A Historical Walk Through Viborg – With a Modern Twist!

📝by Rikke Johansen Smidt
Local in Viborg

About Rikke Johansen

Rikke works as a communications curator at Viborg Museum, and Viborg has been her home for the past 20 years. She is extremely dedicated to educating people on Viborg’s vital role in Danish national history, as she feels it is important to know your historical background – and Viborg has played a significant role in the history of Denmark.
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1. Why should we make plans to visit Viborg?

You really should because you will get to experience a very special atmosphere much like the one you will find in the small villages around Southern Germany. Are you into history? If so, Viborg is sure to absolutely blow you away.

Immediately, you will feel the charming atmosphere around the town’s lovely square lined with nice cafes serving great coffee and cool draught beer – make a stop there and take it all in. Move on to the open spaces around the town’s two beautiful lakes. The old cathedral and museums are well worth a visit, just as you are sure to enjoy a family-friendly city walk focusing on the town’s exciting history. If you are looking to have an active day, jump on a mountain bike and ride along one of the highly popular mountain bike trails outside of town.

So, to sum up all the good reasons: In and around Viborg, you will find a serene atmosphere, cultural activities, lovely scenery, great shopping and gastronomy, all within an easy accessible area.

2. How much time should we set aside for a historical city walk?

In Viborg, you can get a lot done in a short amount of time – you can get through almost a thousand years of Danish national history in just an hour.

Expect to spend about half a day in the centre of town if you want to really dive into the area and its historical background. You can even combine the experience with a 13 km bike ride to Hjarbæk harbour, which historically was considered to be Viborg’s official harbour. Himmerlandsstien is a picturesque bike trail that will take you through stunning scenery. Or, you can ride south along Hærvejen to Hald Hovedgård – an area with 800 years of dramatic national history of power held by noblemen, bishops, lords, and squires.

Hærvejen gennem Dollerup Bakker ved Viborg

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Rikke’s tips for your day

Be sure to have enough time to explore the many details you will see along the way
The weather may be unpredictable – dress accordingly. A rainy day can be just as magic as a sunny day.
Viborg caters to all generations. The heart of town has lots of activities for you as a family, and you can also find plenty of great options if you wish to go into separate groups, some looking for an active day of fun and some looking for a day of immersion in Viborg’s many interesting facets.
Ask a local. The people of Viborg are very proud of their town – when it comes to history and culture as well as sport.
Get ready to meet a town where you cannot help but fall in love with the atmosphere there.

A Historical Walk Through Viborg – With a Modern Twist!

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