Bog & idé Viborg – Books, Games and Gifts in Sct. Mathias Centret
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.
Bog & idé Viborg is a bright, inviting book and hobby store set inside Viborg’s Sct. Mathias Centret. Part of Denmark’s largest bookseller chain, it brings together new fiction and non-fiction, stationery, games, puzzles and creative hobby supplies under one roof. Shelves of Danish and international titles sit beside colorful displays of board games and school gear, making it a versatile stop whether you are hunting for a crime novel, a thoughtful gift, or rainy-day entertainment for the family. Its central mall location and long opening hours make it an easy, low-stress detour during a day in Viborg.
A brief summary to Bog & idé Viborg
- Sct. Mathias Centret 202, Viborg, 8800, DK
- +4586627762
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 9:30 am-6 pm
- 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 9:30 am-3 pm
Local tips
- Browse the front tables first for current Danish bestsellers and seasonal picks if you want a quick feel for what locals are reading.
- Use the store’s role as a pickup point: order heavier or niche titles online in advance and collect them here during your time in Viborg.
- Combine a visit with a coffee or snack elsewhere in Sct. Mathias Centret to give yourself time to flip through potential purchases.
- If you are choosing a board game as a gift, look for age and player-count icons on the box to make sure it fits your group.
- Check for seasonal sales on stationery and school supplies, especially around the new year and late summer school start period.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Bog & idé Viborg location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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Hot Weather
Discover more about Bog & idé Viborg
Book-Lover Hub in Viborg’s Main Shopping Center
Bog & idé Viborg sits within Sct. Mathias Centret, the city’s central shopping mall, and feels like a solid anchor for anyone who loves stories, paper and pens. The shop opens out onto the mall’s interior walkways, so you step straight from the bustle of fashion and food into aisles lined with covers and color. Overhead lighting, orderly displays and wide walkways give it a practical, modern feel that is easy to navigate even when you only have a few minutes between other errands. As part of a national chain, the store keeps a broad selection of new releases and staple titles in Danish, with select international books sprinkled in. The front tables tend to be stacked with current bestsellers and seasonal picks, while the walls carry deeper shelves of crime, literary fiction, fantasy, children’s stories and practical non-fiction. For visitors passing through Viborg, it is a handy place to pick up a contemporary Danish novel or a beautifully designed coffee-table book as a local memento.Games, Hobbies and Stationery for All Ages
Beyond the books, Bog & idé Viborg doubles as a compact hobby and gift emporium. One zone is dedicated to board games, card decks and puzzles, from family classics to newer strategy and party titles that work well as host gifts or rainy-day backups. Colorful boxes are stacked at different heights, making it easy to browse by theme or age range, and you can quickly assemble a travel-friendly game kit for the rest of your trip. Another corner focuses on creative supplies: sketchbooks, markers, paints, coloring sets and craft kits that appeal both to children and to adults looking for a relaxing pastime. Near the back or along the sides, you will usually find rows of notebooks, planners, folders and office accessories in coordinated designs. This makes the store a natural stop at the start of a school term, or if you are working remotely and suddenly need a decent notebook or printer paper while in Viborg.Gifts, Wrap and Last-Minute Inspiration
If you are searching for a present, the shop’s layout gently guides you toward ready-made ideas. Gift books, calendars, novelty items, fine pens and themed stationery are often grouped in compact islands that you can circle in a few minutes. Many items come in coordinated series, allowing you to build a small themed bundle – for example, a cookbook with matching notepad, or a thriller plus a set of cozy socks and a bookmark from elsewhere in the mall. Close to the till, you usually find greeting cards, gift wrap, ribbons and small add-ons like bookmarks or keyrings. This setup makes it straightforward to walk in empty-handed and leave with a complete, wrapped gift without needing to hunt through multiple shops. For travelers staying with local hosts or visiting friends in Viborg, this convenience can save time and decision fatigue while still feeling personal.Practical Atmosphere and Visitor-Friendly Details
