Sct. Mathias Centret, Viborg
Compact indoor shopping hub in the heart of Viborg’s pedestrian zone, combining everyday convenience, cafés and high-street brands close to the city’s historic sights.
Sct. Mathias Centret is Viborg’s central indoor shopping mall, set directly on the pedestrian street and a short stroll from Viborg Cathedral and the historic quarter. Home to around 30 shops, including the MENY supermarket, fashion chains, specialty boutiques and cafés, it offers weatherproof retail therapy in a compact, easy-to-navigate layout, with wheelchair access, public toilets and generous free parking nearby.
A brief summary to Sct. Mathias Center
- Sct. Mathias Centret 1, Viborg, 8800, DK
- +4586612133
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 3 hours
- Free
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Tuesday 9:30 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am-6 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am-6 pm
- Friday 9:30 am-7 pm
- Saturday 10 am-3 pm
Local tips
- Plan to combine your mall visit with Viborg Cathedral and the old town; everything is within a short, level walk from the centre entrances.
- Take advantage of the time-limited free public parking around the centre, but remember to set your parking disc to avoid fines.
- Use the MENY supermarket for picnic supplies or self-catering essentials if you are staying in an apartment or holiday home nearby.
- Weekday mornings are usually calmer, making them a good choice if you prefer quieter shopping or are visiting with small children.
- Keep an eye on seasonal decorations and small events around major holidays; they can add a pleasant local touch to an otherwise practical stop.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Sct. Mathias Center location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about Sct. Mathias Center
City-centrered shopping hub in historic Viborg
Sct. Mathias Centret sits at the heart of Viborg’s pedestrian zone, wrapped by cobbled streets, historic facades and the spires of nearby Viborg Cathedral. Step inside and the mood shifts from old-town Denmark to a bright, contemporary mall where glass, clean lines and wide walkways frame a compact world of shops and eateries. The centre functions as Viborg’s main retail hub, drawing locals from across the region as much as visitors exploring the Aarhus hinterland. Because it is entirely indoors, the mall is a reliable standby on blustery or rainy Jutland days. Automatic doors, level surfaces and lifts make it straightforward to navigate with prams, wheelchairs or shopping trolleys. Clear interior sightlines mean you quickly get your bearings, so even first-time visitors can find their way around without studying a map.Shops, supermarket and everyday conveniences
The centre gathers roughly 30 outlets under one roof, anchored by a large MENY supermarket where you can stock up on Danish staples, picnic supplies or last-minute groceries. Around it you will find fashion chains, footwear, homeware, electronics and lifestyle stores, as well as opticians, jewellers and personal-care services. The mix is designed for practical, everyday shopping as much as for browsing. Cafés and smaller food spots are scattered through the corridors, offering coffee, light lunches and sweet treats between errands. Seating nooks provide convenient pause points if you are waiting for others to finish their rounds. Public toilets are located on the upper level, keeping facilities close at hand without breaking the flow of the main shopping floor.Practical layout and accessible facilities
Architecturally, Sct. Mathias Centret is more functional than flamboyant, prioritising comfort over spectacle. Wide central aisles branch into shorter corridors, and shops tend to have open fronts that spill light and colour into the passageways. Natural light is supplemented by even artificial illumination, keeping the interior bright in winter months when Jutland’s daylight hours are short. Wheelchair access is built into the design, with step-free entry points and lifts between levels. Signage uses clear typography and simple colour coding, which, combined with the mall’s modest size, makes it quick to move from one shop to another. For those carrying bags or travelling with children, the covered environment and close clustering of services reduce the need for long walks across town.Parking, pedestrian streets and nearby sights
One of the mall’s strengths is its integration into Viborg’s compact centre. A sizeable stock of public parking spaces, including a multi-storey facility and an underground car park associated with the centre, typically allows several hours of free or time-limited parking, ideal for combining errands with a relaxed stroll. From the exits you step almost directly onto the pedestrian street, where additional independent boutiques and cafés extend the shopping experience beyond the mall itself. Within a few minutes’ walk lie Viborg Cathedral, the Skovgaard Museum and the theatre, making the mall a convenient stop on a broader cultural itinerary. You can easily alternate between chronicling medieval church art, browsing Danish design and grabbing a coffee or quick meal without needing additional transport. The central location also makes it a handy meeting point for groups converging from different parts of the city.Everyday atmosphere and seasonal touches
The atmosphere in Sct. Mathias Centret is unhurried and local in character, more about daily life than destination retail. Weekdays see a steady rhythm of shoppers running errands, while late afternoons and Saturdays tend to feel more animated as families, teenagers and friends converge. Background music, window displays and occasional small-scale events or decorations, especially around Christmas, add a bit of colour without overwhelming the compact space. For travellers, the centre is less about spectacular architecture and more about convenience: a reliable place to pick up forgotten essentials, sample Danish high-street brands or shelter from the weather with a coffee. Combined with the surrounding pedestrian streets and nearby historic sights, it forms part of a wider Viborg experience where modern shopping and centuries-old buildings sit comfortably side by side.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Oberst J.C. Lunds Plads
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Befrielsessten i Ravnstrup
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Museum Salling
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Bølling Lake
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Store Troldhøj
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Springvand
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silkeborg
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Jutland's Automobile Museum
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Museum Silkeborg, Papirmuseet
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Statue of Michael Drewsen
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Museum Silkeborg, Hovedgården
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Tollundmanden
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Unmissable attractions to see
Latinerhaven
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A fragrant historical oasis where fire-scarred earth bloomed into Viborg's most peaceful garden.
