Aalborg has shared a special connection with The Tall Ships Races since first hosting the event in 1999. Located on the Limfjord, the city was founded by Vikings over a thousand years ago and still proudly showcases its historic roots. Today, Aalborg is a modern, vibrant city with a rich cultural scene – home to theatres, a symphony orchestra, museums, and performance venues. It’s the perfect place to relax and reflect after an unforgettable sailing adventure.
About the Journey
Step on board tall ship Thalassa in Aalborg and set sail across the North Sea towards the Faroe Islands. Explore the stunning coast of Norway before heading into open waters for several days. Learn to handle the sails, steer the ship, and stand your night watches with an international crew of young people. Feel the thrill of teamwork as you climb the rigging or haul on the lines together before making landfall in Tórshavn – a historic port surrounded by dramatic cliffs and ocean views.
Work alongside The Ocean Movement on vital ocean research. Tow a Manta trawl to collect microplastic samples, analyse your findings, and add them to a global database. Step ashore to organise beach clean-ups and raise awareness in local communities, leaving a positive mark behind. Take part in creative workshops to make your own plastic-free cosmetics, and exchange sustainable ideas with your international crew for a cleaner future.
