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Things to do

Enjoy a truly memorable holiday in North Jutland. A wealth of unforgettable experiences and activities awaits you. How about a genuine gourmet experience? Or a cultural kick at one of the many museums? Or maybe you’d prefer to be pampered at one of our bathing hotels? There are enough things to see and do, especially if you want to share them with the family, your partner or friends.

Den Tilsandede Kirke i Skagen

Top attractions

We have gathered a selection of our top attractions that you simply must experience when visiting eastern North Jutland.

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Råbjerg Mile i Nordjylland

Outdoor activities in North Jutland

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Go exploring with Nordjyske Jernbaner

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Outdoor experiences

The scenery in north eastern North Jutland is unique. Seas meeting in constant unrest, the biggest migrating dune in northern Europe, the most rugged bogs, calm eastern-facing coastline and lots of open spaces.

Grenen i Skagen
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Grenen - where 2 oceans

Grenen is the tip of Jutland, where the 2 oceans, Skagerrak and Kattegat meet.

Råbjerg Mile
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Råbjerg Mile

The Dune of Råbjerg Mile is the largest migrating dune in Denmark. You can’t avoid sand in your shoes after a trip in the “mile”, but in return you will be greeted by a sight you will not find anywhere else in Denmark’s beautiful nature.

Elg i Lille Vildmose
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Lille Vildmose

Less than half an hour drive from Aalborg. Come experience the danish wilderness with impressive and untouched nature.

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Mortens Kro i Aalborg

Food and drink

North Jutland offers an abundance of exciting, locally-inspired culinary experiences. Local produce offers a range of real delicacies, from langoustine at a local venue to critically-acclaimed restaurants and street food.

Piger i byen

Shopping

Spoil yourself with the latest fashion, interior design or anything you need on a shopping expedition to Aalborg, or one of the many charming towns of North Jutland.

Wellness

Wellness

Enjoy a calm mind and body with a little pampering at Wellness. We suggest the Læsø Kur spa, a wonderful way to recharge your batteries.

Pige med snobrød

Activities for children

Holidays are best if they are for the whole family. North Jutland offers an abundance of fun, educational experiences for children and the young at heart.

Skagens Museum

Art and Culture

Art and culture are very much on the minds of the locals. There’s little doubt that there is a huge range of art and history museums, galleries and culture institutions to be found in North Jutland.

Utzon Center i Aalborg

Architecture

Be fascinated by North Jutland’s inspiring and iconic architecture. There’s simply a wealth of functionalism, Alvar Alto, Jørn and Kim Utzon as well as Coop Himmelblau in Aalborg, Thorvald Bindesbøll in Skagen and the unique seaweed roofed houses on Læsø.

Budolfi Kirke i Aalborg

Churches

Aalborg Teater

Theaters and cinemas

Koncert

Festivals

Kunsthal Nord

Galleries

Attractions in North Jutland

North Jutland always has something interesting to offer. Take off on a journey of discovery to the best the area has to offer of exciting attractions.

Pingvinfodring i Aalborg Zoo
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Aalborg Zoo

The nature is the wildest gift. Through engaging communication, Aalborg Zoo shares its knowledge and values while inspiring to make a difference for the benefit of nature locally and globally. Throughout the year, you can look forward to exciting experiences in the garden among animals fro...

Kunsten - Museum of Modern Art AalborgGreen Experience
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Kunsten - Museum of Modern Art Aalborg

Kunsten is like a sculpture growing out of the greenery around it to create a beautiful frame for world-class art. Every year Kunsten welcomes countless guests to explore the collection of modern art.

Skagens Museum
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Skagens Museum

Skagen’s Museum is an internationally reputable museum dedicated to the painters of Skagen, the artist colony with painters such as Krøyer, Anna & Michael Ancher, Tuxen and others, who settled in Skagen in the 19th century.

Attractions in North Jutland

North Jutland always has something interesting to offer. Take off on a journey of discovery to the best the area has to offer of exciting attractions.

Nibe Festival

The biggest events in Eastern North Jutland

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Other experiences in North Jutland

There are a lot af attractions, sights and experiences just waiting to be explored in North Jutland. Here you can find inspiration to make your holiday special.

The North Sea OceanariumGreen Experience
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The North Sea Oceanarium

Northern Europe's largest aquarium offers exciting adventures under the sea. Meet the sunfish, the playful seals, and all the other sea creatures. All...

National Park Rebild Bakker and Rold Skov
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National Park Rebild Bakker and Rold Skov

Let one of Denmark's most beautiful nature areas set the mood for your excursion when you host a conference, congress or meeting in Aalborg

Golf session solnedgang i Danmark
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Golf in Northern Jutland

In Northern Jutland,you are never far from a golf course, where you can get a lot of fresh air, an experience the wonderful nature and golf experience...

Fårup Sommerland
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Fårup Sommerland

Fårup is one of Denmark's largest tourist attractions with plenty of wild, fun, and crazy water activities for the whole family. 

Skagen strand

Bring your dog on holiday to North Jutland

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