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Situated in northern Jutland Aalborg is the fourth biggest town of Denmark. You won’t find there crowds, squeeze or rush characteristic for big metropolis. Though historic buildings are the majority, you can also find there pearls of modern architecture and the vibe of youth, as Aalborg is the university city. Located by the lovely Limfjord, it attracts with virgin nature and perfect local cuisine.

Aalborg, called by Danish also Ålborg, is the town situated in northern part of the country, in the region referred to as the land of light. Nothing strange in that – virgin sandy beaches and reflecting in waters of Limfjord ray of lights make this town oozing with beauty. The city itself is an example of connection of old with new. Despite the fact that in the 19th century, most of the Old Town was dismantled to make space for other buildings, you can still find for instance 17^th century townhouses (among them house of Jens Bang or Jorgen Olufsen, the castle Aalborghus Slot from the16th century, the town hall from the 18^th century and characteristic Lutheran church Budolfi.

Delighted in this place will also be lovers of modern architecture. In Aalborg was built, among others, the premises of Utzon center, designed by a famous Danish architect, that also designed the opera in Sydney. A geometrical and unusual shape of the House of Music (Mussikend Hus) is, on the other hand, the masterpiece of Coop Jimmelblau. It is also worth to see the building of museum of modern art (KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art) from the 60’s of the 20^th century. Its originator was famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.

Aalborg is known in Denmark as the capital of food for gourmets. Local dishes are based on traditional ingredients – blueberry, mushrooms, fishes and lamb or goat cheese. Must try are also local alcohols, for instance, produced since more than 170 years Aalborg Aquavit or craft beers from breweries Nibe Bryghus or Thisted Bryghus. In the town, it is especially worth to go to Søgaards Bryghus. In restaurant and inns (in Danish „kro”) on the shore of Limfjord, you can taste fresh fishes and famous oyster Limfjord as well as juicy lobsters. 

Aarhus, a second biggest city in Denmark, located on Jutland. What is interesting, its name has been written that way only since 1st January 2011, previously its correct name was Århus. In 2017 it was chosen the European Capital of Culture, presenting itself as a mix of youthful energy and wind of history and encouraging for visits.  

Aarhus is one of the oldest places in Denmark, its history goes back to the 8th century, thanks to which its buildings, colourful, beautiful and low, allows to travel back to those times. It is situated on the shore, offering wonderful, relaxing, seaside climate.

If you want to get to know better the history of Aarhus, make sure to visit urban antique building museum, that is one of the best attractions not only of this city, but of whole Denmark. Den Gamle By will make you feel like you travel back in time to, depending on the district, the 19th century or to 20’s or 70’s of the last century. Architecture, knocks of carriages and smell of dishes from those periods make for fantastic impression. Kids to 18 years old enter free of chargé, prices of tickets for adults varies depending on day of the week and season.

In the city live thousands of students, making it vibrant, no matter what day of the week is. You will find there many parks and other green areas, especially beautiful is the Botanical Garden by Peter Holms Vej. Additionally, seen everywhere bikes add to the charm of Aarhus. Locals, as for Scandinavians, are very eager of this mean of transportation, we also recommend it for you, since it is perfect to sightsee this tiny city.

Where it is worth to go to grab something to eat? One of the most popular restaurants, specializing in Mediterranean cuisine and seafood, are Sevags Graekeren at Skaering Strandvej 3 and Mefisto at Volden 28. Delicious pizza you can eat in Cafe Piccolina at Skolegyde 8 and if you are a fan of steaks, make sure to note the address Aaboulevarden 23, where you can find a restaurant KoD.