Aalborg’s winter break guide: Fun for the whole family

Are you the new Zoolympic champion?

During the winter holiday, the Zoolympic Games begin at the North Sea Oceanarium – a cozy and playful way to explore the world of the sea.

Here, the whole family can compete side by side in fun disciplines inspired by sea animals.

Who is best at jumping like a sandhopper, walking like a crab, or reacting as quickly as a herring?

With a scorecard in hand and smiles on your faces, your journey through the Oceanarium becomes a shared experience filled with laughter and small victories.

Along the way, there are plenty of little wow moments as you discover just how impressive the animals of the North Sea really are.

Between competitions, you can watch the diver hand-feed the thousands of animals in the giant Oceanarium and see the seal keeper feed the curious seals in the outdoor Sealarium.

There is also space to unleash your creativity in the workshops or explore among sharks, fish, and giant aquariums.

And when your stomachs start to rumble, the café is ready with delicious food for both young and old.

The torch is lit – let the Zoolympic Games begin!

Buy your ticket here.

IKEA is offering a wide range of experiences for both children and adults during the winter holiday. There will be fun competitions and great deals to take advantage of.

Teddy Bear Hospital
Sunday 15/2 from 10 am–1 pm:

Is your teddy bear sick or injured? Bring it to IKEA Aalborg and let the skilled doctors from the Teddy Bear Hospital take a look at it.

FABLER Björn Ticket:

All children who purchase a ticket will receive 7 surprises, which they must collect at different locations throughout the store.

For children up to 12 years old.

FABLER Björn tickets are sold at DKK 100 for non-members and DKK 50 for IKEA Family members.

A maximum of 400 tickets are available.

Sales period: Monday 16/2–Friday 20/2 from 10 am–5 pm. The ticket must be used within the same period.

Teddy Bear Sleepover
Tuesday 17/2 from 5–6 pm:

Come and drop off your teddy bear for a sleepover at IKEA Aalborg. IKEA will make sure your teddy has a fun and exciting overnight stay with other teddy friends.

Drop off your teddy in Småland on Tuesday 17/2 between 5:00–6:00 pm and pick it up the next day, Wednesday 18/2 between 10:00 am–12:00 pm. Each child may register one teddy bear (free of charge).

Wheel of Fortune
Monday to Friday in week 8 from 2:00–3:00 pm:

For children up to and including 12 years old – come and spin the wheel from Monday to Friday in week 8 between 2:00–3:00 pm. You might be lucky enough to win a prize.

Win a Shopping Cart Filled with Kitchen Products:

Take part in the competition to win a shopping cart filled with delicious products for your kitchen. The competition runs from 14/2–22/2. The winner will be drawn in week 9 and will be notified directly.

IKEA Family Offers:

Come and explore the many great offers in the store.

Read more here.

Take your winter holiday to new heights at Salling ROOFTOP, where cozy taste experiences and beautiful views go hand in hand.

Enjoy the popular Afternoon Tea with delicious sandwiches, croissants with chicken salad, scones, macarons, and classic tea – and as something special during the winter holiday, a complimentary glass of bubbly is included. Book your table now via rooftop.event@salling.dk.

From Monday to Saturday, both children and adults can treat themselves to pancakes with various toppings, and throughout the entire winter holiday you can warm up with a cup of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and marshmallows while enjoying the view over the city.

Every day after 4 pm, adults can look forward to Happy Hour, where you get two Gin &Tonics including chips from Burts. The offer is valid until the bar closes – perfect for rounding off the day in good company.

The winter holiday simply tastes better at the top – an ideal stop if you want to enjoy your break with both a view and a little indulgence.

See all events at Salling ROOFTOP here or explore the menu here.

Whether you have winter holiday in week 7 or 8, Aalborg City has launched an initiative that will delight both the youngest and the oldest members of the family.

They are ready with a Winter Holiday Ticket, which can be used in the city’s shops and restaurants from Monday, 9 February through Saturday, 21 February 2026 (except Sunday, 15 February 2026).

There is one ticket for adults and one for children, and you decide which group you belong to.

The price for a children’s ticket is DKK 75, while an adult ticket costs DKK 100. In return, Aalborg City guarantees that each ticket has a minimum value of DKK 500.

That means the ticket quickly pays for itself, as it unlocks a range of benefits and surprises in the city centre.

