Dokk1: Aarhus' Architectural and Cultural Beacon
Award-winning waterfront library and cultural hotspot in Aarhus, offering world-class design, community spaces, exhibitions, and panoramic city views.
Dokk1 is a striking, modern public library and cultural center located at the Aarhus waterfront. Renowned for its innovative architecture and community-oriented spaces, Dokk1 serves as a vibrant hub for locals and visitors alike. The building houses not just tens of thousands of books, but also interactive exhibitions, artistic installations, and panoramic views over the harbor and city. As Denmark’s largest public library, Dokk1 offers a dynamic blend of events, workshops, and digital experiences within its open, light-filled interiors.
A brief summary to Viborg Museum - Administration
- Sct. Mogens Gade 5, Viborg, 8800, DK
- +4587873838
- Visit website
Local tips
- Enjoy free panoramic harbor and city views from Dokk1’s upper levels—ideal for photos regardless of the weather.
- Check out the digital self-service kiosks to borrow books or tablets, even if you’re not a local—temporary visitor cards are available.
- Families with children will love the large, imaginative play zones and interactive installations on the main floor.
- Don’t miss the 'Gong' kinetic sculpture in the atrium, which sounds to mark every new birth in Aarhus—a unique local tradition.
- Underground parking is available, but spots fill quickly on weekends; cycling is popular and there’s ample bike parking outside.
Getting There
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Public Transport
Travelers from Horsens can board a regional train toward Aarhus' central station, a journey of about 45–60 minutes depending on service, with tickets typically ranging from 90–120 DKK one way. Upon arrival, Dokk1 is easily reached from the station area by walking through the bustling city center and across the canal—look for the dramatic glass building near the waterfront and Aarhus' iconic cityscape. Buses from the station and the nearby Light Rail also serve the harbor area, with central stops just a short walk from Dokk1’s entrance.
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Taxi
Taxis from Horsens center to Aarhus are widely available, though this is a more expensive option—expect fares of 850–1000 DKK, and the journey typically takes about 50–65 minutes. The driver can drop you near the library’s main plaza right at the waterfront, with Dokk1’s steel-and-glass architecture clearly visible on arrival.
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Driving/Parking
Driving from Horsens toward central Aarhus leads you along the main E45 motorway, with parking offered underground directly beneath Dokk1. Allow for 50–65 minutes travel time depending on traffic. Parking fees are around 20–25 DKK per hour, and spaces may be limited during busy periods. Visitors arriving by car will see the library’s prominent structure along the harbor as they approach the city center.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Vi er Viborg
0.1 km
Experience Danish innovation at Dokk1, Aarhus’ renowned waterfront library and cultural hub, blending architecture, technology, and vibrant community life.
Oberst J.C. Lunds Plads
0.7 km
Historic public square anchoring Viborg's Cathedral Quarter and medieval city center.
Viborg View
0.9 km
Experience Dokk1, Aarhus’ state-of-the-art library and cultural center, where pioneering architecture meets urban vitality on the scenic waterfront.
Befrielsessten i Ravnstrup
8.1 km
A modest countryside liberation stone near Viborg, quietly commemorating Denmark’s freedom in 1945 amid open fields and a peaceful village setting.
Museum Salling
30.3 km
Dive into Denmark's past at Museum Salling, where Limfjord's heritage comes alive through interactive exhibits, ancient artifacts, and engaging storytelling in scenic Skive.
Bølling Lake
30.7 km
A restored glacial lake offering scenic walks, excellent fishing, and peaceful nature immersion in central Jutland.
Store Troldhøj
31.4 km
A cone-shaped summit offering panoramic valley views and a climbing tree in Denmark's scenic lake district.
Slotsholmen
32.1 km
Denmark's island of power: nine centuries of royal rule, government, and cultural heritage in Copenhagen's heart.
Springvand
32.2 km
Northern Europe's grandest fountain transforms Silkeborg's lakeside with water jets soaring 33 meters high and mesmerizing evening light shows.
Jutland's Automobile Museum
32.2 km
Discover Denmark's automotive history at Jutland's Automobile Museum in Gjern, showcasing vintage cars and motorcycles from the early 1900s to iconic post-war models, offering a unique glimpse into the nation's motoring heritage.
silkeborg
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Historic 1871 railway landmark connecting Central Jutland with frequent regional services and heritage charm.
