Danhostel Skansen
At the top of Nørresundby, ten minutes from Aalborg C, you will find Danhostel Skansen. Here you can spend the night with a view of the Limfjord, on the beautiful sunny side.
Comfortable Rooms
Danhostel Nørresundby offers 29 comfortable rooms, ideal for both short and long stays. Each room is equipped with its own bathroom, including a toilet and shower, as well as furniture such as a table and chairs, and a TV. You will also receive bed linen, duvet and pillow covers, and a bath towel upon arrival. For longer stays, it is recommended to bring your own towel. All rooms have access to free Wi-Fi, both in the room and throughout the center.
Facilities and Common Areas
During your stay, you can make use of the shared kitchen in the hallway, where you can prepare your own meals. This is a great opportunity to experience a more homely atmosphere and perhaps meet other guests.
The center, which besides rooms includes a large water park, two halls, a football facility, mini-golf, a boxing hall, and much more, is located only 1.8 km from downtown Aalborg. Takeaway food and shopping are within short distance.
The center is also a meeting point for active cultural life. In the water park, you can meet swimmers from Aalborg Swimming Club, who are preparing for international championships. In the halls, EH Aalborg, the city’s best women’s handball team, trains, and the boxing club both holds and participates in Danish championships.
The center also hosts Aalborg MTB rental. There are several good routes in the nearby area, with the nearest being just one kilometer away. If it’s your first time trying MTB, you can rent one of the skilled instructors to ride along with you.
Great Facilities and Beautiful Nature
For training stays, school camps, or an active city break, Danhostel Nørresundby is optimal. We have facilities for active recovery and alternative training. We are located near beautiful natural areas where only your imagination limits your training opportunities, and if you want a challenge, there are exciting MTB trails not far away.
If you need to relax after a hard training day, we also offer plenty of recreational opportunities. If you want to get a rush, join one of our sauna sessions. Or feel the wind in your hair when you take the thrilling ride over the chalk pit on our zip line.
Experiences Right Outside the Door
Danhostel Nørresundby is much more than just accommodation. Spend the afternoon in the lovely wellness area at the water park, where you can experience the famous sauna ritual. Or take the kids to the water slide. If the weather is good, challenge your nerves with a ride on Northern Jutland’s longest zip line, over Nørresundby’s own chalk pit, or settle the family hierarchy on the mini-golf course. Whether you're on a relaxing holiday, an action-packed city trip, or want to be active, Danhostel Nørresundby has exactly what you’re looking for.
Café NIC'e
If you get hungry during the day, our café, Café NIC'e, offers a wide range of healthy, nutritious, and delicious snacks and light meals. You can also use our small kitchen in the hallway for preparing meals.
Transport Options
Danhostel Nørresundby is 3 kilometers from Aalborg Station, 3 kilometers from the running track at Skovdalen Athletics Station (freely available for training), 4 kilometers from the lovely outdoor pool in Vestre Fjordpark, and 2 kilometers from Bispensgade, Aalborg's shopping street.
If you're traveling by public transport, the bus stops just below Lerumbakken, 2 minutes' walk from the center. If you're driving, we have plenty of parking spaces on the center's grounds.
Close to Aalborg City
Aalborg offers countless possibilities, whether you're into city exploration and shopping, or prefer sports or cultural activities. The city is filled with museums, but if you'd rather explore on your own, you can, for example, find gable paintings, see the singing trees, enjoy a culinary experience at Streetfood, experience the whispers of history at Lindholm Høje, or relax by the harbor along Limfjorden.