Great experiences are in store for you when Viborg takes you back in history, into the countryside – or even around the globe. Viborg has attractions for explorers of all ages.
Photo: Mads Gregersen
Photo: Mads Gregersen
Mønsted Limestone Mines near Viborg
Close to Viborg you'll find Mønsted Kalkgruber, the world's largest limestone mine, where you can explore a fascinating underground world. Here you'll get a unique insight into the history of the hardy men and women who have carved kilometres of tunnels by hand over the centuries.
The Skovgaard Museum is Viborg's art museum, where you can experience Danish Golden Age art and modern contemporary art, particularly by painter and multi-artist Joakim Skovgaard and his family. Here you step into an artist's home marked by family drama, church art and groundbreaking visions - right in the heart of Viborg.
Energise history! At the Energy Museum you can dive into the history of energy, from the coal-black past to the green future. Explore the many exciting exhibitions and unleash your inner thrill seeker in fun, hands-on activities.
Viborg Museum is developing a new attraction in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, and when Museum Wibergis opens, they invite you inside for a sensory experience about king, church and law.
Discover an exciting world of contemporary art at Viborg Kunsthal (Art Gallery), where both recognised and emerging artists present their works. Whether you are an art connoisseur or just curious, inspiring exhibitions and unique experiences await you.
Take your family on a trip around the world you will never forget! On the banks of Klejtrup Lake near Viborg, you can visit the large World Map and hike from Denmark to Spain, to Australia, and onward to the United States.
The Ancient Road Hærvejen is an amazing hiking and cycling trail that runs down the spine of Jutland. Is goes along the watershed on the ridge of the peninsula and takes you through the magnificent landscape around Viborg.
Viborg Cathedral was originally built in the 12th-13th century in Romanesque style and holds a strong presence in both the cityscape and the city's long history. Over time, the cathedral has been ravaged by multiple fires and has been reconstructed and rebuilt several times. It is now also one of the world's largest granite churches.
Visit the landscape of Hald where once the five 'Halder' were situated. Here, you can experience 800 years of history within walking distance between the Dollerup Hills and the Hald lake.
Rewind time and experience the ancient craftsmanship of Hvolris Iron Age near Viborg. Throughout the summer, there are changing activities with live entertainment, crafts, archery and campfire cooking.
Dollerup Bakker is a magnificent nature area in Central Jutland, 10 kilometres south of Viborg. The heather-clad hills are located by the village of Dollerup, and this is also where you'll find Hald Sø, one of Denmark's deepest lakes.
Kongenshus Memorial Park is one of Denmarks most beautiful and distinctive wildlife areas. The heath is a fascinating experience not only when the heather blossoms, but all year round.