The children’s ticket includes:

A surprise at Salling
A small soft-serve ice cream in a cup from Kaffebaren at Friis Streetfood
A surprise from Bog & Idé
A surprise from GreenMind
A surprise from Fætter BR
Free ear piercing including starter earrings with the purchase of a pair of earrings at Athena Smykker (note: only when accompanied by an adult)
Chicken nuggets with fries for DKK 20 at Nadias
A little treat for small appetites from Føtex

In addition, it includes two vouchers:

Free admission once in week 7 or 8 to Springeren, including one cup of popcorn
Free admission for one child to an AaB home match

The adult ticket includes:

A free cup of coffee from Kaffebaren
A 40 cl beer (classic/pilsner) or a soft drink of your choice at Vin & Venner
A gift from Aalborg Isenkram
20% discount at Pieces, Bispensgade
20% discount on a hot or iced drink at Lagkagehuset
15% discount on an experience at Lervaerk
Free ear piercing including starter earrings with the purchase of a pair of earrings at Athena Smykker
A 40 cl beer (classic/pilsner) or a soft drink of your choice at Friis Streetfood
Two gifts of your choice from the Matas Luxbar at Matas Bispensgade

In addition, it includes one voucher:

50% discount on admission to Springeren and one free cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate

Tickets can be collected from Monday, 9 February to Friday, 13 February, and again from Monday, 16 February to Friday, 20 February at the City Office, Lille Kongensgade 6. The office is open for collection between 9:30 am and 2:00 pm.

Read more and buy your tickets right here.

There is plenty of coziness and togetherness for all ages when Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg turns up the winter magic in weeks 7 and 8.

Here, children and families can create, play, immerse themselves and spend time together – right in the middle of the art. As always, children and young people under 18 have free admission.

There are also various events for adults, including talks about artists from the 1950s and 1960s, as well as guided tours of the critically acclaimed Per Kirkeby exhibition.

During the winter holiday, Kunsten invites children and adults to art experiences, play and creative activities in the museum’s exhibitions and workshops.

Treasure Hunt at the Museum
Bring the whole family on a cozy and creative treasure hunt through the museum’s exhibitions. With a treasure map in hand, you must find five stations, each offering a fun task to solve together. Once all stations are completed, a creative treasure awaits.

When: 7–22 February, 10:30 am–12:30 pm (weeks 7 and 8)
Duration: 30–60 minutes (ends no later than 12:30 pm)
Price: DKK 50 per group/family (max. 6 people)

Material MAGIC with Fluxus Fisen
Many artists love transforming ordinary materials into something new and surprising. During the winter holiday, the museum invites you into the Art Lab, where you can explore Kunsten’s quirky world of materials and create your own (extra)ordinary works. You can paint, roll, rub, cut and assemble – and everything can be upcycled into art. The museum’s visual artists and educators will help you get started and inspire you along the way.

When: 7–22 February, 11 am–3 pm (weeks 7 and 8)
Duration: Drop-in, approx. 10–30 minutes
Price: Free (please note that queues may occur)

Art Suitcase – Experience Per Kirkeby with Children
Borrow an art suitcase and explore the exhibition “Per Kirkeby” in a calm and playful way. The art suitcase is specially developed for the museum’s youngest guests (ages 4–9) and includes puzzles, wood and pinecones.

When: Every day during the museum’s opening hours
Price: Free loan

Emoji Hunt
Can you crack the emoji codes? Bring the family on the popular emoji hunt, where well-known artworks have been translated into emojis. Your task is to decode the emoji clues – and find the correct artworks in the exhibition.

When: Every day during the museum’s opening hours
Price: Free

Become an Art Detective
Explore the exhibition with Elina Brotherus and play art detective. In this art hunt, you must find the works that match small, zoomed-in details. It is a calm and cozy way to experience the exhibition – with sharp eyes and shared immersion.

• When: Every day during the museum’s opening hours
• Price: Free

Read more right here.

Utzon Center offers plenty of fun and exciting experiences for both children and adults during the winter holiday.

Explore the world of robots in the exhibition “I’m not a robot” and build like Jørn Utzon in “Sydney Opera House – A Beautiful Idea.” Enjoy a bite to eat at Restaurant JØRN, create LEGO masterpieces in Den Klodsede By, and experience it all in VR.

Explore the World of Robots
Experience the architecture and design of the future in the exhibition “I’m not a robot” – and explore the relationship between humans and machines. Take a journey through the history of robots and see remarkable architecture built by robots.