Skovgaard Museum in Viborg
0.5 km
An intimate art museum in Viborg’s former baroque town hall, celebrating the Skovgaard family’s Golden Age landscapes, church art and living artistic legacy.
Vægtertorvet
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A small, newly renewed square beside Viborg’s old guardhouse, where the city’s former night watchmen and its thousand-year story of law and order still echo softly.
Viborg Museum - Administration
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Viborg Museum reveals the city’s fascinating evolution through hands-on exhibits, local artifacts, and engaging displays, nestled in the historic core of Viborg’s old town.
Viborg Cathedral
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Twin‑towered granite cathedral with a 900‑year‑old crypt, royal history and Joakim Skovgaard’s vivid biblical frescoes at the heart of Viborg’s old quarter.
Domkirkekvarteret i Viborg
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Walk through Viborg’s Cathedral Quarter, where cobbled lanes, old townhouses and the granite cathedral weave a thousand years of Danish power, faith and law into one intimate streetscape.
Museum Wibergis
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Autumn 2026: Step into 1000 years of Danish power struggles through vivid animation and immersive storytelling.
Peak 12 Hotel
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Sleek Scandinavian design hotel on the edge of historic Viborg, blending functional comfort, social lobby life and easy access to central Jutland sights.
Viborg Kunsthal
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Contemporary art in an 18th‑century lakeside distillery, Viborg Kunsthal blends bold exhibitions, residencies and events with a relaxed café and green surroundings.
Bible Garden
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A living biblical library where over 100 scriptural plants bloom in thematic beds within historic Borgvold park.
Borgvold Park
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Agern Skulptur
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Willow Garden
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Søparken
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Atmospheric living museum in a historic 1820s papermill, featuring live demonstrations, hands-on crafts, and working steam machines in rural Viborg.
Klosterskoven
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Small, atmospheric woodland on Viborg’s edge, offering easy forest trails, quiet nature and a quick escape from city streets into soft, leafy calm.
Essential places to dine
D'let - Det Grønne Køkken Thai Take Away
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Bright, buffet-style Thai fast-casual in Viborg’s Sct. Mathias Centret, where you fill your own plate, pay by weight and eat in or take your food to go.
Café Baghuset
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Hygge‑filled all‑day café in central Viborg, serving generous brunches, Danish comfort dishes, coffee and cocktails in an intimate, atmospheric setting.
Restaurant Pavarotti Viborg
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Authentic Italian flavours meet Danish freshness in Viborg's most welcoming neighbourhood restaurant.
For Enden Af Gaden
0.2 km
Relaxed Nordic-inspired dining in a hyggeligt madhus on Viborg’s main pedestrian street, serving generous plates, local produce and a warm, unpretentious welcome.
Restaurant Palads
0.2 km
Traditional Danish dining in the heart of Viborg with warm hospitality and quality cuisine.
Crispy Chicken
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Quick, casual fried chicken and pizza in central Viborg—affordable fast-food convenience.
Khawand Pizzaria
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Quarter-century pizzeria serving authentic Italian pizza and grilled specialties with genuine hospitality.
Bone's Viborg
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Lively Danish family restaurant serving classic American-style ribs, steaks and burgers with an all-you-can-eat salad and soft-ice bar in central Viborg.
Backyardburger Viborg
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Central Viborg burger joint serving juicy, made-from-scratch burgers and fries in a relaxed, modern setting just off the main pedestrian streets.
Den Gyldne Okse
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Hearty Danish–American steakhouse in Viborg’s old town, serving generous grilled plates in cosy wood‑lined rooms and a sheltered courtyard off a cobbled side street.
Me Vietnamese Kitchen & Isbar
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Casual Vietnamese comfort food and an ice-cream bar in the heart of Viborg’s old town, ideal for relaxed lunches, simple dinners and sweet breaks on Hjultorvet.
Jensens Bøfhus
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Casual Danish steakhouse on Viborg’s central square, serving family-friendly comfort dishes, generous portions and soft-ice treats in a relaxed, modern setting.
Guldkalven
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Cosy cellar restaurant in central Viborg, serving creative mini smørrebrød in a relaxed, modern Danish setting just steps from the historic Hjultorvet square.
OX-M
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Refined European cuisine and premium beef in central Viborg
Resturant ROD
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Refined Nordic cuisine rooted in ingredient integrity and meticulous craftsmanship.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Sct. Mathias Center
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Compact indoor mall in Viborg’s pedestrian heart, combining everyday shopping, a supermarket and cafés just steps from the cathedral and historic streets.
