[39] It was used as a dumping ground in the 1920s before being cleaned up and made into a recreational area in the 1930s and 1940s. Volunteers frequently arrange seminars, exhibitions, films, music concerts, and more which are open to the public. President and CEO Jan Vestergaard Olsen Product Sitemap. Dramatic growth began in the late 19th century, with an increase from 14,152 in 1880 to 31,457 in 1901. Aalborg was home to an amusement park, Karolinelund, founded in 1946. [3] By road Aalborg is 64 kilometres (40 mi) southwest of Frederikshavn, and 118 kilometres (73 mi) north of Aarhus. [112][113] The North Jutland Historical Museum conducted a series of archaeological excavations in the 1950s at Lindholm Høje, revealing ancient burial sites. [133], Aalborg had a synagogue, built in 1854; and the Jewish rabbi Salomon Mielziner served it for 35 years. One turned back because of fuel problems, but all of the remaining 11 were shot down by enemy fighters and/or flak batteries within 20 minutes. [138] In 2012, 3,000 new students started at the university. The European Commission has concluded that the citizens of Aalborg are the most satisfied people in Europe with their city. On 11 September 1977, Aalborg hosted the Final of the Long Track World Championship for Motorcycle speedway. About 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the southwest of the city, near the hamlet of Restrup Enge, is Aalborg Golf Klub. As of September 2013, 11 of the council seats are held by the Social Democratic Party, nine by Venstre, three by the Socialist People's Party, two by the Danish People's Party, and two by the Conservative People's Party, while three members are professed independents. Next to Aalborg Hall, Ansgar's Church with its tall tower was built in 1929 to a design by Hother August Paludan in a modern Baroque style. It has about 75 stores, including a large Bilka supermarket. Factories with smoking chimneys became ever more prevalent in the outskirts. [75] It has recently expanded into floating production systems for the offshore market. [30] It is 414 km (257 mi) by Great Belt Fixed Link to Copenhagen, 150 km (93 mi) by the Frederikshavn-Göteborg ferry to Gothenburg in Sweden, and 363 km (226 mi) by the Frederikshavn-Oslo ferry to Oslo in Norway. [43] Within the zoo an African savannah has been created where exotic animals are housed.[34]. Aalborg Industries, the world's largest manufacturer of marine boilers, has been established in Aalborg since the 1920s. Its tower is crowned by an imposing spire. [175], 9000, 9008, 9020, 9100, 9200, 9210, 9220, 9400, Museum of Modern Art and its sculpture garden. Its prosperity increased when the merchant- and trade association Guds Legems Laug was established in 1481, facilitating trade with the Hanseatic League,[14] On the north side of the Limfjord is Nørresundby, connected to Aalborg by the Limfjordsbroen road bridge, which was inaugurated in 1933, replacing a pontoon bridge which dated to 1865. [35] Skipper Clement International School is a private school for children between 6 and 16. Aalborg traces its history back over a thousand years. The herring fishery linked Aalborg to the East coast of England, across the North Sea, both in commercial competition and cultural exchange. [26], The First European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns took place in Aalborg in 1994. [143] They were established in 2000 and have players from various nations. It is one of the main organisers of the 10-day Aalborg Opera Festival held every March. Aalborg Industries | 6,849 followers on LinkedIn | Today, Aalborg Industries is a part of the Alfa Laval Group and the world's leading marine boiler engineering company and manufacturer and a major supplier of inert gas systems, thermal fluid systems, and shell & tube heat exchangers. Several banks including Danske Bank, Forex, Jyske Bank, Spar Nord and Nordea have branches in Aalborg.[87]. The Royal School of Library and Information Science (RSLIS) provides higher education in library and information science; one of its two departments is in Aalborg. It has theatres, a cinema, and concert facilities. The area close to the waterfront is low-lying, with an elevation averaging about 5 metres (16 ft),[30] but there are many hills in and around city, some reaching over 60 m (200 ft). [134] It was burned down by the Schalburg Corps in April 1945 towards the end of World War II, destroying its centuries-old Torahs. Considered a masterpiece of Danish factory design, it is now a Danish National Heritage site. Aalborg University Hospital, the largest in the north of Jutland, was founded in 1881. [85] It was converted into a hotel in 1853, and in 2011 had 210 rooms, furnished with dark oak. 4, udg. In 1865, the pontoon bridge over Limfjord was completed, and in 1869, the railway reached the city with a railway bridge over the sound to Vendsyssel three years later. In 2005, still owned by the founding family, it was sold to an entrepreneur who resold it to the city the following year. One of the largest shopping malls in Denmark, the Aalborg Storcenter, is to the south of the city in Skalborg. These companies have become global producers of wind turbine rotors, marine boilers and cement. VAT no. Helsinki. Read more about cookies here. [114] In 1994 and 1995, excavations at the site of the Greyfriars Monastery resulted in the creation of the underground Gråbrødrekloster Museum in the city centre. The old iron bar with a hook for scales can be seen in the portico. [70][71] In 2012, the company shipped a record 570 wind turbine blades from the Port of Aalborg, mainly to England and Ireland, up 45% on the previous year. In 1999 Aalborg was for the first time one of the four host ports in The Tall Ships Race (then Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race) of that year. [146] Aalborg Golf Klub is the second oldest golf club in