Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.skovgaardmuseet.dk
; Domkirkestræde 2-4; adult/child Dkr50/free;
10am-5pm Tue-Sun Jun-
Aug, 11am-4pm Tue-Sun Sep-May)
Just outside the cathedral, this museum highlights further work of cathedral-artist Joakim
Skovgaard, among other works by his contemporaries, plus changing exhibitions.
Historic Quarter
HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD
The old part of town lies just to the north and west of the cathedral; the tourist-office bro-
chure outlines a map and important monuments and buildings.
Sankt Mogens Gade
has a
charming pocket of homes from the mid-16th century, including Den Hauchske Gård at
No 7, Villadsens Gård at No 9A, and Den Gamle Præstegård at No 11. B&Bs can also be
found here.
Viborg Museum
MUSEUM
(
www.viborgmuseum.dk
; Hjultorvet 4; adult/child Dkr40/free;
11am-5pm Tue-Sun Jul-mid-Aug,
shorter hrs rest of yr)
This local history museum tells the story of Viborg's rich religious past.
Margrethe I
BOAT TRIPS
(adult/child Dkr50/30; 2pm mid-May-Aug)
Jump onboard the
Margrethe I
for a one-hour cruise of the town lakes. There are addition-
al cruises from mid-June (at 3.15pm); the boat departs from outside Golf Salonen on
Randersvej. The surrounding park is lovely; from mid-May to September you can rent ca-
noes and rowboats from the park kiosk for lake exploration.
Sleeping & Eating
Danhostel Viborg
HOSTEL
(
86 67 17 81;
www.danhostelviborg.dk
; Vinkelvej 36; dm/s/d Dkr210/415/515;
mid-Jan-Nov;
)
This well-run place feels like a country escape, 3km from town in green surrounds and
backed by botanic gardens down to the lakeshore. Rooms are top-notch, too (most with
bathrooms). Note that the town's camping ground is next door. No bus services.
