Parking near Aalborg Domkirke
Aalborg Cathedral – also known as Budolfi Church – is situated at the highest point in old Aalborg between the old main street Algade and Gammeltorv. Budolfi Church is the smallest cathedral in Denmark.
The cathedral is named after the English Benedictine monk and saint, St. Bodolfus, who lived in the 8th century and was revered as the protector of travelers and seafarers. Budolfi Church has always played a role in the city. The church is depicted as one of the three church towers in Aalborg’s coat of arms, the other two symbolizing Vor Frue Church and the Monastery Church.
At Budolfi's location, there are traces of a wooden church dating back to the 11th century, but the church as we know it was mainly built around the 14th century in Gothic style. The Baroque spire is from 1779, and the altarpiece and pulpit date back to the late 17th century. Budolfi Church has been the Cathedral of the Aalborg Diocese since 1554 and can accommodate approximately 650 people.
One of the reasons Budolfi stands out from other Danish cathedrals is its fantastic carillon, which plays every hour from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The carillon's repertoire is regularly changed to match holidays and seasons. The carillon has been in existence since 1934.
There is a service in Budolfi Church every Sunday at 10:00 AM.
