Dollerup Bakker: Denmark’s Wild Hills & Historic Vistas
Dollerup Bakker offers wild, rolling hills, sweeping views, and Viking history just outside Viborg—a must for hikers, nature lovers, and landscape photographers.
Dollerup Bakker, just south of Viborg, is a sprawling nature preserve famed for dramatic hills, sweeping heathlands, and breathtaking views over Hald Lake. This ancient landscape combines glacial terrain with Viking legend, offering some of Denmark’s most striking scenery for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers.
A brief summary to Skovgaard Museum in Viborg
- Domkirkestræde 2, 4, Viborg, 8800, DK
- +4586623975
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Wear sturdy shoes—the hilly terrain can be slippery when wet, especially on steeper paths.
- Bring a picnic and enjoy it at one of the scenic viewpoints for exceptional lake vistas.
- Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash to protect wildlife and grazing animals.
- Visit during late summer to see the heather in full bloom, painting the hillsides purple.
- Facilities are minimal inside the preserve; restrooms and refreshments are available at rural inns nearby.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Viborg’s city center, local buses bound for the southern outskirts regularly stop in the Dollerup area. The journey typically takes around 15–20 minutes, costing about 24–30 DKK for a single ticket. After alighting near the rural outskirts, it’s a picturesque walk of up to 15 minutes through rolling countryside, with the preserve’s hills visible in the distance.
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Driving
The drive from central Viborg to Dollerup Bakker is a quick 10–15-minute trip, leading you through scenic farmland as the hills rise ahead. Several clearly marked parking areas serve the nature preserve, and parking is free of charge. Spaces can fill up quickly during weekends or holiday periods.
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Cycling
For outdoor enthusiasts, cycling to Dollerup Bakker from Viborg is a rewarding ride of roughly 30–40 minutes. The journey crosses gently rolling rural scenery, and cycle racks await at key entry points to the preserve.
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Taxi
A taxi from Viborg’s center offers a fast, flexible way to reach Dollerup Bakker, usually taking about 10–15 minutes. Fares range from 120–160 DKK depending on time of day and traffic. Taxis can drop visitors at main parking zones or entry points.
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