Aalborg meaning

Aalborg

Not to be confused with Aalburg or Alaborg.

City in North Jutland Region, Denmark

Aalborg

Ålborg

Seal

Coat of arms

Nicknames: 

"Paris of the North",[1] locally "Double A"

Aalborg

Location within Denmark

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Aalborg

Location within Scandinavia

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Aalborg

Location within Europe

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Coordinates: 57°03′N09°55′E / 57.050°N 9.917°E / 57.050; 9.917
Country Denmark
RegionNorth Jutland Region
MunicipalityAalborg
First mention"Alabu" written on coins c. 1035
Official establishment16 June 1342
 • MayorLasse Frimand Jensen (S)

 • City

50.70 km2 (19.58 sq mi)
 • Urban61.30 km2 (23.67 sq mi)
 • Metro7,883.70 km2 (3,043.91 sq mi)
 • Municipal1,137.3 km2 (439.1 sq mi)
Elevation55 m (180 ft)

 • City

119,862[2]

Aalborg (Denmark) and Hefei (Anhui)

Source : North Denmark EU Office Aalborg - Brussels

2011

ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability

Character, formal status, start and duration of the partnership

The agreement signed by the cities of Aalborg and Hefei is the result of a previous private collaboration between consortiums working on the field of raw material extraction. In 1988 the Aalborg administration was recommended to start up a twinning relation with the city of Hefei. Although the partnership was born under an essentially private boost, it is currently run by public actors.

Main topics addressed and activities undertaken within the partnership

Economic issues and trade, energy efficiency, urban planning and construction are the main topics undertaken. Education is also considered through the implementation of science, technology and sports events.

Key achievements within the partnership

In 2005, 60 hospitals from the city of Hefei (which has about 5,000,000 inhabitants) took part in the “Sustainable Waste Handling in Hefei”, a project focused on

About the City with Aalborg Mayor Lasse Frimand

Interview: İpek Arisoy, Hatice Çetinlerden 

What have been the key factors that have helped Aalborg remain at the forefront of sustainability in Europe, and can you share some impactful sustainability projects the city has implemented in recent years?

Aalborg has consistently demonstrated strong local governance and collaboration with businesses, universities, and civil society. This collaborative approach has been central to driving sustainable initiatives. One notable example is the focus on local green deals, known in Aalborg as "climate partnership agreements." Through an EU-funded project and in partnership with Amsterdam, we have developed a blueprint to support SMEs in adopting sustainable business models. Over 80 local businesses, farmers, and cultural and educational institutions have signed agreements to reduce CO₂ emissions through collective efforts.

The integration of sustainability into urban planning is another significant achievement. Projects such as the transformation of Aalborg Waterfront highlight how we c

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