Experiences in North Jutland 2025

There are a wealth of experiences in North Jutland for both young and old. You can experience both the fantastic North Jutland nature and the cultural city life.

In this guide you will find a lot of tips and recommendations for experiences that are particularly interesting when you are going to experience North Jutland.

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You can also see the many free experiences here.

Main attraction for children

Experience Denmark's friendliest zoo

Aalborg Zoo is one of Denmark's most visited attractions, and the animal park near the city is a true classic and a big hit with families with children, which we can't avoid. Especially families with children choose to take the trip during their holidays in North Jutland.

Hiking holiday in Hjørring

Go on a hiking holiday in Hjørring

Get the best out of Hjørring with our walking holiday, where you will be taken around Hjørring on 4 different routes and will be told stories about the places. The walking holiday is combined with a wonderful stay at the Hotel and 3-course menus at Restaurant Konkret. Experience an active and cozy holiday in the center of Hjørring.

Europe's Best Amusement Park 2021 + 2022

Visit Europe's Best Amusement Park

Fårup Sommerland is impossible to avoid when we talk about experiences in North Jutland. The amusement park has been voted Europe's Best Amusement Park 2021 and in 2022 has closed Fønix, Denmark's Largest Roller Coaster. It was so successful that the park regained the title of Europe's best, while Fønix won the title of Europe's Best Ride. Wild!

Europe's Best Amusement Park 2021 + 2022

Visit Fårup Sommerland

At Christmas, a popular Christmas market is also held at Børglum Kloster, which is worth a visit!

A monastery from the Middle Ages

Not far from Løkken you can find Børglum Kloster, which can be dated all the way back to the Middle Ages. The buildings are steeped in history, despite several restorations over time. You can visit the monastery and get an insight into its many years of history, see Børglum Kloster Church, or visit the museum where there are more than 15 exhibitions regarding art, history and culture.

Large experience center in Aalborg

Maritime experience center in Aalborg west city

Springeren in Aalborg is an experience center of 15,000 square meters packed with experiences. Here you can go down in a submarine, sail in a sailing simulator, visit Aalborg Mini City and dive into several exhibitions with history.

Guided tour that passes most of Aalborg's gable paintings

Self-guided city tour

Aalborg is a city that is now particularly known for its street art. In fact, it is said that Aalborg is the city in Denmark that has the most street art per capita. In the summer you can join guided tours, but if you would rather experience Aalborg street art at your own pace and do it with your phone, then we have made this guided tour for you.

The legacy of one of Denmark's greatest architects

Utzon Center

The Utzon Center in Aalborg is an impressive and unique building named after the famous Danish architect Jørn Utzon. The center functions as a museum and cultural center, which aims to convey Utzon's legacy and showcase contemporary trends in art, architecture and design. There are exciting activities for both young and old - and Restaurant JØRN is also an experience!

"Jutland's shoulder" and unique Northern Jutland nature

Stand on Bulbjerg Fuglefjeld

Visit Denmark's only bird cliff at Bulbjerg in Thy – and experience the fantastic nature that surrounds Bulbjerg Fuglefjeld. In addition to the bird cliff, you can experience a lot more in the area!

The clover paths in Hjørring

Friluftsrådet has launched a concept for marked trail routes in cities and suburban areas, it is clearly one of the good experiences. Four paths of different lengths, which originate in a central place in the city and connect local points of interest of a natural and cultural historical nature. This trail has been prepared in collaboration with Hjørring Municipality.

International Experience Center on Migratory Birds

Get smarter in The Gray Lighthouse

The Grey Lighthouse is not just a lighthouse, because the buildings form the framework for an international experience center about tree birds. The experience center can be experienced interactively, where you can learn about the fascinating bird migration at Skagen on various screens and through interactive communication - you can follow the birds on their migration through Europe and to Africa. In addition to the experience center, you can experience an exciting lighthouse story, a unique view and a cozy atmosphere, where there is room for both young and old.

Main attraction for the whole family

Jyllandsakvariet in Thyborøn

At the Jutland Aquarium in Thyborøn you can get up close to all the exciting fish that live in both the North Sea and the Limfjord. The place is equipped with various mixing tanks, where on certain days you can also help feed the many fish in the tanks. If you would rather experience the nature around beautiful Thyborøn, you can just hop aboard the local tractor bus, where you can go on an oyster, seal or amber safari.

Nature hunting

Play, Air and Learning

A nature hunt where families can explore 10 selected natural areas in the municipality, find stamps and learn about nature along the way. After collecting all the stamps, children can receive a prize at the local library.

Self-guided city tour

Discover Aalborg's wall paintings with your phone

Aalborg is the city in Denmark that has the most street art works measured in relation to the number of inhabitants. We have created a digitally guided tour that you can take with your mobile…

Free attraction

Visit Vestre Fjordpark

One of the new places in the city that is a sure hit in the summer is Aalborg Fjordpark. Here is free access all year round and plenty of life. It is especially popular in the summer, when the body needs to cool down with a dip and an ice cream.

Events in Hirtshals

Hirtshals, Tornby and Tversted offer a wealth of events and experiences all year round. There is something to see and experience for all ages and the local organizers are ready to welcome you. To find out what's going on in the many events, you can use VisitHirtshals' event calendar, which is updated constantly.

Vendelbohus - Hjørring Theatre

Vendelbohus has offered plays for over a hundred years. The beautiful old theater hall was built in 1907 and the theater offers more than 20 different performances every year!

Nature experience for the little ones

Get close to the animals in Family Fun Park

Just outside Løkken you can find Family Fun Park, which is a visitor farm that functions as a wonderful adventure park with animals for the youngest members of the family. At Family Fun Park they focus on giving you visitors a close and fun contact with tame and child-friendly animals that want to be petted, fed and played with – So you can safely take the family under your arm and enjoy a day in the sun right with the animals.

Experiences with animals

Farm Fun in Aalbæk

A little south of Skagen you will find Farm Fun in the town of Aalbæk. Here, the children can frolic for hours with the many activities and get up close to the animals.

Attraction for the whole family

The Coastal Center

The coastal center is the place for children and playful souls! Here you can experiment with wind, water and weather and you are guaranteed to have a blast. If you are looking for an activating experience for the whole family, this experience center is just the thing for you.

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Experiences in North Jutland 2025

Experience Denmark's friendliest zoo

Go on a hiking holiday in Hjørring

Visit Europe's Best Amusement Park

Visit Fårup Sommerland

A monastery from the Middle Ages

Maritime experience center in Aalborg west city

Self-guided city tour

Utzon Center

Stand on Bulbjerg Fuglefjeld

The clover paths in Hjørring

Get smarter in The Gray Lighthouse

Jyllandsakvariet in Thyborøn

Play, Air and Learning

Discover Aalborg's wall paintings with your phone

Visit Vestre Fjordpark

Events in Hirtshals

Vendelbohus - Hjørring Theatre

Get close to the animals in Family Fun Park

Farm Fun in Aalbæk

The Coastal Center

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