Vikings and Vodka in Aalborg
11/03/2009
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Originally a small Viking settlement, the thriving city and busy trading centre of Aalborg in Northern Jutland buzzes with activity and entices tourist from far and wide, providing year round entertainment. A seven-hour drive from Copenhagen, Aalborg is now the fourth largest town in Denmark and has plenty to keep visitors occupied night and day.
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