Denmark, and was originally established in 1908 in the eastern part of Aalborg. It was originally settled as a trading post because of its position on the Limfjord. [14] The Reformation in 1536 brought about the demolition of the town's two monasteries. El dato de envío muestra cuales productos una empresa usa para el comercio y más. Aalborg CSP strengthens their integrated energy system and energy storage department with the employment of Jesper Tange. Bent Exner designed some of the artefacts in the church including the crucifix over the altar. In the mid-19th-century, Aalborg was overtaken by Aarhus as the largest city in Jutland. Sankt Jørgens Kirkegård (St George's Cemetery) was on the corner of Hasserisgade and Kirkegårdsgade. Rawa Sumur II, Blok III, Kav. [48] June has the highest number of hours of sunshine on average at 218, closely followed by May and July. It is the largest employer in the area with around 6,500 on the payroll. [67][68], Telenor Denmark, part of the Norwegian Telenor telecommunications and mobile phone company, has a workforce of about 1,100 in Aalborg, making it one of the city's largest new employers. Employing 2,600 people, in December 2010 it was acquired by the Swedish Alfa Laval, also a specialist in the area. The island of Egholm contains the former Egholm Skole, which was closed in 1972 when a ferry service to Aalborg was established and children on the island began attending the Vesterkæret Skole in Aalborg. [72], Aalborg was home to De Danske Spritfabrikker or Danish Distillers (now owned by the Norwegian company Arcus), which produces numerous brands of akvavit, until 2014. [11][96] When the factory closed in 2014, was the area bought by an investor, who will use the buildings to create an international culture city with museums, theatres, apartments etc. [11], Aalborg Airport, officially opened in 1938 because of the success of the cement industry, had in fact operated flights to Copenhagen since 1936. [128], Abbey of Our Lady (Vor Frue Kirke) was designed in 1878 by J.E. Aalborg is the seat of a bishop within the Lutheran State Church of Denmark. The tall sculptural roofs of the auditorium and the boat-hall, both on the harbour front, and the library facing the park area and the city are set off by the lower roofs of the exhibition and workshop areas inside the complex. Beyond this, Hasseris has become a residential district with a number of large villas and detached houses. [160] City bikes are provided free of charge in Aalborg and Nørresundby from April to November with numerous stands throughout the area. [95] Finally, the headquarters of Danish Distillers (De Danske Spritfabrikker), to the west of the Limfjord Bridge, is noted for its Neoclassical appearance. [30] There is an extensive plantation, Branths Plantage - Møgelbjerg, immediately north of Vodskov. Aalborg Chang is a Danish amateur association football club, previously known as FC Nordjylland. [74] Notable establishments include Fusion on the waterfront,[81] Mortens Kro, run by celebrity chef Morten Nielsen, and Irish House, a pub in the 17th-century Jens Olufsen's House. [31] Nørresundby, on the northern side of the sound, is also a hilly area. Are you interested to make a green difference with Aalborg CSP? [59], Aalborg City Council consists of 31 members, including a mayor. The style is reminiscent of similar buildings in the north of Germany and in the Netherlands. Since 1970, Aalborg and the northern suburb of Nørresundby have become a major administrative centre, thanks in part to the offices of the Region Nordjylland established in the east of the city. [174], On the cultural side, Jørn Utzon (1918–2008), designer of the Sydney Opera House, grew up in Aalborg; the iconic Utzon Center which he inspired now serves as a museum for his architectural designs and offers courses of study based on his approach. [17], During the second half of the 18th century, Aalborg entered a further period of prosperity. [88] See the religion section for details on churches. While most productions are housed in the main hall, the building can accommodate up to four shows at once in halls of varying sizes. Four harbours dot the waterfront, Marina Fjordparken, Skudehavnen, Vestre Badehavn, and Østre Havn. Aalborg CSP among speakers at the 6th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems, Aalborg CSP among key speakers at the first virtual SolarPACES conference, Aalborg CSP to share sustainability best practices with the local business community in Aalborg. The team qualified for the group stages of the 1995–96 and 2008–09 UEFA Champions League seasons. It is Aalborg's most ambitious construction project in recent years. Fifty-one species of bird have been recorded in the park. [92] In the 1950s, the castle was converted into administrative offices. The park is once again open to the public as a leisure facility but without rides and attractions. [26], Off the northwestern side of the city in the sound is the island of Egholm, reached via ferry. [37] The largest quarry is at Rørdal in Øster Sundby (6 km (4 mi) to the east of the city centre), while Vokslev (20 km (12 mi) to the west) has also provided chalk. Aalborg is cool most of the year, with average high temperatures of around 20 °C (68 °F) and lows of 11 °C (52 °F) during the summer,[47] and average temperatures of −3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) during the coldest months of January and February, rarely dropping below −15 °C (5 °F). [101] It consists of three events: the children's carnival (Børnekarneval),[102] the battle of carnival bands,[103] and the carnival proper. [119] The KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art Aalborg was built from 1958 to 1972;[120] the collection consists of around 1,500 art objects, including paintings, sculptures and other media.[121].
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