Aalborghus Castle

Aalborghus Castle, also known as 'Aalborghus Slot,' is a castle and former fortress in the Danish city of Aalborg. Visitors can now tour Aalborghus Castle and, perhaps most notably, its dungeons.

Aalborghus Castle was a half-timbered castle built from 1539 to 1555 on the direction of Lutheran King Christian III, first as a fortification. The location had formerly hosted a structure directly south of Christian's castle, which was referenced in Aalborghus material dating back to 1340. It was owned by Margrethe I and was also the site of King Hans' death in 1513 as a consequence of a riding accident. Aalborghus Castle is among the most beautiful historical sites in Denmark.

The castle is now located among its lush green surrounds, just a short walk from the port front. The east wing is all that remains of the ancient castle, and visitors are not permitted inside due to the building's administrative role.

You can, however, take a walk through the castle's magnificent grounds, and on some dates, the castle's dungeon and underground corridor, which shows a printed history of the location, are open to the public. All year, visitors can appreciate the castle's original stunning ambiance from the courtyard.