De Syngende Træer – Park of Music, Aalborg
A leafy hall of fame where international stars have planted trees that play their music, turning Aalborg’s Kildeparken into a gently singing city oasis.
Hidden within Aalborg’s Kildeparken, De Syngende Træer (Park of Music) is a quirky fusion of green space and sound art. Since 1987, international stars performing at Aalborg Kongres & Kultur Center have planted commemorative cherry and oak trees here, many paired with buttons that trigger short medleys of their music. Wandering the lawns, you can seek out names like Elton John, Sting or Mariah Carey, press play at the discreet pedestals, and listen as the park quite literally starts to sing around you, especially atmospheric on long Nordic evenings and in the festive Christmas season.
A brief summary to De Syngende Træer (Park of Music)
- Aalborg, Aalborg Centrum, 9000, DK
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 2 hours
- Free
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Outdoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Bring a list of your favourite participating artists so you can seek out their trees and turn your visit into a musical treasure hunt.
- Visit in the evening light from late spring to early autumn, when the park is still bright, the air is mild, and the music feels extra atmospheric.
- In the Christmas season, check the trees again: many buttons trigger special festive tracks recorded by the same artists.
- Wear comfortable shoes; you will likely cover a fair bit of lawn and pathways as you wander between the different musical trees.
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Getting There
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On foot from central Aalborg
From the pedestrian heart of central Aalborg around Nytorv, allow about 10–15 minutes’ walk to reach Kildeparken, where De Syngende Træer is located beside Aalborg Kongres & Kultur Center. The route is flat and paved, suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, and you simply follow main city streets toward the congress centre without any demanding terrain.
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Local bus within Aalborg
Several city bus lines stop near Aalborg Kongres & Kultur Center, typically taking 5–15 minutes from the inner city depending on your starting point. Single tickets on local buses in Aalborg usually cost in the range of 20–30 DKK, and services run frequently throughout the day, with reduced frequency in late evenings and on Sundays.
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By train to Aalborg Station
If you are arriving from elsewhere in North Jutland, regional and intercity trains serve Aalborg Station, which is roughly a 10‑minute walk from Kildeparken. Travel times vary from about 30 minutes from nearby towns to over an hour from more distant cities in Jutland, with prices typically from around 80–200 DKK one way depending on distance and ticket type.
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Bicycle within the city
Aalborg is generally bike‑friendly, and cycling from most central neighbourhoods to Kildeparken takes about 5–10 minutes along marked bike lanes or calm streets. There is informal bike parking near the park and around the congress centre, and the terrain is mostly flat, though you should be prepared for typical Danish wind and wet weather at times.
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Discover more about De Syngende Træer (Park of Music)
Aalborg’s Living Hall of Fame in the Trees
De Syngende Træer sits in a corner of Kildeparken, just beside Aalborg Kongres & Kultur Center, yet it feels like its own small world. The idea was born in the late 1980s, when visiting performers were invited to mark their appearance not with a plaque, but by planting a tree. Over time the grove grew into a leafy hall of fame, now counting dozens of bird cherry and other trees, each linked to a specific artist, orchestra or performer who once took to the nearby stage. The first tree was planted in 1987 by Sir Cliff Richard, setting a precedent that soon attracted big names from across genres. Classical orchestras stand alongside pop icons, rock legends near jazz greats. The result is an unusually democratic collection, where fame manifests not as marble statues but as living trunks and canopies changing with the Danish seasons.How the Singing Trees Actually Sing
What transforms this from a ceremonial grove into the Park of Music is a simple but charming sound installation. Beside many trees stands a low pedestal with a name plate and a weatherproof button. Press it and short medleys or signature tracks by that artist drift from hidden speakers, filling the air for a brief moment before fading back into birdsong and rustling leaves. The technology is deliberately unobtrusive: cables are tucked away, speakers are small, and there is no flashing screen to distract from the greenery. Instead, you read the inscription, picture the concert that inspired the planting, and then hear a carefully chosen snippet of music. It feels intimate rather than loud, like sharing someone’s headphones in the open air.Famous Names Among the Branches
As you wander the paths, you can spot an impressive roll‑call of international stars. Over the years artists such as Sting, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Bob Dylan and Beyoncé have all contributed trees. Big vocalists, pop groups, orchestras and comedians are represented too, tracing decades of performances at the congress and culture centre next door. Each pedestal usually lists the artist’s name and the year the tree was planted, turning a stroll into a journey through late 20th‑ and early 21st‑century entertainment history. Some visitors treat it like a treasure hunt, searching out a particular favourite, then letting curiosity lead them to unfamiliar names and sounds they might not otherwise discover.Atmosphere Through the Seasons
Part of the park’s charm is how different it feels throughout the year. In spring the bird cherry trees erupt in white blossom, and the music mingles with the sweet scent and fresh leaves. Summer brings long, pale evenings, when families, friends and solo wanderers linger on the lawns, punctuating the ambient quiet with the occasional burst of a chorus or guitar solo. Autumn paints the grove in reds and golds, making the metal pedestals stand out more starkly among fallen leaves. In winter, when daylight is short and the branches bare, the installation takes on a slightly magical quality. Around Advent and Christmas, a selection of tracks switches to seasonal songs recorded by the same artists, so the grove becomes a low‑key open‑air jukebox of carols and festive pop beneath the cold Nordic sky.Experiencing the Park at Your Own Pace
There is no formal route through De Syngende Træer; it is best enjoyed by drifting along the paths and lawns at a leisurely pace. Benches and open grass patches invite short breaks, and the wider Kildeparken with its trees, sculptures and water features blends seamlessly with the musical grove. You can spend a brief quarter‑hour pressing a few favourite buttons, or settle in for longer and let chance decide which melodies accompany your time outdoors. Because it is a public park area, there are no entrance barriers or ticket checks, and you can drop by from early morning to late evening. The experience is low‑intensity and relaxed, making it easy to combine with other sightseeing in central Aalborg or a simple breather between activities. For music lovers, it offers a quiet, offbeat way to feel close to artists without any of the noise or crowds of a concert night.Aalborg’s Playful Blend of Culture and Green Space
Beyond its novelty, De Syngende Træer captures something about Aalborg’s approach to culture. Instead of separating performances indoors and nature outdoors, it lets the two spill into each other. The trees are both a symbolic thank‑you from visiting stars and a long‑term gift to the city, growing bigger and more shade‑giving with every decade. At the same time the sound installation keeps the site alive even on days with no events at the nearby halls. Children experiment with the buttons, locals cut through on daily walks, and travellers chance upon a familiar song in an unfamiliar place. It is an attraction without fanfare: modest in scale, but memorable in its concept, and one that quietly turns an ordinary city park into a gently singing landscape.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Caféministeriet
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Mortens Kro Restaurant & Boutique hotel
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Caspars
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TraPo
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
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