Bruunshaab Gamle Papfabrik: Living Paper Mill Museum
Explore Viborg’s industrial past at Bruunshaab Gamle Papfabrik—a preserved, working paper mill offering hands-on history, unique exhibits, and family-friendly experiences.
Bruunshaab Gamle Papfabrik in Viborg is a rare, fully preserved industrial heritage site—a working paper mill from 1913 where visitors experience the sights, sounds, and smells of historic Danish papermaking. The atmospheric museum offers immersive factory tours, insightful displays, and hands-on activities that reveal the world of recycled paper and the life of generations of mill workers.
A brief summary to Tapdrup Trælleborg
- Tapdrupvænget 10, Viborg, 8800, DK
Local tips
- Visit on a weekday to see machinery in action and chat with former paper workers who volunteer as guides.
- Families should check for papermaking workshops—kids can make and keep their own handcrafted sheet.
- The café offers locally baked cake—ideal for a break in the factory yard or riverside.
- Wear comfortable shoes—the factory floor can be uneven, and parts of the museum remain unheated in winter.
- Combine your visit with a short countryside walk around the tranquil Bruunshaab village area.
Getting There
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Walking
From Viborg’s compact center, it’s a scenic 35–45-minute walk along leafy roads and through suburban neighborhoods, with the mill’s distinctive brick tower visible as you approach the Bruunshaab area. The route is mostly flat, making it accessible for most visitors.
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Public Transport
City buses regularly depart Viborg’s main station for stops near Bruunshaab; journeys take around 15–20 minutes and typically cost 24–30 DKK per adult. From the bus stop, the museum is clearly signposted, with a brief walk through the village.
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Taxi
Taxis from the city center reach the paper mill in about 10–15 minutes. Expect to pay 110–150 DKK depending on time and traffic. Taxis can usually drop visitors directly at the museum entrance.
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Driving
Visitors arriving by car will find free parking beside the mill entrance, though spaces can fill up on weekends or during special events. No tolls apply in this part of Viborg.
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