of the streets of Aalborg.

    Read more at Enjoynordjylland.

    Aalborg Zoo

    Aalborg Zoo. Photo.

    Aalborg Zoo is perhaps Denmark’s best and most actively engaging zoo! Here you will find 11 of the 12 most popular zoo animals as well as hundreds of other species. There are plenty of experiences. You can visit the animal habitats behind the scenes and enjoy the gigantic playground in the heart of the gardens.
    Aalborg Zoo     is open every day of the year and is located just 10 minutes by car from KOMPAS Hotel Aalborg.

    Vikings at Lindholm Høje

    The Viking Museum Lindholm Høje. Photo.

    Travel 1,500 years back in time at one of Denmark’s largest and most magnificent Viking burial grounds. Explore what life was like by the local Limfjorden inlet in Viking times at Lindholm Høje. In addition to the extensive burial ground, you will also find a museum featuring two large exhibitions and a Viking shop and café – all just 10 minutes by car from the hotel.

    Read more about The Viking museum Lindholm Høje.