Curious about what businesses you can find in and around Aalborg. Take a look at the list and you might get a bit of inspiration. Not all of these are household names but all of them create great value to their customers and constituents.
Aalborg Chokoladen
- Location: Aalborg
- What They Do: Artisan chocolate maker crafting high-quality, small-batch treats.
- Why Interesting/Successful: This private business taps into the gourmet food trend with a local twist, offering handmade chocolates that reflect Danish craftsmanship. Its reputation for quality draws customers from across North Jutland.
- Link: aalborgchokoladen.dk
DESMI Pumping Technology
- Location: Nørresundby
- What They Do: Manufactures pumps for marine, industrial, and environmental use.
- Why Interesting/Successful: A private SMB with global reach, DESMI thrives on Aalborg Amt’s industrial heritage along the Limfjord, serving shipping and environmental sectors with innovative solutions.
- Link: desmi.com
Mortens Kro
- Location: Aalborg
- What They Do: A boutique restaurant and inn run by celebrity chef Morten Nielsen.
- Why Interesting/Successful: Privately owned, it blends high-end dining with a cozy inn experience, attracting locals and tourists with Nielsen’s culinary fame.
- Link: mortenskro.dk
BLIP Systems
- Location: Aalborg
- What They Do: Tech company specializing in traffic and people-flow analytics.
- Why Interesting/Successful: Grown from Aalborg’s tech ecosystem, this private firm provides data solutions worldwide, showcasing innovation from a small base.
- Link: https://www.futureairport.com/companies/blip-systems/
Højgaard Hestehospital
- Location: Svenstrup
- What They Do: Veterinary clinic focused on equine care, just south of Aalborg.
- Why Interesting/Successful: A niche, privately run service, it caters to North Jutland’s equestrian community with expertise and a personal touch.
- Link: https://hojgaard-hest.dk/
Karma Sushi
- Location: Aalborg (with regional presence)
- What They Do: Independent sushi restaurant with multiple North Jutland locations.
- Why Interesting/Successful: A local success story, it offers fresh, creative sushi while staying rooted in private ownership and regional appeal.
- Link: karmasushi.dk
Nibe Bryghus
- Location: Nibe
- What They Do: Microbrewery producing craft beers with a local flair.
- Why Interesting/Successful: This small, private brewery crafts beers like “Nibe Pilsner,” celebrating the town’s fishing heritage and drawing community and tourist support.
- Link: nibebryghus.dk
Skørping Slagter
- Location: Skørping
- What They Do: Traditional butcher shop offering locally sourced meats and specialties.
- Why Interesting/Successful: Thriving near Rold Skov, this private business serves locals and visitors with handmade sausages and quality cuts, rooted in rural tradition.
- Link: https://krastrupsoegaard.dk/
Aars Maskinfabrik
- Location: Aars
- What They Do: Manufactures custom machinery and metal components for agriculture and industry.
- Why Interesting/Successful: A private SMB, it supports Himmerland’s farming and industrial needs with precision engineering and a strong local presence.
- Link: https://ppmaskinteknik.dk/
Dantoy A/S
- Location: Hobro
- What They Do: Manufactures high-quality, eco-friendly plastic toys for children, like sand sets and outdoor gear.
- Why Interesting/Successful: A private Hobro-based SMB with 50 employees, Dantoy leads globally in sustainable toys, with 98% Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified, supplying 50+ countries from its 16,000 m² factory.
- Link: dantoy.dk