Sct. Mathias Centret
Compact indoor mall in Viborg’s pedestrian heart, combining everyday shopping, a supermarket and cafés just steps from the cathedral and historic streets.
Sct. Mathias Centret is Viborg’s central shopping hub, set directly on the pedestrian street and within easy reach of the old town’s cathedral and historic quarter. This compact indoor mall gathers around 30 shops, cafés and the MENY supermarket under one roof, making it a practical stop for fashion, everyday essentials and a quick bite. With public toilets, service staff and generous free parking nearby, it works equally well as a brief shopping pause or a half-day urban outing in all kinds of weather.
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
- 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 10 am-3 pm
- Sunday 10 am-3 pm
Local tips
- Take advantage of the time‑limited free parking around the centre, but remember to set your parking disc as many spaces are municipally regulated.
- Plan grocery shopping at MENY at the end of your visit so you do not need to carry heavy bags while exploring Viborg’s cathedral and old town nearby.
- Weekday late afternoons are typically busier; arrive earlier in the day for a calmer experience and more relaxed browsing in the smaller shops.
- Use the indoor seating areas as a meeting point if you are exploring Viborg in a group and splitting up between shops or nearby attractions.
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 shopping heart in historic Viborg
Sct. Mathias Centret sits right in Viborg’s pedestrian zone, a modern shopping centre woven into one of Denmark’s oldest cathedral towns. Step inside from the cobbled streets and you move into a compact, bright mall where local life revolves around daily errands, coffee breaks and seasonal displays. The centre brings together roughly 30 shops along covered walkways, so you can browse in comfort regardless of the weather outside. It feels distinctly urban yet manageable in scale, a place you can cross in minutes or linger in for hours between nearby cultural sights.Shops, supermarket and everyday conveniences
At the heart of the mall you find the MENY supermarket, handy for picnic supplies, snacks or a full grocery shop. Around it, a mix of fashion outlets, shoe stores, accessories, beauty and lifestyle shops caters to most day‑to‑day needs, from Scandinavian clothing labels to practical outdoor wear. Scattered seating areas and café corners offer spots to pause with a coffee or light meal between errands. Public restrooms on the upper level, clear signage and information points make the building straightforward to navigate, even on a first visit or with limited time.Sheltered indoor promenades
Architecturally, Sct. Mathias Centret is more functional than flamboyant, but its interior is bright and enclosed, with skylights and broad corridors that create an easy indoor promenade. In colder months this sheltered space becomes an extension of the pedestrian street, where you can warm up between shops without straying far from the city centre. Windowfronts, simple modern finishes and occasional decorative elements around seasonal events keep the atmosphere lively without feeling overwhelming. For many visitors it serves as a convenient anchor point in Viborg’s compact downtown grid.Practical base between cathedral and culture
One of the centre’s main advantages is its location among key Viborg landmarks. Within a short walk lie Viborg Cathedral, the theatre and several museums, making the mall a logical base for combining sightseeing with errands or a meal. Generous municipal parking around the centre, much of it with limited free hours, lightens the logistics of a city visit. You can leave the car, explore the historic streets and green pockets nearby, then circle back here for groceries or a last‑minute souvenir before moving on.Year‑round stop for locals and travellers
Sct. Mathias Centret works as a weather‑proof stop on a winter day, a quick refuge from summer showers, or simply a central meeting point in Viborg. Opening hours stretch into the early evening on weekdays, with shorter trading on weekends, so it easily fits around other plans. Whether you are staying nearby, passing through on a regional trip or using Viborg as a base to explore central Jutland, the centre provides a straightforward, no‑nonsense place to stock up, grab a coffee and experience a slice of everyday Danish town life between the more historic sights.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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Landal Søhøjlandet
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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
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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
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
0.6 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
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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
0.7 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
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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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Historic fortress earthworks turned lakeside park, blending English-style landscaping, a unique Bible Garden and family-friendly play areas in central Viborg.
Agern Skulptur
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Willow Garden
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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
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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
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
0.2 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
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.
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
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.
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
0.3 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
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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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Central Viborg women’s fashion store offering trend-led Danish style, strong denim selections and everyday wardrobe staples in a bright, modern boutique.
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
0.2 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
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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.
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
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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
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
0.6 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
1.6 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
- Minimalist Designs
For the architecture buff
- Modern
- Landmarks
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Selfie Spots
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Day Trip
- Roadtrip Stop
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