Chef Mathilde from restaurant Blink foraging seaweed by the beach in Skagen, North Jutland

Conference city Aalborg and North Jutland

Photo:Mette Johnsen&Jacob Hansen

Compact in size and cultural powerhouse in the north, Aalborg mixes historic charm and cobbled streets with vibrant modernity, a stunning new harbour front and some of Scandinavia’s biggest conference venues.

Destination Nord Convention Bureau

The wonder-filled north of Denmark

Venues

Our guide to the best of Aalborg

Wonders of Aalborg and North Jutland

Photo: Lasse Bruhn

Conference city Aalborg

Whether you’re looking for large conference venues or smaller settings for a quiet meeting, the options in Aalborg are vast and ready to wow you.

Woman walking towards a windmill at Hvide Sande, Jutland

Photo: Nicolas Jægergaard

Sustainable conferences

Putting sustainability first, Aalborg works across the board to ensure sustainability at events.

Photo: Ditte Isager

Historic Aalborg

Treat delegates to a breath of fresh air while walking the cobblestone streets of Aalborg city centre.

Skagen Gray Lighthouse "Det Grå Fyr" in North Jutland, Denmark

Photo: © Jakob Vingtoft

Land of light

Made famous by painters in the late 1800s, North Jutland is home to the most beautiful light in the world.

Photo: © Utzon Center (2008) – Jørn Utzon & Kim Utzon. Photographer: Rasmus Hjortshøj

The Utzon Center

Danish designer behind the Sydney Opera House lets delegates explore ground-breaking Nordic architecture.

Sustainable events in Northern Denmark

Sustainability comes as a the standard - not a choice - in Northern Denmark. Dive into our planet-friendly food experiences or read up on all the initiatives that truly puts Aalborg and Northern Denmark ahead of the sustainability game.

Mathilde from Restaurant Blink gathering seaweed by the beach in Skagen, North Jutland

Photo: Jacob Hansen

7 green food experiences in North Jutland

Photo: Søren Larsen

Sustainable initiatives in North Jutland

Dine in Denmark's north

Photo: Jacob Hansen

Peculiar wonders of our sand-swept North

Go off the beaten track after your conference and discover deserts, buried monuments and iconic lighthouses.

Photo: Daniel Villadsen

Rubjerg Knude

See Denmark's iconic lighthouse - recently moved back from the sea... on roller skates!

Photo: Christian Faber

Råbjerg Mile

Catch Northern Europe's largest shifting dunes, moving 15 metres every year.

Photo: @christian_faber_fotos

The Buried Church

Only the tower of this ancient church is visible today, buried beneath the sands of time.

Rethinking sustainable events

Meet Jan Kvistborg, from Aalborg Congress and Culture Centre. Here, it’s about making all the elements work in harmony together, from catering, hotels and transport right through to event design.