Silversea Luxury Cruises A AALBORG

This tour will take you to meet the "Aalborgenser" (citizens of Aalborg) as well as their lovely city.

Historical town center, Walking tour

Leaving the pier you will shortly be in the heart of Aalborg. You guide will take you on a stroll, passing some of the city's landmarks, such as Jens Bangs Stonehouse from 1624, which is Aalborg best-preserved historic building and Budolfi Cathedral, dating back to around 1400. The stroll will conclude with an inside visit, to the vaulted rooms of The Monastery of The Holy Ghost.

The allotment garden

Leaving city center we will pass the former "Aalborg Spritfabrik" (liquor distillery) from 1881, before we will arrive to something typical Danish, The allotment garden. Here you will meet Helen, the owner, and have a change to see her lovely place. During the visit you will be able to taste the lovely Aalborg Aquavit.

Gug Church

Gug Church is in the southern outskirts of Aalborg. This remarkable and modern church was designed by architects Inger & Johannes Exner in 1972 and brings many of a surprise to the visitor. The rostrum is made from newspapers, the altar is made from concrete plus much more.

Top floor of "Hvide Hus"

Back on the coach, we wil drive to the top floor of "Hvide Hus". Raised above the skyline of Aalborg, you get to try the traditional Danish specialty: Pastry. Enjoy the tasty Danish with a cup of coffee of tea, while enjoying the spectacular view of Aalborg from above, with all its diversity and of course the lovely waterfront with a peek to the Aalborg Royal Cruise Berth.

A panoramic drive of approx. 25 minutes will take you back to pier.

Experience the incredible beauty of the Aalborg fjord and open sea in an exciting new way during this fun-filled and exhilarating RIB-boat excursion.

Aalborg, RIB-Boat Adventure

Whilst at the port of Aalborg, receive your safety and tour instructions and life vest. Afterward, embark your RIB-boat, a Formula 1 Race-RIB, chartered for your ultimate excitement and action, and set off on a guided, approximately two-hour RIB-boat adventure

Fast-Ride through the Fjord and Out to Sea, Harbour Area, Open Farmland

Beginning at the port of Aalborg, ride through the fjord and out to the open sea. En route, pass by the harbour area and open farmland stretching down to the fjord whilst reaching exhilarating speeds of up to 62 miles-per-hour (about 100 kilometres-per-hour).

Hals Town, Harbour, Refreshment Stop, Danish Ice Cream

Near the open sea, a refreshment stop is made in the harbour of the town of Hals to stretch your legs and enjoy a typical Danish ice cream. Afterward, embark the boat and commence your thrilling, approximately 45-minute high-speed sail back to the pier. Upon arrival at the pier, disembark the RIB-boat and return to the ship on-foot.

Enjoy the bustling holiday resort of Blokhus on a tour catering to a variety of senses.

Paper Artwork exhibition

Following a 45 minutes' drive, stop at the outstanding exhibition of works by the internationally renowned papercut artist Karen Bit Vejle. She will guide you through a range of her unique tiny to wall-size single pieces painstakingly cut with just a small pair of scissors into creations whose accurate detail and gauzy latticework are enriched with the story behind and inside each masterpiece.

Futten Inn and Blokhus town center

A short drive takes you to the city center for a stop at Futten, a local inn serving the Danish delicacy - herring - and the inn's homemade schnapps Sit and enjoy your refreshments while listening to some of the many stories and myths surrounding the inn, after which you will have some free time to stroll round the town center.

West coast and white beaches

Meet up with your guide and walk to the North Sea beaches for which Blockhus is famous. In the early days of its history as a holiday resort the white beach huts used to be pushed out into the sea so that families could modestly take a dip away from prying eyes.

From the beach you will board the coach for your approximately 45 minutes return drive.

Aalborg is Denmark's 4th largest city - a twin city sprawled on both sides of the Limfjord Sound which connects it to the open ocean 25 km away. Aalborg was founded by Vikings in the late 900's and prospered on fishing and the land and sea trade going across and upon the Limfjorden. Board a motor coach on the pier to begin this Viking journey.

Fyrkat,Fyrkat Ring Fortress

Drive for approx. 1 hour through the historic and idyllic countryside to reach your first stop; a recreation of a Viking farmstead depicts everyday life for Viking farmers. The farm is a reconstruction of an actual farm found near Jelling-the hometown of Harald Bluetooth. During summer season, the farmstead is populated with local volunteer enthusiasts who dress in Viking garb and perform various household chores and cultural traditions, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into the world of Vikings.

Visit one of the oldest so-called Ring Fortresses built in Denmark around the year 980 AD, where we enjoy a short glass of mead.

Lindholm Hoje

Continue the journey across the bridge for approx. 1 hour over the Limfjorden to reach the ancient Viking site of Lindholm Hoje - one of the most important ancient monuments in Denmark.

The burial site has 700 graves in stone settings and a settlement dating from the Late Iron Age and the Viking era. Follow your Viking expert guide close up to the burial site, where history becomes alive.

