Aalborg, Denmark

A vibrant city and cultural hotspot, Aalborg has been welcoming visitors since Viking ships traversed the Limfjord. Designed by the architect behind the Sydney Opera House, the Utzon Center on the waterfront showcases innovative art and architecture, while lively pedestrian-friendly streets nearby are lined with shops, restaurants and cafés. Visit the Viking Museum for a fascinating look into Aalborg’s Viking heritage, or the Aalborg Historical Museum to trace the area’s evolution through the centuries. The sculpture garden is an excellent place to admire the striking Kunsten Museum of Modern Art before exploring its collection of contemporary Danish and international works, and the Aalborg Tower offers panoramic views of the city and the Limfjord. Perched on a hill with another scenic vista, Lindholm Høje preserves the city’s past in a Viking burial site with graves dating to the 8th century and a museum with objects found during the excavations