Churches

Viborg Cathedral
Viborg Cathedral dominates the city skyline and the two towers can be seen from far away. Archaeological excavation indicates that a church has been situated here since the Viking Age (approximately 1130). The present cathedral dates from 1876 and is one of the largest granite churches in Northern Europe. Inside, the cathedral is decorated with impressive murals - an enormous picture bible - painted by Joakim Skovgaard. The seven-armed candlestick from the late 15th century also makes the cathedral well worth a visit.

Address:
Domkirkepladsen
Sct. Mogens Gade 4
DK-8800 Viborg
Tel: + 45 87 25 52 50

Viborg Cathedral is closed during religious ceremonies.
Guided tours can be arranged on payment.

Opening hours:

01.01.-31.03.	01.04.-30.09.	01.10.-31.12.
Monday-Saturday 11.00-15.00 hrs Sunday 12.00-15.00 hrs	Monday-Saturday 11.00-16.00 hrs Sunday 12.00-16.00 hrs	Monday-Saturday 11.00-15.00 hrs Sunday 12.00-15.00 hrs

Asmild Klosterkirke
Asmild Kirke is more than 900 years old, and is a treasure among the oldest churches in Denmark. In the early middle ages it provided the settings for one of the most dramatic scenes in Danish history when in 1132, Erik Emune killed bishop Eskild of Viborg in front of the altar. Today the Asmild Kirke is a simple one-naved parish church. The grandiose late renaissance altar piece is from 1625.

Address: Vinkelvej 16, 8800 Viborg, Telephone 86 67 36 16
Opening hours: 1st April-1st October, Monday-Friday 08.00-16.30 hrs
(closed during church ceremonies)

Gråbrødre Klosterkirke
In 1949 the arched cellar under the present main part of the monastery was converted into a small church, seating only around 20 people.

Address: Sct. Mogensgade 16, 8800 Viborg,
Telephone: 86 61 15 19 (or through Viborg Touristinformation, Telephone 87 25 30 75). Can only be visited in connection with guided tours.

Hald Ege Kirke
The church was built in 3 stages during the winter of 1964-65, 1965-66 and 1966-67. The church was designed by Inger and Johannes Exner. The altar silver was made in co-operation with the goldsmiths Helga and Bent Exner. The long walls, towers and the church building were built by the local community.

Houlkær Kirke
This church was built in 1992 (decorated by artist Sonny Tronborg). The altar piece was made by using an old gold-plating technique.

Address: Odshøjvej 7A, 8800 Viborg, Telephone 86 67 40 88
Opening hours: 1st January-31st December, Monday-Friday 08.00-17.00 hrs
Access during weekends and holidays can be arranged.

Søndermarkskirken
An interesting modern round church from 1982. Unique interior - the font is a huge genuine sea shell. The church has a new organ and is the perfect place for concerts.
Address: Koldingvej 77, 8800 Viborg,
Telephone 86 62 53 33
Opening hours: 1st January-31st December, Monday-Sunday 08.00-17.00 hrs

Sortebrødre Kirke
Church and chapel of a convent built in late Roman-Early Gothic style.
Previously Søndre Sogns Kirke was called Sortebrødre Kirke (The Blackfriars' Church) as from app. 1230 it was a chapel for the Dominican friars. In the church is a gilt Dutch altarpiece from 1510-1520 donated to the church by Frederik IV after the fire in 1726. The pews with more than 200 biblical images are also worth seeing.

Address:St. Sct. Mikkels Gade 12, DK-8800 Viborg,Telephone: 86 62 49 96
Opening hours: 1st January-31st December, Monday-Friday 09.00-13.00 hrs, Thursday also 15.00-17.30, Saturday 09.00-noon

Vestervangs Kirke
The church was built and inaugurated in 1970 (P. E. Jensen and H. Klok, architects). The beautiful glass mosaics were made by Mogens Jørgensen. The altar piece was made by the goldsmiths Helga and Bent Exner. Altar, font and pulpit are made of granite from Bornholm.

Address: Rughavevej 6, 8800 Viborg, Telephone 86 62 69 40
Opening hours: 1st January-31st December, Monday-Sunday 09.00-16.00 hrs