Build Like Jørn Utzon
Discover the story behind Jørn Utzon’s masterpiece – and one of the most recognizable buildings in the world – in the exhibition “Sydney Opera House – A Beautiful Idea.”

Find inspiration in the exhibition around you and try to recreate some of Utzon’s works using wooden blocks.

Experience Your LEGO Masterpiece in VR
Step into DEN KLODSEDE BY, a city in constant transformation. Here, you can find inspiration in the LEGO landscape or create your own architectural masterpiece with LEGO bricks – and watch it come to life in Minecraft using VR goggles.

Den Klodsede By is staffed every day during the holiday from 11 am–4 pm.

Enjoy Treats at Restaurant JØRN
At Restaurant JØRN, you can take a well-deserved break with what might be the city’s best view – overlooking the fjord. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or enjoy delicious food with the people you care about. Try their new open-faced sandwiches, including grilled potato with chorizo, and finish with their apple/pear trifle with caramel.

Remember to book a table in advance – it is especially busy during the holidays.

Springeren looks forward to welcoming you and your family to a sea of fun experiences during the winter holiday. They are open every day from 10 am–4 pm, 7–22 February.

Get creative with bricks and take part in the competition to win a model from Cobi. Post a photo on Instagram with #springeren9000 and see if you are the lucky winner.

See if you can find the lost treasure in the museum. If you find it, you will receive a small prize.

Play on their giant play ship or race around on their fun mooncars.

Visit Aalborg Miniby and feel like a giant, or play tic-tac-toe on their giant board and feel like a miniature version of yourself.

There are also plenty of opportunities to climb, slide or swing.

Of course, you can also go aboard the submarine HDMS Springeren, or explore their enormous collection of model ships, which tells the story of Aalborg’s maritime history.

All this and much more awaits you at Springeren during the winter holiday. Read more here.

Winter holiday means Carnival.

And when it is Carnival, of course the cat has to be knocked out of the barrel.

Fortunately, plenty of fun Carnival parties are being held all around Aalborg.

We have gathered many of them in one guide, so you and your family can choose the Carnival party (or parties) that suit you best.

See the full list right here.

Bibliotek og Kulturhus Trekanten has organized a wide range of fun, creative, and entertaining activities for the winter holiday.

Every day in week 8, there will be cozy activities for the whole family. You can look forward to Carnival parties, storytime, table tennis, waffles, and balloon dancing.

The best part? Everything is free and requires no registration.

See the full schedule below so you know which days you and your family should visit Trekanten in Aalborg East:

Table Tennis – every day in the Orangery
LEGO – every day in the Library
Community Lunch – Monday–Thursday at 12 pm
Waffles – Tuesday–Thursday from 2–3 pm

MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY
Bead Making / Rollers in Mini Makerspace, 10 am–1 pm
Carnival for little ones, 1:30 pm
Carnival for older kids, 2:15 pm
Foil on Glass in Makerspace, 1–3 pm

TUESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY
Storytime “Lille Virgil”, 10:30 am
Make Birdseed Balls in Mini Makerspace, 10 am–12:30 pm
Creative Workshop, 1–3 pm
Knitting for Fun, 3–5 pm

WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY
Storytime “Lille Virgil”, 10:30 am
Bead Making / Rollers in Mini Makerspace, 12–4 pm
Foil on Glass in Makerspace, 1–3 pm

THURSDAY, 19 FEBRUARY
Magic Club in Room 3, 11 am and 1 pm
Balloon Dance in the Hall, 1–2 pm
Knitting for Fun in the Café, 3–5 pm

FRIDAY, 20 FEBRUARY
Bead Making / Rollers in Mini Makerspace, 12–4 pm

On 14–15 February, GIGANTIUM transforms into a huge creative paradise as over 100 exhibitors gather for this year’s big KREA fair!

The perfect weekend outing for the whole family during the winter holiday:

Here, you can look forward to meeting some of the country’s most skilled artisans, trying fun workshops, and shopping for exciting new materials for your next creative projects.

The youngest visitors can enjoy the free KREA tables, while the rest of the family finds new inspiration.

Opening Hours:
Saturday: 10 am–4 pm
Sunday: 10 am–3 pm
(If you come on Saturday, you can enter for free on Sunday.)

Admission:
DKK 50 per person
Children under 12: Free

Tickets are available at the door.