The store’s interior is designed for straightforward browsing rather than lingering for hours. A central aisle leads from the entrance toward the back, with clearly separated sections for genres and product types. Signage is simple and functional, and the overall impression is of a clean, orderly space where you can quickly find a specific author, refill your pen case or let children choose a small treat. Because it is housed inside Sct. Mathias Centret, Bog & idé Viborg benefits from the mall’s shared amenities such as restrooms, seating areas and food outlets nearby. Overhead climate control keeps the temperature steady through Danish winters and summers, and large glass sections in the mall roof bring in natural light that reaches into the shopfront. This makes the store especially appealing on cold, wet or windy days when an indoor activity break is welcome.When to Visit and How Long to Stay
Opening hours align with the center’s schedule, with mornings from around 9:30 and extended time on Fridays, while Saturdays finish mid-afternoon. Weekday late mornings and early afternoons tend to feel calmer, whereas after-school periods and pre-weekend hours are typically busier as locals stock up on leisure reading, games and supplies. A focused visit to pick up a particular book might take 20 to 30 minutes, but browsing the shelves, comparing board games or choosing stationery can easily stretch toward an hour. For travelers, Bog & idé Viborg works well as a flexible add-on to a day exploring Viborg’s historic streets and lakes. It offers a snapshot of current Danish reading tastes, plus the simple pleasure of flipping through fresh pages, testing the glide of a new pen or selecting a game that may end up defining the mood of an evening. Even if you leave without a heavy bag, the visit can spark ideas for what to read or create next.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Vi er Viborg
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Viborg View
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Experience Dokk1, Aarhus’ state-of-the-art library and cultural center, where pioneering architecture meets urban vitality on the scenic waterfront.
Oberst J.C. Lunds Plads
0.9 km
Historic public square anchoring Viborg's Cathedral Quarter and medieval city center.
Befrielsessten i Ravnstrup
7.7 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
30.1 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
30.5 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.
Springvand
32.0 km
Northern Europe's grandest fountain transforms Silkeborg's lakeside with water jets soaring 33 meters high and mesmerizing evening light shows.
silkeborg
32.2 km
Historic 1871 railway landmark connecting Central Jutland with frequent regional services and heritage charm.
Jutland's Automobile Museum
32.3 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.
Museum Silkeborg, Papirmuseet
32.3 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
32.3 km
Bronze tribute to Silkeborg’s founding industrialist, anchoring the historic town square and local traditions at the heart of Denmark’s lake district.
Museum Silkeborg, Hovedgården
32.4 km
Discover Byparkens Legeplads, a lively playground in Roskilde’s city park, blending creative play, family-friendly amenities, and community spirit in an urban green oasis.
Tollundmanden
32.5 km
Stændertorvet is the historic main square of Roskilde, home to bustling markets, festivals, and community life, set beside UNESCO-listed Roskilde Cathedral.
Landal Søhøjlandet
32.6 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.
Unmissable attractions to see
Latinerhaven
0.4 km
A fragrant historical oasis where fire-scarred earth bloomed into Viborg's most peaceful garden.
Vægtertorvet
0.4 km
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.
Skovgaard Museum in Viborg
0.4 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.
Viborg Museum - Administration
0.4 km
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
0.5 km
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
0.5 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.
Museum Wibergis
0.5 km
Autumn 2026: Step into 1000 years of Danish power struggles through vivid animation and immersive storytelling.
Peak 12 Hotel
0.6 km
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
0.6 km
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
0.7 km
A living biblical library where over 100 scriptural plants bloom in thematic beds within historic Borgvold park.
Borgvold Park
0.8 km
Historic fortress earthworks turned lakeside park, blending English-style landscaping, a unique Bible Garden and family-friendly play areas in central Viborg.
Agern Skulptur
0.9 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.
Willow Garden
0.9 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.
Søparken
1.0 km
Atmospheric living museum in a historic 1820s papermill, featuring live demonstrations, hands-on crafts, and working steam machines in rural Viborg.
Klosterskoven
1.1 km
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
0.0 km
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
0.0 km
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
0.1 km
Authentic Italian flavours meet Danish freshness in Viborg's most welcoming neighbourhood restaurant.
For Enden Af Gaden
0.1 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
0.1 km
Traditional Danish dining in the heart of Viborg with warm hospitality and quality cuisine.
Backyardburger Viborg
0.2 km
Central Viborg burger joint serving juicy, made-from-scratch burgers and fries in a relaxed, modern setting just off the main pedestrian streets.
Bone's Viborg
0.2 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.