Museum Silkeborg, Papirmuseet
32.5 km
Historic main square in the center of Roskilde, surrounded by vibrant markets, cafés, and the iconic cathedral—where Danish tradition meets everyday city life.
Statue of Michael Drewsen
32.5 km
Bronze tribute to Silkeborg’s founding industrialist, anchoring the historic town square and local traditions at the heart of Denmark’s lake district.
Landal Søhøjlandet
32.5 km
Escape to Landal Søhøjlandet in Denmark's Lake District: Family fun, water park thrills, outdoor adventures, and tranquil nature await in this scenic holiday paradise near Silkeborg.
Panorama Walking Route
32.6 km
Discover Denmark's natural beauty on the Panorama Walking Route in Hobro, offering stunning fjord views, diverse landscapes, and a certified premium hiking experience.
Unmissable attractions to see
Latinerhaven
0.1 km
A fragrant historical oasis where fire-scarred earth bloomed into Viborg's most peaceful garden.
Skovgaard Museum in Viborg
0.1 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.
Museum Wibergis
0.1 km
Autumn 2026: Step into 1000 years of Danish power struggles through vivid animation and immersive storytelling.
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
0.2 km
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.
Sortebrødre Plads
0.2 km
A quiet little square in Viborg’s historic centre, where echoes of the Black Friars meet everyday city life between cathedral, church and cobbled streets.
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.
Bible Garden
0.3 km
A living biblical library where over 100 scriptural plants bloom in thematic beds within historic Borgvold park.
Viborg Kunsthal
0.3 km
Contemporary art in an 18th‑century lakeside distillery, Viborg Kunsthal blends bold exhibitions, residencies and events with a relaxed café and green surroundings.
Borgvold Park
0.4 km
Historic fortress earthworks turned lakeside park, blending English-style landscaping, a unique Bible Garden and family-friendly play areas in central Viborg.
Willow Garden
0.4 km
A small willow-framed oasis in central Viborg, perfect for a short, tranquil pause amid trees, lawns and soft light between the city’s historic sights.
Agern Skulptur
0.5 km
A small but striking outdoor artwork on Viborg’s edge, where clean contemporary lines meet soft Danish light and greenery in an open-air pause for reflection.
Peak 12 Hotel
0.5 km
Sleek Scandinavian design hotel on the edge of historic Viborg, blending functional comfort, social lobby life and easy access to central Jutland sights.
Søparken
0.6 km
Atmospheric living museum in a historic 1820s papermill, featuring live demonstrations, hands-on crafts, and working steam machines in rural Viborg.
Viborg Søerne
0.8 km
Twin glacial lakes in Viborg's heart offering scenic walks, water sports, and rich medieval history.
Essential places to dine
Nytorv 11
0.1 km
Lively family-run gastro bar on Viborg’s central square, serving generous brunches, modern comfort food and cocktails from late morning to late night.
Restaurant Kehlet
0.1 km
Cosy Italian comfort food on Viborg’s main square, serving stone-baked pizzas, hearty pasta and relaxed, family-friendly dining from lunchtime into the evening.
Cafe K Viborg
0.1 km
All-day brasserie-style café in central Viborg, blending cozy Scandinavian design, flexible dining and a relaxed social buzz from breakfast to late evening.
Restaurant Latinerly
0.1 km
Hearty steaks, live music and late‑night dancing in a historic Viborg cellar that blends cosy restaurant, buzzing bar and intimate nightclub under one vaulted roof.
Smiling Sushi
0.2 km
All‑you‑can‑eat sushi and classic rolls in a simple, modern setting on one of Viborg’s central shopping streets, ideal for relaxed meals and casual meet‑ups.
Resturant ROD
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Refined Nordic cuisine rooted in ingredient integrity and meticulous craftsmanship.
Pemas Food Corner
0.2 km
Casual comfort food in central Viborg, serving burgers, pizza and easygoing plates from late morning to evening in a relaxed neighborhood 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
0.2 km
Refined European cuisine and premium beef in central Viborg
Jensens Bøfhus
0.2 km
Casual Danish steakhouse on Viborg’s central square, serving family-friendly comfort dishes, generous portions and soft-ice treats in a relaxed, modern setting.
Brygger Bauers Grotter
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Fine dining and tapas in atmospheric brewery caves beneath central Viborg, where candlelit stone vaults and local history frame a lingering evening of food and wine.