Read more here.

You can’t talk about winter holiday without a museum visit, and as tradition goes, one of Aalborg’s most fascinating museums opens during the winter holiday weeks.

Aalborg Forsvars- og Garnisonsmuseum opens its season in weeks 7 and 8, offering plenty of both educational and exciting activities for children and adults alike.

The museum is open in weeks 7 and 8 from 10 am–4 pm.

Admission:
Adults: DKK 100
Children: DKK 50
Pensioners (65+): DKK 80

Read more here.

At Aalborg Storcenter, you can truly take a break from everyday life during their big circus-themed winter holiday.

From 6–22 February, Aalborg Storcenter transforms into a colorful circus universe full of fun, juggling, and great experiences for the whole family.

Step into the arena, leave everyday life behind, and let yourself be swept away! Here, imagination runs wild, and around every corner awaits another fun surprise.

Here’s what you can experience during the winter holiday:

Buller Ticket – Travel around with Buller’s circus pass from 6–22 February and receive 12 gifts for only DKK 69. Read more about the Buller Ticket here.

Meet Circus Charlie – Cirkus Charlie performs for free at the Center Square on 8 and 15 February at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm on both days. Read more about Circus Charlie here.

Free Balloon Animals with Finn Fingernem – All children can have fun balloon animals made by Finn Fingernem on Saturday 14 February in week 7 from 11 am–3 pm. Find Finn Fingernem in the mall corridors.

Funhouse Mirrors – Create laughs and playful antics in the quirky mirrors at the Center Square during week 7.

Join Circus School with Cirkus Charlie – Try juggling, balancing, and tricks yourself at the Center Square throughout week 8. Weekdays: 11 am–1 pm, 2–4 pm, and 5–6 pm. Weekends: 11 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm.

Read much more here.

No winter holiday is complete without a cozy family performance at Aalborg Kongres & Kultur Center (AKKC).

Get ready to be blown away when Fredericia Musical Theatre’s The Three Little Pigs comes to Aalborg.

The classic tale of the Three Little Pigs and their struggle to escape the big bad wolf gets a playful twist. Of course, the three piglets must first learn to stand on their own hooves, but don’t think it’s just about growing up responsibly. In this story, they end up as world-famous superstars!

The Three Little Pigs is a fast-paced, silly, and charming children’s musical filled with catchy songs and funny characters that are guaranteed to make the whole family snort with laughter. The musical premiered at Fredericia Musical Theatre in 2021, where it was nominated for Årets Reumert (Reumert Award) in the Best Musical/Performance category, and returned to sold-out shows in spring 2023.

The performance is recommended for ages 3 and up, but children are different, so AKKC encourages parents to judge whether the show and its content are suitable for their own kids.

Find more info here.

If you’re curious about Viking clothing, visit Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje during the winter holiday (Tuesday 17–Sunday 22 February).

The museum focuses on the entire process and ancient crafts, from shearing and spinning wool into thread, to finally weaving it into fabric.

The Lindholm Høje Viking Group is ready to demonstrate the many techniques used to create beautiful clothing, bands, and cords.

You can try braiding cords yourself using the same techniques as the Vikings – and you can take your creations home. If you’d like to help the museum, the Vikings also need new cushions in the Firemaker’s workshop. The fabric is cut, but they need hands to finish sewing them.

If you prefer woodcarving over sewing, you can help the Vikings carve small wooden figures. These figures will be used in the museum’s activities later in the year, so your help makes a difference.

Program:
10:00 am–4:00 pm: Puzzle hunt and drawing tables for the little ones
11:00 am–3:00 pm: Creative workshop with needle binding, braiding wheels, and woodcarving

Read more here.

Maximum Aalborg, with its 12,300 square meters, is packed with all kinds of activities such as a trampoline park, bowling, playland, Escape Rooms, VR, laser tag, and MUCH more.

It’s a popular destination for families, grandparents, and friends during the winter holiday.

Winter holiday is one of the absolute highlights of the year at Maximum, where the whole family can have fun in safe and entertaining surroundings.

The festivities kick off on Sunday, 15 February at 12:00 pm with a big Carnival party. Everyone is welcome to take part in “beating the cat out of the barrel.”

You can also try the gigantic holiday lunch buffet at The Grill.

Where:
Maximum, Fiskene 10 (City Syd), 9200 Aalborg

When:
All of week 8

Read more here.