Bespoke walking and running
routes
Is the freedom to incorporate nature into your daily
exercise high on your list of priorities? Then join us on a walking/running
route and explore the hotel’s nature surroundings. We’ve created three
different digital running routes and added them to the RunGo app, which uses
turn-by-turn navigation to show you which route to run, the remaining distance
and which roads or paths you should take. Just like a car’s GPS system.
The shorter three-kilometre route is also recommended as a walk-and-talk route for a healthy break during a meeting or seminar. RunGo is free and available for iOS and Android – for both smartphone and Apple Watch.
Free loan of bicycles
The best way to experience
Aalborg is by stepping into the pedals. Not only can you experience the city
centre and the many shopping opportunities, you can also cycle down to the
open-air swimming pool or to Aalborg’s cultural offerings. You can borrow a
free bicycle by contacting reception.
Board games
Board games are more popular
than ever nowadays and everyone can take part. We have a varied selection of
board games that you are more than welcome to borrow. Just ask at reception.
Utzon Center
The Utzon Center is an architectural gem located on
the waterfront in Aalborg. The building was designed by the famous architect
Jørn Utzon (and his son Kim Utzon), who was also behind the world-famous Sydney
Opera House. The museum exhibits design, architecture and art, and was designed
by Jørn Utzon and his son Kim Utzon. It offers both children and adults the
chance to feel, sense and touch architecture.
KUNSTEN
KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art Aalborg is among
Denmark’s largest museums with a large collection of modern and contemporary
art and several special exhibitions each year. The museum has an impressive
collection of Danish and international art and a special focus on experimental
art. KUNSTEN also hosts concerts and events aimed at children and young people.
Aalborg Zoo
No two days are the same at Aalborg Zoo. Our green
oasis in the middle of Aalborg is open all year round and offers priceless
experiences regardless of the season. Animals have a magical attraction, and
you can get up close to more than 100 exotic animal species at Aalborg Zoo.
Aalborg Tower
Aalborg Tower is a 55-metre-high tower built in 1933
for the Nordjysk Udstilling trade fair. The tower was designed by local
architect Carlo Odgård and constructed at Aalborg Shipyard by Svend Rønnow, a
civil engineer. The tower stands on a 50-metre high hill, so the top is 105
metres above the Limfjord. From April to September, you can access the tower
and enjoy the view over most of the city, as well as over the Limfjord to
Nørresundby. At the top of the tower is a restaurant that seats 50 people.
Fårup Sommerland (Fårup Summer Park)
Fårup Sommerland is an amusement park located in the
middle of the forest in Fårup between Blokhus and Løkken in North Jutland. The
amusement park has been voted one of the world's best amusement parks on
multiple occasions and offers fun rides for all ages, as well as eateries and
picnic areas where you can also grill your food.
Musikkens Hus
Musikkens Hus is a venue in Aalborg that includes a
concert hall and practice rooms for the Aalborg Symphony Orchestra and the
Royal Academy of Music, in addition to classrooms for the Academy and Aalborg
University's courses in musicology and music therapy. Musikkens Hus is located
on Musikkens Plads (Music Square) by the Limfjord in the old port area near
Nordkraft.
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje
The burial site at Lindholm Høje is one of Denmark's
most beautiful ancient monuments from the Late Iron Age and Viking Age. It was
in use during the period from around 400 to 1000 AD, and the many stone
formations on the mound mark almost 700 cremation graves. At Lindholm Høje
Museum, you can experience two major exhibitions – one about the life of the
Vikings at Lindholm Høje and another about ancient times in the Limfjord area.
The museum also has a well-stocked gift shop selling an array of products
including copies of original Viking jewellery found at Lindholm Høje as well as
woollen items, books and mead.
Nordsøen Oceanarium (The Northsea Oceanarium)
The North Sea Oceanarium in Hirtshals is one of
Denmark's major tourist attractions and is Northern Europe's biggest aquarium.
Go below the surface and enter into a world of wonderful and educational
experiences. Meet the peculiar sunfish, see playful seals and discover an
abundance of sea creatures – both indoors and outdoors.
Foto: Kim Mikael Jensen
NEAREST BEACH
Enjoy a refreshing dip at Vestre Fjordpark, an open-air swimming pool close to
Aalborg’s vibrant urban scene, and only 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Vestre
Fjordpark is a wonderful recreational haven with a swimming park and an array
of activities including beach volleyball, parkour, frisbee, running and walking
routes and much more. If you would prefer to feel the sand between your toes,
we can recommend Blokhus beach, approx. 40 minutes’ drive from the hotel – one
of Northern Europe’s very best bathing beaches with the finest white sand and characteristic
high dunes. It is pure Danish summer nostalgia.
NEAREST ICE CREAM BAR
Is there anything better than ice cream on a hot summer’s day? The best ice
cream can be found in the middle of the Boulevard at Pico Bello Geleteria, just
15 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Enjoy homemade Italian ice cream, choose from
countless toppings or design your own ice lolly. We can also recommend a visit
to Guf og Kugler on Slotsgade, 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel. You can sink
your teeth into ice creams from a selection of Denmark’s best ice cream makers
– with tons of toppings, naturally!
NEAREST HIGH STREET
You’ll have plenty of opportunity to discover charming speciality shops in
Aalborg city centre, which includes major department stores such as Salling and
Magasin. If you enjoy exploring the high street, we recommend a stroll down
Gravensgade, a cosy little pedestrian street packed with speciality shops with
a focus on quality and beautiful design. Gravensgade is located just 10
minutes’ walk from the hotel.
NEAREST GREEN AREA AND PICNIC
SPOT
Just outside the door is Kildeparken, one of Aalborg's oldest parks. You can
enjoy a walk or run here with a view of classic works by famous sculptors as
well as an elegant fountain. If you’re looking for more of a true nature
experience, we suggest heading to Mølleparken, approx. 10 minutes’ walk from
the hotel. Mølleparken is a large park where you can enjoy beautiful views of
Aalborg, Egholm, Limfjorden and Gjøl as you make your way along the marked
trails.
NEAREST SIGHTS/ATTRACTIONS
Aalborg and the surrounding area offer a wide range of cultural attractions.
Among the most famous are Aalborg Zoo, Kunsten Museum of Modern Art, the
Singing Trees, the Utzon Center, Budolfi Church and of course the Aalborg
Tower, but the area offers many other attractions worth visiting. We recommend
a visit to Hjelmerstald and the district around the well-preserved street from
old Aalborg, which exudes nostalgia and charm.
NEAREST PICNIC SPOT
Our beautiful neighbour, Kildeparken, is an ideal setting for a picnic and we
highly recommend that you savour a relaxing moment or two among the park’s old
and abundant trees. Borrow a blanket and lie down on the grass, relax and enjoy
the sounds and smells of summer. You can also enjoy Kildeparken from our large
terrace that overlooks the park.
NEAREST GOLF COURSE
Aalborg Golf Club was founded in 1908, making it the country's
second oldest golf club. The course is located in beautiful, slightly hilly
terrain close to the Limfjord. The club has hosted a number of championships
over the years.
Foto: Patrick Bo Elkjær og Sofie Steensen Nielsen