Excellent port of call on your Scandinavian or Baltic Cruise itinerary

SAILING DISTANCESIN NAUTICAL MILES

GOTHENBURG, S 112

HELSINGBURG, S 119

COPENHAGEN, DK 143

KIEL,D 216

ROENNE, DK 224

OSLO, N 227

WARNEMUNDE, D 234

HAMBURG,D 306

BERGEN, N 400

GDYNIA , PL 410

BREMERHAVEN,D 423

ROT TERDAM, NL 551

STOCKHOLM, S 569

HARWICH, GB 575

DOVER,GB 626

HELSINKI, SF 698

ST. PE TERSBURG, RU 839

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Scandinavia and the Baltic region already rank among the world’s fastest growing cruise regions, and there’s no reason why this growth shouldn’t continue.

Of course, the classic “must see” destinations form the backbone of any successful cruise itinerary, but the high level of repeat travellers creates a natural demand for introducing new and exciting ports of call, so perhaps you should consider Aalborg next time!

STOCKHOLM

KRIST IANSAND

GOTHENBURG

COPENHAGEN

BERGEN

AALBORG

OSLO

ROT TERDAM

R ØNNE

HELSINGBORG

KIELWARNEMUNDE

HAMBURG

GDYNIABREMERHAVEN

DOVER

HARWICH

HELSINKI

SK T. PE TERSBURG

Aalborg is Denmark’s fourth largest city. It’s a multi-faceted city - full of contrasts. A city with a lust for life and all of its pleasures. It’s also grand on a manageable scale. The port and all the major city attractions are concentrated within easy distance. From fast-paced fun to peaceful oases. From a foaming draft beer to sublime gastronomy. From the Viking through the Middle Ages to a modern, international city full of art and culture.

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THE IMPRESSIVE HOUSE OF MUSICON THE CENTRAL HAROURWILL BE COMPLETED SUMMER 2013

Beautiful approaches are always a superb kick-off to a fantastic stay at today’s port of call.

In Aalborg, the approach starts two hours prior to berthing with a fabulously scenic fjord cruise - passing almost endless corn fields en route.

The central harbour is located in the very heart of the city, and your guests will arrive at a new and award-winning harbourfront with innovative world-class architecture and exciting recreational park areas.

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Cruise ports are often situated in industrial port areas. Luckily, this is not the case in Aalborg.

We offer a choice of four different cruise berths in the heart of Aalborg, only a few minutes walk - or by complimentary water or bus shuttle service - from the bustling city centre.

It goes without saying that all berths are secured according to international regulations and fully serviced.

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Nor th Denmark is picked by hundred thousands of visitors as their favourite holiday destination each year - and that’s no coincidence.

North Denmark is famous not only for its fabulously rich scenery and the extra hours of sunshine it gets compared with the rest of the country, but also for its unique phenomenon of the three seas that meet here to bring their own distinctive appeal to this wonderful region of Denmark.

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On your way to and from the Baltic, Aalborg is a great choice for visiting Denmark.

Aalborg is right on the route, and we are sure that you will enjoy the two hours passage through the Limfjord to your berth in the very heart of the city of Aalborg.

We look forward to offer your passengers a visit full of wonderful experiences - and cherished memories!

TO THEMOST BEAUTIFULCRUISE PORTIN NORTH DENMARK

With its 200,000 inhabitants, Aalborg is Denmark’s fourth largest city and the regional capital of North Denmark - the region in Denmark blessed by nature with the most hours of sunshine.

Aalborg is a bustling university city, situated at the narrowest part of the picturesque Limfjord in the midst of wood-covered hills, moors and shallow marshes and you can reach some of the most beautiful beaches in Northern Europe within 30 minutes.

Over the years, the city has developed into one of the busiest trading centres in Denmark. Activity and prosperity left their marks on the city’s architecture, and many of the old buildings still function as natural elements in the townscape. Today, the city centre’s modern architecture blends in effortlessly with a variety of old buildings and cosy cobbled streets with half-timbered houses and charming squares. So make sure not to miss out on a stroll through pedestrianised shopping district for some real Danish design icons.

