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Historic architecture in North Jutland

Photo: Anne-Sophie Rosenvinge

North Jutland offers classical and modern architecture. Visit the yellow houses of Skagen, the cosy cobbled stone streets and half-timbered houses of Sæby and Mariager Fjord on the east coast. Or discover the one of a kind seaweed roofs of Læsø.

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On the west coast, during the summer months, you can experience "The White Town" - the white beach huts, by Blokhus and Løkken. in stark contrast to this, you will find simple and robust fishermen's huts in National park Thy.

In the capital of North Jutland, Aalborg, you will find many historic neighbourhoods and small cosy streets. The city's old industrial quarters and these cosy nooks of the town frame the city of Aalborg perfectly.

In all of North Jutland, you can go on a historical journey through many castle and manor houses, exciting monasteries and churches.

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Skagen

The Northernmost town in Denmark, Gammel Skagen (Old Skagen), is the epitome of nostalgia and romance in North Jutland. The unique architecture and the maritime spirit is part of making this town an iconic destination.

Fiskerklyngen is the oldest part of Frederikshavn.A cluster of fishermen's cottages, that dates back to 1568. It was originally half-timbered houses, such as the house on Strandgade 6.The present hous...

Den gamle bydel i Strandby

Den gamle bydel i Strandby er et besøg værd. De første bymæssige bebyggelser opstod i Strandby i 1700-tallet. Tidligere var stedet præget af såkaldte ”strandgårde”, som de kendes he...

Oldtown Sæby- Algade/Strandgade

The old main street, Algade & its continuation behind the Klosterkirken, Strandgade, constitute a unique area, preserved in its entirety & linking the creek to the harbour. The old town hall lies here...

Hjelmerstald (Hjelmer Stable) is a street with four houses, and it is one of very few preserved neighbourhoods in Aalborg. The surrounding streets are equally charming, and the place oozes “hygge”. T...

Stenbjerg Landing Place

Former landing site for coastal fishermen

Nykøbing Harbour

Nykøbing Harbour is situated in the middle of Nykøbing, almost as a continuation of the busy walking street where one can always find a good buy. Town and harbour are merged. At the harbour there are ...

Mariager

Go to the charming town of Mariager by Mariager Bay, the town is full of cozy and crooked houses, cobblestone streets and you will find roses everywhere, giving the town its nickname, "the Town of Roses".

Dania You may drive eastward towards Hadsund along the beautiful Mariager Fjord from the little smiling town of Mariager. If you turn left at Fladbjerg and follow the fjord past Kongenshøj, today a s...