Afterwards, explore the onsite museum, which contains a fascinating exhibition about the settlement on the area or take a change to pick-up a real Viking Souvenir or Viking artifact.

After your visit here, return to the ship.

Denmark is known as a bike friendly country and bicycles are both a sustainable means of transportation and part of the local lifestyle. We now invite you to experience Aalborg on two wheels, like the locals, on a beautiful and enjoyable guided bike ride along the fjord. Get close to both the history of Aalborg and Denmark and find out more about the Danish way of living on this charming bike ride, which also includes an outdoors refreshment stop.

Ride along the harbor

The ride along the harbor front takes you past two of Aalborg's pride and local juggernauts during the industrial era; C.W Obels Tobacco factory, one of the area's largest factories and also the Danish liquor factory and the producer of the world-famous schnapps, Red Aalborg Aquavit. None of them are in use these days and the area is undergoing a transformation to become Aalborg's new modern city, called Cloud City after the 30-meter-high artwork by the same name, made by the Argentinian artist Tomás Saracenos.

Vestre Fjord Park, Embark on the M/S Egholm Ferry, Ride along the harbor

Experience a brand-new recreation area in Aalborg. RIde through the Vestre Fjord Park, an outdoor place for locals and guests, meant for swimming, relaxing and socializing. The area recently won a special price for its creative architecture and its interaction with the surrounding nature. In the middle of the Limfjord sits the beautiful island, Egholm.

Enjoy the short ferry ride across the water and bike to the nearby public lawn where we'll make a refreshment stop and re-fuel before we start to make our way back to the ship.

This scenic tour will take you on a magnificent drive where you will learn about the strong influence of the natural forces in Northern Jutland and experience the real Danish small-town charm up close.

Enjoy the scenic drive of approx.1 hour towards your first stop, Rubjerg Knude, a place that dramatically illustrates the powerful and unforgiving forces of nature that characterizes this region.

Rubjerg Knude lighthouse

The Rubjerg Knude lighthouse was built in 1900 on top of a 60 meters coastal slope, approx. 200 meters from the sea. As coastal erosion tore away at the slope, sand blew up and formed a massive dune that eventually covered the lighthouse building. Today, only the tower of the lighthouse is visible over the dunes. Meanwhile, the coast has eroded to only a couple of meters from the lighthouse and experts believe that the lighthouse will vanish into the sea within the next few years unless moved away from the coastline.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience one of Denmark's most beautiful sites, before it is too late.

Transfer from parking lot to the lighthouse by tractor pulled wagon and follow your guide to a leisurely stroll in the mighty sand dunes or climb the steps to the top of the old lighthouse.

Lønstrup village, coffee break at the Den Blå Café,stroll in the village

Your next stop after a short drive is the village of Lønstrup, a former fishing village, today a charming pearl located right by the North Sea. The village is a popular holiday venue for artists, arts and craftsmen, actors and composers whom trough times have contributed to the 'artistic touch' throughout the village.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet treat at Den Blå Café, located in Lønstrup's old cinema building before continuing on a casual stroll down the main road of Lønstrup Village, scattered with glass blowers, potters, jewelry artists and small galleries.

During your free time you also have the chance to take the short walk down to the beach, where the local fishing cotters generally are lined up.

Re-board your coach for the hour coach drive back to the pier of Aalborg

Explore Copenhagen at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore AAlborg at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Aalborg at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Aalborg at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Discover the scenic beauty and two of the most important historical landmarks in the northern region of Denmark.

Spectacular story-telling rooms and grandiose exhibitions in the Voergaard Castle, this is a see worthy experience for the fans of history.

Sæby

On the east coast North of Aalborg after approx. 40 mins drive you will find the picturesque little town by the sea, Sæby with its well-preserved, yellow-washed houses. Sæby has an exciting story and is in fact one of the oldest towns in Northern Jutland. Since 1524 Sæby has been a market town, but the first inhabitants settled here during the Viking Age.

Voer Church

After a scenic drive of approx. 25 minutes, continue your tour with an inside visit of Voer Church, where Ingeborg Skeel rests. The Danish noblewoman, land owner and county sheriff resided at Voergaard between 1588 - 1591. She was the one who expanded the Manor to a fine Renaissance castle, before throwing the architect into the moat. Or at least, that is what the rumor says.

Voergaard Castle

Now it is time to visit Voergaard Castle - one of the best preserved renaissance castles in Denmark. The oldest parts of the castle are dated 1481 and it has housed many a colorful historic character, including the infamous Stygge Krumpen, last catholic bishop of Denmark, who had to flee for his life, when a peasant army stormed the castle during the civil war known as the Count's Feud in 1534.

The castle houses an extensive and unique collection of European art and furniture, including works by Goya, Rubens, Raphael and El Greco, together with treasures from the personal belongings of Napoleon 1, Louis XIV and Marie-Antoinette.

After the visit, re-board your coach for the 20 minutes transfer back to the pier.