The 'Singing Trees' tradition began in 1987 when Cliff Richard planted the first tree.
Over 100 musicians have planted trees, including Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, and Kylie Minogue.
The park is located on a historic site that previously contained a mineral spring, from which the name 'Kilde' (spring) is derived.
Each tree is equipped with a motion-activated speaker system that plays a selection of the artist's music when a visitor approaches.
The park serves as the primary location for the annual Aalborg Carnival, one of the largest in Northern Europe.
Kildeparken is one of Aalborg's oldest public parks, established in 1802. Its defining feature is the 'Singing Trees' (De Syngende Træer), an ongoing project where visiting international musicians plant a tree and install a sound system that plays their music. Since 1987, over 100 artists have contributed, including Sting, Elton John, and Take That. The park covers an area of approximately 10 hectares and features a central pond, rolling lawns, and mature specimen trees. It serves as a major venue for local outdoor events, concerts, and festivals throughout the year. The landscape design retains elements of 19th-century romantic park planning with meandering paths and diverse botanical groupings. Sculptures and memorials are interspersed throughout the grounds, reflecting the city's cultural history.
Beside the numbered plaques at the base of the most famous artist trees near the park's main entrance.
Bring a pair of headphones if you want to enjoy the music from the trees without disturbing other visitors.
Walk the perimeter of the pond for the best views of the diverse tree species.
Check the local event calendar before visiting to see if a concert or festival is taking place, as the park can be crowded during these times.
Do not mistake the background ambient noise for city traffic; it is often the music from the trees.
Respect the audio installations by not tampering with the playback triggers; keep noise levels moderate to respect other visitors.
