Utzon Center, Aalborg

Name: Utzon Center
Address: Slotspladsen 4, Aalborg, 9000, Denmark
Telephone: +45 76 90 50 00

#20 among attractions in Aalborg

Civic center, Art museum, Museum, Convention center

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Facts and practical information

The Utzon Center in Aalborg, Denmark, was the last building to be designed by Jørn Utzon, the architect behind the Sydney Opera House. In collaboration with his son Kim, who provided the final construction drawings, he planned the centre not as a museum but as a place where students of architecture could meet and discuss their ideas for the future. Located on the Limfjord waterfront in the city where Utzon spent his childhood, the building was completed in 2008, the year Utzon died. ()

Coordinates: 57°2'58"N, 9°55'35"E

Address

Slotspladsen 4Aalborg 9000 Denmark

Contact

+45 76 90 50 00

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Day trips

Utzon Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musikkens Hus, Budolfi Church, Limfjordsbroen, Abbey of Our Lady.

~1430 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Musikkens Hus, Aalborg
7 min walk • Musikkens Hus, nestled in the vibrant city of Aalborg, Denmark, stands as a beacon of musical excellence and architectural beauty. This state-of-the-art music venue, which opened its doors in March 2014, was designed by the renowned Austrian architectural firm Coop...
~1500 ftSW
Restored Gothic cathedral with a spire
Budolfi Church, Aalborg
8 min walk • Budolfi Church stands as an emblem of historical and architectural significance in the heart of Aalborg, Denmark. Originally built in the 14th century, this Lutheran cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a beacon of Danish heritage.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Limfjordsbroen, Aalborg
11 min walk • Limfjordsbroen stands as an iconic bridge in the city of Aalborg, Denmark, serving not only as a vital transportation link but also as a symbol of the region's connectivity and engineering prowess. This essential structure spans the Limfjord, the body of water that...
~1230 ftSW
Light-filled church built in the 1100s
Abbey of Our Lady, Aalborg
6 min walk • The Abbey of Our Lady, Aalborg was an early Benedictine monastery in Aalborg, Denmark. The former monastic church survived a parish church until 1876 when it was demolished. The present Vor Frue Kirke was built on the site between 1877-1878.
0.6 miSE
Park, Garden, Playground
Østre Anlæg, Aalborg
17 min walk • Østre Anlæg is a city park in Aalborg, Denmark. The 6.5 hectares park on Bonnesensgade is one of the oldest in the city. There are approximately 175,000 visitors per year. Used as a dumping area in the 1920s, it was converted into a recreational area in the next two decades. A children's playground was added in 1937.
~440 ftW
Historic fortress in a scenic setting
Aalborghus, Aalborg
3 min walk • Aalborghus Castle is a castle in Aalborg, Denmark. It is a half-timbered castle built by King Christian III from 1539 to around 1555 initially as a fortification. A building had existed at the site before Christian III's castle. It stood south of the castle and is mentioned in the first documentation of Aalborghus, dating back to 1340.
~1210 ftW
Architecture, City hall, Baroque architecture
Old City Hall, Aalborg
6 min walk • The Old City Hall at Gammeltorv Aalborg, Denmark, was built in 1762 and served as city hall until 1912. It is located at Gammeltorv and is now only used for ceremonial and representative purposes.
~1760 ftW
Museum showcasing city heritage
Aalborg Historical Museum, Aalborg
9 min walk • Aalborg Historical Museum is a historical and cultural museum in the city of Aalborg in Denmark. The museum was established in 1863 and is now part of The Historical Museum of Northern Jutland.
~1120 ftW
Museum, Historical place
Jens Bang's House, Aalborg
6 min walk • Jens Bang's House is a landmark in Aalborg, Denmark. Situated on Østerågade in Nytorv square, it was built in 1624 by Jens Bang in Dutch Renaissance style. Noted for its gables and sculpted auricular window décor, it is said to be the finest privately owned Renaissance building in the country.
0.7 miSW
Park
Kildeparken, Aalborg
18 min walk • Kildeparken is a large public park in Aalborg, Denmark. It is bounded by the streets Europahallen, Vesterbro, Old Kærvej, and the railway. It is possible to reach it from John F. Kennedys Plads through a tunnel.
~1990 ftW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Cimbrian Bull, Aalborg
10 min walk • Cimbrian Bull is 1937 bronze sculpture by Anders Bundgaard. located in central Aalborg, Denmark. It has become a symbol of the city of Aalborg as well as of the Himmerland region of northern Jutland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Utzon Center open?

Utzon Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Utzon Center?

Nearby attractions include Aalborghus, Aalborg (3 min walk), Nytorv, Aalborg (4 min walk), Jens Bang's House, Aalborg (6 min walk), Old City Hall, Aalborg (6 min walk).

How to get to Utzon Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Utzon Center:

Bus

Nytorv • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Boulevarden • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)

Train

Aalborg (15 min walk)
Aalborg Vestby (19 min walk)