Explore Aalborg’s History

Our holdings include everything from photographs, films, and audio recordings to letters, records, and digital archives that document life in Aalborg across generations.

Start Your Visit from Home

You do not have to wait until you arrive to begin your journey into the past. Through the archive’s search portal, Aalborg Stadsarkiv, you can access our collections and explore the people, places, and topics that interest you.

Among other things, you can find:

Photographs
Films and audio recordings
Historical maps
Archival materials such as letters, diaries, registers, and association records

You will also encounter what we call archival fonds – collections of written material from individuals, companies, associations, and public institutions. The search portal includes records for all archival fonds held by the archives. If you find a collection you would like to examine, it can be ordered from storage for use in the reading room via the Aalborg City Archives website.

The collection is constantly growing. Already today, you can explore online more than 40,000 photographs, nearly 75,000 archival records, and approximately 3,000 film and audio clips.

Visit Us at Arkivstræde 1

Aalborg City Archives is open on weekdays, and our reading room provides access to both digital and physical collections.

Here you can:

Study historical archival records
Browse photograph collections
Explore old maps
Follow the city’s development through the centuries
Research companies, associations, and local communities
Discover your family history

The reading room also houses Aalborg Libraries’ local history collection for North Jutland, as well as historical directories and telephone books. In addition, visitors have access to a range of digital resources, including Mediestream and Ancestry.

Our staff are always ready to assist you, whether you are looking for a particular person, building, or event, or simply seeking inspiration for new historical discoveries.

Lectures, Events, and Genealogy

Aalborg City Archives is not only a place where history is preserved. It is also a place where history is shared, discussed, and brought to life.

Throughout the year, we host lectures, historical events, and presentations where you can learn more about local history and hear researchers and students talk about their work.

Every Thursday at 1:00 PM, Danske Slægtsforskere Aalborg (The Danish Genealogical Society – Aalborg Branch) hosts a genealogy café at the archives. Both beginners and experienced family historians are welcome to receive guidance and inspiration in tracing their roots. Aalborg

Find our events programme here:Arrangementer | Aalborg Bibliotekerne

About Aalborg City Archives

Aalborg City Archives serves as the municipal archive for the entire Municipality of Aalborg and also functions as the local archive for the city of Aalborg. We collect, preserve, and communicate both physical and digital archival materials to ensure that the municipality’s history is safeguarded for future generations.

The collection comprises more than eight kilometres of archival records, thousands of photographs, historical films and audio recordings, as well as extensive digital materials. It includes documentation from the municipality alongside archives from businesses, associations, and private citizens.

Read more about Aalborg City Archives Aalborg Stadsarkiv

Whether you want to discover your family roots, explore the city’s development, or learn more about Aalborg’s many stories, Aalborg City Archives is the perfect place to begin.