Tall Ships' Race in Aalborg

In 2004 Aalborg will host the annual Tall Ships' Race from 30 July to 2 August. In 1999 Aalborg was the final harbour and the event was a great success. The aim of The Tall Ships' Race (former "Cutty Sark") is to enable young people of all nations to race together and to celebrate in friendship and competition the challenges. It is also a contribution to developing worldwide relations and understanding between different nationalities.

Among four cities (Antwerp, Aalborg, Stavanger and Cuxhaven), Aalborg is the second harbour for the ships to visit. In order to make it more attractive for the big ships to participate and to ensure their earnings, private enterprises, associations and private persons are now being offered to hold receptions, staff arrangements on board the beautiful large ships. It's a unique chance of an unforgettable experience. Furthermore there will be a number of various activities and arrangements at the harbour and elsewhere in the centre of Aalborg, to guarantee four memorable days for visitors and crew members. The citizens are proud to be able to show their festive city to all the guests - hospitable and sociable as they are.

Apart from The Tall Ships' Race our city hosts a wide range of regular events such as Scandinavia's biggest carnival, 4 July Celebrations, and Youth Games for thousands of young people from our twin cities. With 26 twin cities and our own EU office in Brussels, Aalborg is accustomed to international life. We have developed a strong network of authorities, private companies and cultural institutions. And we can draw on a large group of volunteers. This makes organisation and implementation of major events extremely efficient.