Central Denmark Region district, Denmark

Places to visit near Viborg

Viborg is a town in Central Denmark Region district, Denmark, home to about 34,831 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 79 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 5 museums and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sortebrødre Kirke (1 km), Ø (18 km) and Ørslev Kloster (25 km).

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Viborg, Denmark
Viborg, Central Denmark Region district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Viborg at a glance

Location
Central Denmark Region district, Denmark
Population
about 34,831
Coordinates
56.4532° N, 9.4020° E
Places within 50 km
125 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Viborg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Viborg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Viborg, by type

Forts & heritage near Viborg

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Viborg. The closest is Finderuphøj (2 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Finderuphøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Transhøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~3 km
  • Magrethehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Mariehøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Odshøj · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~4 km
  • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see

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Churches near Viborg

57 churches within 100 km of Viborg. The closest is Gråbrødre Klosterkirke (1 km); the best-known is Sortebrødre Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Viborg

19 museums within 100 km of Viborg. The closest is Skovgaard Museet (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Viborg

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Viborg. The closest is Kongehøj (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kongehøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~9 km
  • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Viborg

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Viborg. The closest is Ø (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Ø · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Rebild National Park · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Lille Blåkilde · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see

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Parks near Viborg

14 parks within 100 km of Viborg. The closest is Pilehaven (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Pilehaven · park · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Borgvold · park · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Digterparken · park · Central Denmark Region · ~1 km
  • Sønæs · park · Central Denmark Region · ~2 km
  • Hasle Bakker · park · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Langenæsparken · park · Central Denmark Region · ~74 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Viborg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Viborg
  2. 1 km Sortebrødre Kirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  3. 1 km Skovgaard Museet · museum, Central Denmark Region
  4. 17 km Ø · nature spot, Central Denmark Region
  5. 17 km Fratergården · church, Central Denmark Region
  6. 1 km Gråbrødre Klosterkirke · church, Central Denmark Region
  7. 1 km Back to Viborg

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From travellers near Viborg

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How to reach Viborg

    All places near Viborg by distance

    Within 15 km of Viborg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Ørslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Karup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Læsten Bakker · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Stubber Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Silkeborg Slot · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Museum Silkeborg · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Grinderslev Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Ørum Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Lysnet · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Sporup Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Borremosefæstningen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Duedal Bjerg · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Randers Regnskov · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Års-stenen · fort · North Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Aars Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Dronningborg · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Harre Vig · beach · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Klosterkirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Nørlund · fort · North Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Mariager Saltcenter · museum · North Denmark Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hohøj · viewpoint · North Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Himmelbjerget · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Heart · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Spøttrup · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Wedelslund · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Herning Museum · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Skivholme Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Sæby Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Rud Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Essenbæk Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Fur · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Vitskøl Kloster · fort · North Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Clausholm · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Højriis · fort · North Denmark Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Rind Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Sukkertoppen · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Øm Kloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Dover Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Rebild National Park · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Vinding Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Geding-Kasted Mose · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Lille Blåkilde · sanctuary · North Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Tihøje · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Alken Enge · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Jyllands Park Zoo · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Brabrand Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hasle Bakker · park · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Hasle Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Yding Skovhøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Åbyhøj Kirke · church · Central Denmark Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Sebber Kirke · church · North Denmark Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Gudumkloster · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Pilbrodalen · trek · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • The Old Town, Aarhus · museum · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Viborg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage79103Finderuphøj (2 km)
    Churches2057Gråbrødre Klosterkirke (1 km)
    Museums519Skovgaard Museet (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints317Kongehøj (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens315Ø (18 km)
    Parks414Pilehaven (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Nørresø (2 km)
    Beaches & coast09Harre Vig (52 km)
    Other attractions14Madam Blå (2 km)
    Caves33USA Man Cave (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Fur (59 km)
    Treks02Pilbrodalen (73 km)
    Temples01Sky Tower (76 km)

    Viborg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Viborg?

    Sortebrødre Kirke (church, about 1 km), Ø (nature spot, about 18 km), Gråbrødre Klosterkirke (church, about 1 km), Skovgaard Museet (museum, about 1 km), Fratergården (church, about 1 km), Viborg Cathedral (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Viborg?

    125 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 5 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Viborg?

    Finderuphøj, about 2 km by road; Transhøj (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Viborg?

    Gråbrødre Klosterkirke, about 1 km by road; Fratergården (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Viborg?

    Skovgaard Museet, about 1 km by road; Viborg Kunsthal (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Viborg?

    Start in Viborg, visit Sortebrødre Kirke, then Skovgaard Museet, then Ø, then Fratergården, then Gråbrødre Klosterkirke, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Viborg?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Viborg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Viborg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Viborg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.