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5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Aalborg, Denmark

Updated June 4, 2025

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Aalborg, Denmark

Svaneapotek

From buck blood to Theriak miracle tonic, this collection of Renaissance chemist's gear look's like a wizard's pantry.

Aalborg, Denmark

The Singing Trees

Dozens of musicians have planted trees in this Danish park, and donated songs to go with them.

Aalborg, Denmark

Aalborg Tower

This modernist tower was saved by a fraternity with a 500-year-old penchant for shooting at wooden parrots.

Standalone elevator entrance to the museum

Aalborg, Denmark

Franciscan Monastery Museum

An underground museum of monks, bones, and medieval ruins.

Aalborg, Denmark

Bell Chamber of Budolfi Church

This bellfry was once said to be the Devil’s lair—or perhaps the home of a mischievous gnome?

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Norresundby, Denmark

Lindholm Høje

This Danish rock field is actually a sprawling ancient cemetery holding the bodies of 700 Vikings.

1 mile from Aalborg

Nibe, Denmark

The Troll Church

In legend, this ancient dolmen was said to have been created when a troll tried to destroy a church.

7 miles from Aalborg

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Aalborg

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Aalborg, Denmark

Updated June 4, 2025

Unusual Attractions in Aalborg

Aalborg, Denmark

Svaneapotek

Aalborg, Denmark

The Singing Trees

Aalborg, Denmark

Aalborg Tower

Aalborg, Denmark

Franciscan Monastery Museum

Aalborg, Denmark

Bell Chamber of Budolfi Church

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Lindholm Høje

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The Troll Church

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