Restaurant Arthur/ Brygger Bauers Grotter
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French-inspired gourmet dining in atmospheric brick-lined cellars beneath Viborg’s historic streets, where candlelight, fine wines and thoughtful plates define the evening.
Me Vietnamese Kitchen & Isbar
0.2 km
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.
Bone's Viborg
0.3 km
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
0.3 km
Central Viborg burger joint serving juicy, made-from-scratch burgers and fries in a relaxed, modern setting just off the main pedestrian streets.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Dahl Vinhandel A / S
0.1 km
Viborg's premier destination for wines with personality, craft spirits, and gourmet discoveries.
Sinnerup Viborg
0.2 km
Stylish Danish lifestyle store in central Viborg, blending modern interiors, furniture, décor and women’s fashion in one inspiring, design-led space.
Garnshoppen
0.2 km
A cosy central Viborg knit shop where colourful yarns, expert advice and inspiring patterns come together for creative makers of all levels.
Teenfashion.dk - House of Teens Viborg
0.2 km
Compact, trend-focused fashion boutique in Viborg’s centre, dedicated entirely to stylish clothing and outfits for tweens and teenagers.
Creme Fraiche Viborg
0.2 km
A compact women’s fashion boutique on Viborg’s Vestergade, blending approachable Scandinavian style, practical basics, and seasonal outfits in a relaxed high-street setting.
Saint
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Contemporary Nordic fashion and lifestyle boutique in the heart of historic Viborg's shopping district.
Viborg Vest Marked
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Viborg's authentic market hall celebrating seasonal produce, organic goods, and local artisanal specialties.
Antik Og Gammel
0.3 km
A cosy antique trove in Viborg’s old town, where Danish vintage finds, homely charm and slow browsing turn a quick stop into a small journey back in time.
Kop & Kande
0.3 km
Specialist homeware and kitchenware in Viborg's town centre, staffed by passionate experts.
Tine Lund Viborg
0.3 km
Curated Scandinavian fashion, footwear, and jewelry in the heart of Viborg.
Femilet
0.3 km
Premier intimate apparel specialist in Viborg with expert fitting and curated brand selection.
H&M
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Contemporary fashion for every style and season in Viborg's shopping heart.
Common Company ApS
0.3 km
A compact women’s fashion boutique in central Viborg, blending Scandinavian simplicity with wearable, city-ready style for everyday wardrobes and weekend outings.
Only
0.4 km
Central Viborg women’s fashion store offering trend-led Danish style, strong denim selections and everyday wardrobe staples in a bright, modern boutique.
Søster Laura
0.4 km
Viborg's dedicated sanctuary for retro gaming collectors and nostalgic console enthusiasts.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Bodega Hegnet
0.1 km
Viborg's cozy neighborhood bar where affordable drinks, free pool, and live music create genuine local warmth.
Café Børsen
0.2 km
A long‑standing Viborg café‑bar where Danish hygge, history and late‑night drinks meet in one cozy, central hangout on Gravene.
Holms Vinotek
0.2 km
Curated wines and artisanal tapas in a historic pharmacy turned sophisticated gathering place.
Rockabilly Bar
0.2 km
Craft beer meets 1950s rock and roll in Viborg's most distinctive beer bar.
Sportspub Målet
0.2 km
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.
Mathias Kælderen
0.3 km
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.
Tema Bar
0.3 km
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
0.3 km
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.
Ølluminati Brewbar
0.3 km
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.
CRAVE Bar
0.3 km
Cosy Viborg bodega and karaoke bar where cold beers, pool games and sing-along nights blend into an easygoing, late-night local hangout.
Terminalen I/S v/Carl Erik Agnskov M.Fl.
0.4 km
Unpretentious central Viborg bar with friendly staff, late weekend hours, affordable drinks and occasional karaoke nights in a laid-back pub setting.
Zwei Grosse Bier Bar
0.5 km
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.
Roxy Malt Viborg
0.6 km
Cosy Irish-style pub in central Viborg with specialty beers, cocktails, live music and a relaxed, grown-up atmosphere for unhurried nights out.
Mødestedet Viborg ApS
1.5 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
12.5 km
Cozy corner bistro in central Rødkærsbro, serving straightforward food, cold beers and small‑town Danish atmosphere in a friendly neighborhood bar setting.