Experience Aalborg's fascinating medieval history on a guided walking tour through the city's monasteries, discovering the daily life of monks and nuns behind thick monastery walls. Through three centuries of monastic culture, you'll meet the Dominicans, Franciscans, and Brothers of the Holy Ghost – each with their own story and significance for the city.
The tour begins at Vor Frue Church and leads you through Aalborg's streets – from Vor Frue Monastery and the Franciscan Monastery past Østerå and Gammeltorv to Aalborg Helligåndskloster, considered the best-preserved Holy Ghost monastery north of the Alps. Along the way, you'll get an exclusive peek inside Helligåndsklostret itself. With the city's architecture as a backdrop and a touch of imagination, the Middle Ages come alive, and you'll gain insight into the role monasticism played in Aalborg's development.
Practical: Guide: Tommy Jensen (culture and nature educator) | Meeting point: Vor Frue Church by the fountain, Arkivstræde 1 | Route: approx. 2 km | Duration: 2 hours | Price: 125 DKK (incl. 15 DKK booking fee) | Tickets purchased in advance
