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Which side of the plane to sit from Aarhus Airport (Aarhus) to Aalborg Airport (Aalborg)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side offers superior views of the Kattegat coastline, the dramatic Mariager Fjord, and a prime aerial perspective of Aalborg's urban waterfront during the descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Kattegat Coastline

Expansive views of the shallow blue waters stretching toward Sweden along the Djursland peninsula.

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Mariager Fjord

Often called Denmark's most beautiful fjord, noted for its narrow width and steep, forested banks.

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Lille Vildmose

A massive nature reserve and raised bog where you might spot the outlines of roaming red deer or eagles.

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Aalborg Waterfront

Features the iconic Utzon Center and Musikkens Hus as the plane banks toward the runway.

Sit on the right for the iconic approach into Aalborg. You will see the industrial landscape of the Aalborg Portland cement plant and the Limfjord bridges. Morning flights are best on this side to have the sun behind you for clearer photography of the coastline.

Left Side Highlights
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Kalø Castle Ruins

Visible shortly after takeoff, these 14th-century ruins sit on a small island connected by a medieval causeway.

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Randers Fjord

The scenic meeting point where the Gudenå river systems flow into the sea through winding wetlands.

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Rebild National Park

Recognizable by its undulating heather-covered hills and the dense Rold Skov forest.

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Egholm Island

A flat, picturesque island located in the Limfjord just west of the Aalborg city center.

Look out for the distinct 'S' curves of the Gudenå river near Randers. Since this flight is exceptionally short, the aircraft remains at a lower altitude, allowing for excellent spotting of the thatched-roof cottages in the Rebild area.

Top Activities in Aalborg
Route Information

Distance: 100 km (62 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 min

Departure: AAR (56.2999992371, 10.619000434899998)

Arrival: AAL (57.0927589138, 9.84924316406)

Route Type: Domestic

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