NEYE Viborg
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Specialist bag and luggage store in Viborg’s Sct. Mathias Centret, offering Scandinavian-style handbags, backpacks and suitcases for everyday use, school and travel.
Imerco
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Modern Danish homeware and kitchen design in Viborg’s central Sct. Mathias Centret, combining practical cookware, stylish tableware and gift‑ready ideas under one roof.
Zizzi - Viborg
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Curve-focused Danish fashion in the heart of Viborg, offering modern plus-size womenswear, beach styles and friendly, relaxed shopping inside Sct. Mathias Centret.
Søsterne Grene
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A calming Scandinavian treasure trove in central Viborg, filled with affordable décor, crafty inspiration and small everyday joys tucked inside Sct. Mathias Centret.
Frølund Fashion Viborg
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Long‑standing Danish womenswear boutique inside Sct. Mathias Centret, blending contemporary fashion, seasonal collections and friendly styling help in central Viborg.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
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Scandinavian creativity meets affordable everyday joy in Viborg's most colorful gift shop.
Hunkemöller
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Contemporary lingerie, swimwear and loungewear in Viborg’s Sct. Mathias Centret, with personal fitting help and a focused, comfortable boutique atmosphere.
PIECES Viborg
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Compact Danish fashion boutique inside Sct. Mathias Centret, offering Scandinavian basics, trend pieces, and accessories for women in the heart of Viborg.
Bog & idé Viborg
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A bright, central book and hobby store in Viborg’s Sct. Mathias Centret, stocking new reads, games, stationery and gifts for everyday life and rainy-day escapes.
Louise Viborg Aps
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Compact, city‑center women’s fashion boutique in Viborg, offering curated brands, flattering fits and friendly styling help in a relaxed, street‑level setting.
Only
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Rituals
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Luxury wellness rituals inspired by Eastern traditions, transforming everyday self-care into meaningful moments.
JACK & JONES
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Central Viborg menswear stop for denim, casual staples and smart-casual outfits, set right on Sankt Mathias Gade beside the Sct. Mathias shopping center.
Common Company ApS
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A compact women’s fashion boutique in central Viborg, blending Scandinavian simplicity with wearable, city-ready style for everyday wardrobes and weekend outings.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Ølluminati Brewbar
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Microbrewery bar in Viborg’s old town, serving ever-changing small-batch craft beers and ciders in a cozy, quirky setting with a relaxed, music-filled atmosphere.
Mathias Kælderen
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Cosy cellar bar in central Viborg offering hygge-filled evenings, rustic charm and relaxed drinks just steps below the historic streets of Sankt Mathias Gade.
Terminalen I/S v/Carl Erik Agnskov M.Fl.
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Unpretentious central Viborg bar with friendly staff, late weekend hours, affordable drinks and occasional karaoke nights in a laid-back pub setting.
Tema Bar
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A loud, late‑night party bar in central Viborg with colorful lights, mainstream beats and no‑frills drinks, perfect for weekend dancing and a casual night out.
Rabalder Bar Viborg
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Casual, colorful bar energy in the heart of Viborg’s old town, blending easygoing Danish hygge with lively late-night drinks and sociable weekend parties.
CRAVE Bar
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Cosy Viborg bodega and karaoke bar where cold beers, pool games and sing-along nights blend into an easygoing, late-night local hangout.
Roxy Malt Viborg
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Cosy Irish-style pub in central Viborg with specialty beers, cocktails, live music and a relaxed, grown-up atmosphere for unhurried nights out.
Rockabilly Bar
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Craft beer meets 1950s rock and roll in Viborg's most distinctive beer bar.
Holms Vinotek
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Curated wines and artisanal tapas in a historic pharmacy turned sophisticated gathering place.
Sportspub Målet
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Classic Danish sports bodega in central Viborg, where cold beer, big matches, karaoke and late-night hygge keep the lights on long after the final whistle.
Café Børsen
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A long‑standing Viborg café‑bar where Danish hygge, history and late‑night drinks meet in one cozy, central hangout on Gravene.
Bodega Hegnet
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Viborg's cozy neighborhood bar where affordable drinks, free pool, and live music create genuine local warmth.
Zwei Grosse Bier Bar
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High-energy après-ski style beer bar in central Viborg, pouring big drafts, loud music and late-night party vibes with free entry and group-friendly seating.
Mødestedet Viborg ApS
1.6 km
Cosy local bar and meeting place in Viborg, blending classic Danish pub vibes with flexible space for social events, dance evenings and everyday gatherings.
Bistro Byens Hjørne v/Evald Scherer Laursen
12.4 km
Cozy corner bistro in central Rødkærsbro, serving straightforward food, cold beers and small‑town Danish atmosphere in a friendly neighborhood bar setting.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Fun-filled
- Lively
- Casual
- Unique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Modern Designs
For the architecture buff
- Modern
- Landmarks
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Architectural Shots
- Instagrammable
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Photowalk
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Wheelchair Access
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Business Friendly