Aalborghus Castle
Aalborghus Slot
A 16th-century half-timbered royal castle that still houses government offices, where you can stroll the courtyards, ramparts, and underground passages and dungeons.
Aalborghus Castle was built by King Christian III of Denmark between 1539 and 1555. It is a plainly styled half-timbered castle that originally served as a royal defensive stronghold and still houses the office of the regional governor of North Jutland; its interior is not open to the public. Visitors can enter the courtyards and the rampart park for free. In summer, you can tour the underground passages (kasematter) and dungeons to see the defensive works of the past. The castle is close to the harbor waterfront and Utzon Center, making it an easy stop on a walk, though you won't need much time here.
Opening hours
Courtyard 08:00–21:00; underground passage approx. May–Sep
Nearby sights
- Utzon Center
- Aalborg Waterfront
- Jens Bang's Stone House
- Budolfi Cathedral
- Jomfru Ane Gade
- Monastery of the Holy Ghost
- House of Music
- KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art Aalborg