Crispy Chicken
0.2 km
Quick, casual fried chicken and pizza in central Viborg—affordable fast-food convenience.
Khawand Pizzaria
0.2 km
Quarter-century pizzeria serving authentic Italian pizza and grilled specialties with genuine hospitality.
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.
Den Gyldne Okse
0.2 km
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.
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.
Guldkalven
0.2 km
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
0.3 km
Refined European cuisine and premium beef in central Viborg
Resturant ROD
0.3 km
Refined Nordic cuisine rooted in ingredient integrity and meticulous craftsmanship.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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.
Frølund Fashion Viborg
0.0 km
Long‑standing Danish womenswear boutique inside Sct. Mathias Centret, blending contemporary fashion, seasonal collections and friendly styling help in central Viborg.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
0.0 km
Scandinavian creativity meets affordable everyday joy in Viborg's most colorful gift shop.
PIECES Viborg
0.0 km
Compact Danish fashion boutique inside Sct. Mathias Centret, offering Scandinavian basics, trend pieces, and accessories for women in the heart of Viborg.
Zizzi - Viborg
0.0 km
Curve-focused Danish fashion in the heart of Viborg, offering modern plus-size womenswear, beach styles and friendly, relaxed shopping inside Sct. Mathias Centret.
Hunkemöller
0.0 km
Contemporary lingerie, swimwear and loungewear in Viborg’s Sct. Mathias Centret, with personal fitting help and a focused, comfortable boutique atmosphere.
Louise Viborg Aps
0.0 km
Compact, city‑center women’s fashion boutique in Viborg, offering curated brands, flattering fits and friendly styling help in a relaxed, street‑level setting.
NEYE Viborg
0.0 km
Specialist bag and luggage store in Viborg’s Sct. Mathias Centret, offering Scandinavian-style handbags, backpacks and suitcases for everyday use, school and travel.
Sct. Mathias Center
0.1 km
Compact indoor mall in Viborg’s pedestrian heart, combining everyday shopping, a supermarket and cafés just steps from the cathedral and historic streets.
Imerco
0.1 km
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.
Søsterne Grene
0.1 km
A calming Scandinavian treasure trove in central Viborg, filled with affordable décor, crafty inspiration and small everyday joys tucked inside Sct. Mathias Centret.
Rituals
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Luxury wellness rituals inspired by Eastern traditions, transforming everyday self-care into meaningful moments.
JACK & JONES
0.1 km
Central Viborg menswear stop for denim, casual staples and smart-casual outfits, set right on Sankt Mathias Gade beside the Sct. Mathias shopping center.
Only
0.1 km
Central Viborg women’s fashion store offering trend-led Danish style, strong denim selections and everyday wardrobe staples in a bright, modern boutique.
H&M
0.1 km
Contemporary fashion for every style and season in Viborg's shopping heart.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Ølluminati Brewbar
0.1 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.
Mathias Kælderen
0.2 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.
Terminalen I/S v/Carl Erik Agnskov M.Fl.
0.2 km
Unpretentious central Viborg bar with friendly staff, late weekend hours, affordable drinks and occasional karaoke nights in a laid-back pub setting.
Tema Bar
0.2 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
0.2 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.
CRAVE Bar
0.2 km
Cosy Viborg bodega and karaoke bar where cold beers, pool games and sing-along nights blend into an easygoing, late-night local hangout.
Rockabilly Bar
0.2 km
Craft beer meets 1950s rock and roll in Viborg's most distinctive beer bar.
Roxy Malt Viborg
0.2 km
Cosy Irish-style pub in central Viborg with specialty beers, cocktails, live music and a relaxed, grown-up atmosphere for unhurried nights out.
Holms Vinotek
0.3 km
Curated wines and artisanal tapas in a historic pharmacy turned sophisticated gathering place.
Sportspub Målet
0.3 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.
Café Børsen
0.4 km
A long‑standing Viborg café‑bar where Danish hygge, history and late‑night drinks meet in one cozy, central hangout on Gravene.
Bodega Hegnet
0.4 km
Viborg's cozy neighborhood bar where affordable drinks, free pool, and live music create genuine local warmth.
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.
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
12.4 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
- Colorful Aesthetics
For the architecture buff
- Modern
- Art & Design
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Photowalk
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Business Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly