Accommodation in Aalborg
Aalborg is a prominent Danish city that is paving the way for research and education in the field of information and communication technology. Aalborg University has the largest selection of ICT study programmes available and draws thousands of students each year.
The city of Aalborg itself is popular for its rich cultural heritage, while a strong manufacturing sector and focus on renewable energy draws expats from all over the world. Housing options in the city are very affordable compared to other Danish cities.
Student accommodation in Aalborg
The University of Aalborg has a good support system for international students and offers assistance in finding accommodation. There are two campuses in Aalborg: the eastern campus, and the campus in the city centre. Accommodation types include private rooms in shared dormitory apartments and small apartments. Find out more about student accommodation and how to apply on the student accommodation Aalborg website. For more accommodation options, check out the Aalborg Students Accommodation Group on Facebook.
Neighbourhoods of Aalborg
City Centre
Aalborg Centrum is filled with cute cafés, retail stores and streets lined with charming historical buildings. Significant investments to renew the area and make it a modern urban space without disturbing Aalborg's character make it a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. The modernised waterfront is just a stroll away from the centrum and offers rewarding views of the Limfjord. Long-term accommodation options in the centre are limited, and prices may be higher than in other areas.
Around the city centre (Øgadekvarteret, Eternitten and Kærby)
These areas border the city centre to the east (Øgadekvarteret) and south (Eternitten Kærby). Øgadekvarteret comprises mainly low apartment buildings with central courtyards, while Kærby is a small residential area with a mix of shared houses and stand-alone townhouses.
Hasseris and Mølholm
This area lies just west of the city. Popular attractions including one of Aalborg's largest lakes called Kridtgraven and the Aalborg Zoo are located in Hasseris. The area is an upper-class residential area with charming cottage-style houses, with some new housing developments throughout. Hasseris is one of the larger neighbourhoods in Aalborg and borders Mølholm, an extension of the area further west.
Accommodation options here include renting rooms or small apartments that are part of a larger house.
Aalborg Øst – Vejgård
Vejgård is a large residential neighbourhood lying east of Aalborg Centrum. The area borders Øgadekvarteret but has significantly fewer apartment buildings. Rather, the area has a selection of shared houses and stand-alone cottages. Several schools can be found in this area.
Norresundby
Norresundby lies across the water from Aalborg Centrum and connects to the city by the Limfjordsboren road bridge. This large suburban area makes for an easy 10-minute commute to Aalborg Centrum by bus. This is the ideal area to search for large apartments and houses that can be rented out for as low as DKK 8,000 per month for a four-room villa.
Fjordbyen
A very small residential area just west of the harbour, Fjordbyen is a pleasant area with pathways and an open-air pool. The area borders the harbour where private boats are docked. Since Fjordbyen is very small, it's hard to snag a spot in this trendy community that has turned their houses into homemade works of art.
Gug and Skalborg
To the south of Aalborg city are the neighbourhoods of Gug and Skalborg. The city's largest collection of retail stores is located at the Aalborg Storcenter in Skalborg. The area also has several sports facilities and is home to the Skalborg Sportsklub.
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