When you're hanging out around Aalborg...

Hi everyone!

Today I’ll show you some “spots” close or inside the city of Aalborg that you can visit if you want (I’m sure you’re curious, so…).  

Okay, firstly I’ll talk about the Kunsten Museum of modern art, situated close to the centre. Actually, it’s the perfect area to have a look at weird things! It’s not like classic museums at all: in most cases you’ll find works of art about modern issues in society, like slave trading or wars worldwide. For instance, when I visited the museum, there was an exhibition made by Imran Qureshi, a Pakistanis artist, about wars in his own country and its consequences on people’s lives. As you can see, the artist has created a large mountain of 30,000 pieces of crumpled red paper for the main gallery of the museum. He wanted to denounce the growing number of people who still die because of an unjust and violent war. This kind of art permits to figure out some global issues in the world and could raise any questions in people’s mind.

Denouncing a particular issue...

... or giving a funny view of life ! That's the way we like modern art museums !

Moreover you should visit the Aalborg Zoo. Even if this zoo is pretty small, going there to have a good time with your friends is a great plan. You can discover animals from tropical countries you’ve never seen before like, for my part, orang-utans or coatis. But if you’re enough curious you can just learn some little stories about the animals. I think it was a fun experience to go there, especially when we caressed the goats (be careful, don’t trust them!).

She's trying to tell me something...

Goats are my new friends !

It looks like savannah.

However, I think the most inevitable place in Aalborg is Sogaards Bryghus. Actually it’s a restaurant in the Aalborg’s centre where you can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner in a great atmosphere. This spot is well-known for both its craft beers and tasting meat. I decided to eat there when my parents came to Aalborg in March, and I really enjoyed it; I guess you got it by seeing the pictures… Beyond that the employees were very friendly and cooked with a talented way.

So tasty !

What a dessert !

By the way I’ll never forget the Mortens Kro Restaurant. On the one hand this restaurant is situated below a small glass tower, thus it’s so easy to find it out when you visit the city ! On the other hand, just look at the pictures… And enjoy your meal! No joke, in this restaurant, gastronomy is considered for modern art. Actually your plate is like a wonderful painting. I shared this culinary experience with my family and obviously it was one of my best moments in Aalborg.

Quail egg.

I can't describe it...

Fresh  fish.

Finally you’ll find out many events at Nordkraft cultural centre, which is situated in the old power station. For instance Nordkraft Theatre is one of the most spectacular theatres in Denmark, as they produce new and challenging art scenes in a mix of both genres, nationalities and decades. For my part I haven’t been there, but surely I was wrong because I think it’s always enriching to have a look at both representations and spectacles in a foreign country, in order to figure out the Danish point of view in the culture field. Moreover in this cultural building you can play tennis table or foosball for fun and you’ll find some restaurants. Given that the cultural centre is close to Aalborg University, many students don’t hesitate to have a good time there; actually it’s a meeting place where it’s easy to get to know some people.

Other places you shouldn’t miss (or rather I shouldn’t miss…):

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 Musikkens Hus: into a stunning building you can listen to an orchestra consisting of 65 skilled musicians giving about 200 concerts every year. I recommend this place for classic music fans.  

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Restaurant Provence: you’ll find French specialities with typical traditions, music and gastronomy in a great atmosphere. Even if I haven’t been there, I think it could be interesting to see the way that Danish cook French meal.

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Springeren Museum: it’s a maritime museum; a main part of the museum is outside and you can visit the insides of a big submarine. 

   

      Thank you for reading !

      

      Olivier.