CITY OF AALBORGDENMARK’SINTIMATE CRUISE PORT

APPROACHThe Port of Aalborg is approached through the Limfjord by the eastern en-trance, directly from Kattegat, only about 50 nautical miles south of Ska-gen. Distance from entrance to Central Harbour is about 16 nautical miles.

LIMITATIONSDraught limit 9.3 metresAirdraught limit *49.0 metresLength limit 250 metres* If above, please enquire

PILOTAGE AND TOWAGEPilotage is compulsory for vessels drawing more than 6.0 metres. Pilot boards at one of the following positions:

Hals 1 Aalborg BugtHals 2 SvitringenHals 3 Hals BarreTugboats are available.

PORT INFORMATION:CRUISE BERTHSIN THE HEARTOF THE CITY

QUAY 4061-4062 // SOUTH SIDE Length 250 metresWater draught 7.0-9.0 metres Distance to City 500 metres

QUAY 4040 // SOUTH SIDE Length 130 / 250 metresWater draught 8.3 metres Distance to City 0 metres

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QUAY 3012 // NORTH SIDELength 170/ 250 metresWater draught 9.0 metresDistance to City 1,000 metres

T IDESNavigation conditions are generally good. The normal tidal range is 0.3 metres. Currents in the fjord are irregular.

BERTHS // CENTRAL HARBOURThe Port of Aalborg can offer four berths, all in the Central Harbour and very close to the City:

QUAY 4040 // SOUTH SIDE Length 130 metres (vessels up to 250 metres)Water draught 8.3 metres Distance to City 0 metres

QUAY 4061-4062 // SOUTH SIDE Length 250 metresWater draught 7.0-9.0 metres Distance to City 500 metres

QUAY 3012 // NORTH SIDE Length 170 metres (vessels up to 250 metres)Water draught 9.0 metresDistance to City 1,000 metres

QUAY 3014-16 // NORTH SIDE Length 400 metresWater draught 8.5 metresDistance to City 1,000 metres

TRANSPORTComplimentary Shuttle Service to City center.Aalborg Airport 5 kilometresRailway station 2 kilometres

HARBOUR OFFICE24 hours service

QUAY 3014-16 // NORTH SIDE Length 400 metresWater draught 8.5 metres Distance to City 1,000 metres

This tour is a perfect way to get to know the picturesque city of Aalborg.

Your sightseeing will start at one of the real treasures of Aalborg, Jens Bang’s House. With its five floors, this is the largest Renaissance private home in Scandinavia.Pass the lovely baroque–style Town Hall and then visit Budolfi Cathedral with its beautifully colourful interior.

You then visit the Monastery of the Holy Ghost, the oldest social institution in Denmark and housing a fine selection of early 16th century frescoes.

Finally, you will see Aalborghus Castle on the waterfront, visiting its fascinating dungeons and underground passages before returning to your ship.

SHORE EXCURSION:AALBORGWALKING TOUR

DURATION : 3 hours GUIDE : YesLANGUAGE : English, German & Danish COACH : NoGROUP SIZE : 15-25 personsCAPACITY : 200LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY : Fairly easy

See Aalborg’s top attractions. This lovely tour will take you to Lindholm Høje, a Viking site just outside the city and one of the most important ancient monuments in Denmark. The burial site has 700 graves in stone settings and the Museum contains a fascinating exhibition illustrating the site’s Viking life.

The scene is also set for a view of Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. Apart from a large permanent collection of contemporary art the museum also offers changing exhibitions, but most of all the building is an architectural masterpiece.

We finally make our way by bus to the historic city centre of Aalborg for a closer look at the beautiful renaissance buildings, cathedrals, monasteries etc.

SHORE EXCURSION:AALBORGCITY HIGHLIGHTS

DURATION : 3 hours GUIDE : YesLANGUAGE : English, German & Danish COACH : YesGROUP SIZE : 15-49 personsCAPACITY : 294LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY : Fairly easy

On this very special walk, Aalborg Beerwalk, some of the less-known, but indeed juiciest, stories about Aalborg City’s history will be revealed.

On the walk, we will drop by some of Aalborg’s most cosy pubs: John Bull Pub and The Wharf. Furthermore, we will visit Søgaards Bryghus, Aalborg’s own micro brewery, where there will be served a small traditional Danish dish, pickled herring with curry salad, served with a glass of beer and a glass of aquavit from Aalborg’s world-famous distillery.

SHORE EXCURSION:AALBORG BEERWALK

DURATION : 3 hours GUIDE : YesLANGUAGE : English, German & Danish COACH : YesGROUP SIZE : 15-25 personsCAPACITY : 125LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY : Easy - and very tasty

This guided coach tour begins at the 12th century Dronninglund Castle, where you will see the beautiful 16th century chalk murals in its little church.

Continuing through the beautiful Vendsyssel landscape, the tour then takes you to impressive Voergaard Castle, one of the finest country houses in Denmark with an extensive collection of Chinese and European Art, including works by El Greco, Goya, Raphael and Rubens.

Next is Sæby, a charming fishing village, dating back to the Viking era. Enjoy a stroll from Sæby’s old water mill along the banks of Sæby creek to the village harbour in time for lunch at the highly acclaimed Restaurant Franks.

SHORE EXCURSION:CASTLE ANDCOUNTRY SIDE

DURATION : 5 hours GUIDE : YesLANGUAGE : English, German & Danish COACH : YesGROUP SIZE : 15-49 personsCAPACITY : 196LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY : Fairly easy

SHORE EXCURSION:MEET THE DANES

On this tour, you have the opportunity of an exclusive encounter with the Danes and the Danish culture - a tour that also presents some of North Jutland’s most wonderful natural resorts.

We will visit Voldsted, a small picturesque village, founded around the village pond back in medieval times. We will furthermore visit one of the beautiful Romanesque village churches that reveals the impressive work executed by the stone masons back in the 16th century.

On this tour, we also drop by a typical Danish farm with a stock of cattle. Here, you have the possibility of visiting the stables, before the Bang Jensen family invites us on a cup of coffee and home-baked cake, served in their garden.

Before returning to Honnørkajen, we will visit a cluster of Danish allotments, where the owners proudly will present their lovely gardens.

DURATION : 3 hours GUIDE : YesLANGUAGE : English, German & Danish COACH : NoGROUP SIZE : 15-49 personsCAPACITY : 196LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY : Easy

Enjoy a scenic drive through beautiful landscape passing impressive Renaissance stately homes en route to Skagen- the northernmost town in Denmark. Upon arrival in Skagen, you will immediately see why this little town is so famous.

Its peaceful setting and charming old yellow houses with their red tile roofs, not to mention the very special northern light, have been a source of inspiration to artists for hundreds of years.

After a visit to Skagen Museum with its extensive collection of fine paintings from the Scandinavian Golden Age, you will enjoy a traditional Danish lunch. You will then drive to the beach and transfer to a tractor-pulled tram, which will take you to Grenen, the very top of Denmark and the European Continent, where the North and Baltic Seas meet! Experience the unique light and stand with one foot in each sea at the same time!

SHORE EXCURSION:SKAGEN TOP OF THE CONTINENT

DURATION : Minimum 7 hours GUIDE : YesLANGUAGE : English, German & Danish COACH : YesGROUP SIZE : 15-49 personsCAPACITY : 196LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY : Fairly easy

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PORT INFORMATIONPort of Aalborg Ltd.Langerak 19DK-9220 Aalborg

Tel. +45 9930 1500ob@aalborghavn.dk

CITY INFORMATIONVisitAalborgKjellerups Torv 5DK-9000 Aalborg

Tel. +45 9931 7500lab@aalborg.dk

C R U I S E A A L B O R GCruiseAalborg is a marketing co-operation promoting the city of Aalborg as a destination for cruises. We provide information on port facilities and cruise passenger activities and excursions in and around the city of Aalborg. As members of Cruise Europe as well as through our close co-operation with the Danish cruise industry, we can guarantee an easy, efficient and professional service to you and your clients. CruiseAalborg is sponsored by the City of Aalborg, Port of Aalborg Ltd. and VisitAalborg.

OLE BRØNDUMSales & Marketing ManagerPort of Aalborg Ltd.

LARS BECHProject Manager, cruisesVisitAalborg