Aalborghus Castle

Aalborghus Slot (Aalborg Castle) is placed in green surroundings, a stones throw from the harbour front and with Toldbod Plads. All year around between 8-21 you can enjoy a walk through the beautiful castle park and at specific dates you can visit the castle's dungeon and underground passage. The castle was built by King Christian the 3rd in 1539 and after 16 years, it was finally finished as the residence of the local governor. It was built as a fortress but it turned out that it was useless as a fortress. Therefore, it became the main office for the king's vassal in North Jutland and after this, the implantation of the absolute monarchy - a function that the castle also has today where it is used by the state administration. The east wing is the only part that is left of the original building. The courtyard has public access all year round. If you are interested in seeing the casemate and the dungeons in the summer time.