Gaasepigen

Close to the centre of Aalborg, "Gåsepigen" (the girl with the goose) is located on the street Vesterbro. It is one of the most famous and loved sculptures in Aalborg. The sculture itself is made in granite and placed on a well, The creation of the sculture was made by the famous Swedish sculptor Gerhard Henning in 1937, as a way to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the large organisation C.W. Obel from Aalborg. The opening was attended by the prime minister of Denmark at that time, Thorvald Staunin. Today, the sculture is still one of the most popular attractions in Aalborg.