Is Compact the New Cool? Why Aalborg Might Be Your Smartest Event Destination Yet
Aalborg, Denmark might not be the first city that comes to mind for your next conference or association event — but maybe that’s exactly why it should be.
In this episode of Sips for Change, Tammy and Martine head to Northern Jutland to explore Aalborg as a meetings destination through the lens of the GDS Index. From its compact, walkable city centre to its impressive social sustainability credentials, Aalborg is quietly punching well above its weight.
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https://www.aal.dk/about/sustainability
https://www.gds.earth/destination/aalborg/2025/
https://www.enjoynordjylland.com/aalborgcvb/sustainability
https://aal.dk/about/sustainability
https://projects.au.dk/infrapublics/civic-communication/smart-city-projects/aalborg-sustainability-festival
https://prizes.new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/application/aalborg-east-isolated-inclusive
https://www.groenturisme.dk/sites/groenturisme.com/files/2025-02/2024%20Sustainable%20Denmark%20-Leading%20the%20Charge%20or%20F
https://projects.au.dk/infrapublics/civic-communication/smart-city-projects/aalborg-sustainability-festival