Mathias Kælderen

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.

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Mathias Kælderen

Tucked beneath street level on Sankt Mathias Gade in central Viborg, Mathias Kælderen is a cosy, cellar-style bar that leans into Danish hygge with exposed brick, low ceilings and candlelit tables. Locals drift in for well-poured beer, classic spirits and unhurried conversation in a setting that feels more like an old-town living room than a modern pub. It is an easygoing spot for a relaxed drink after sightseeing or a long evening with friends in the historic heart of the city.

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Sankt Mathias Gade 60, Viborg, 8800, DK
+4586615088
Duration: 1 to 4 hours
Mid ranged
Indoor
Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

Monday 11 am-12 am
Tuesday 11 am-12 am
Wednesday 11 am-12 am
Thursday 11 am-2 am
Friday 11 am-5 am
Saturday 11 am-5 am
Sunday 1 pm-10 pm

Local tips

Aim for late afternoon or early evening if you prefer a quieter atmosphere before the weekend crowd fills the cellar space.
Try a Danish or regional beer on tap to pair the bar’s historic cellar setting with a local taste of Jutland brewing.
The low ceilings, steps and tight corners make the bar less suited to large prams or bulky luggage, so travel light when you visit.
Combine a stop here with a walk around Viborg’s cathedral and old streets for a full evening that mixes culture and nightlife.

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A cellar hideaway in Viborg’s old town

Step down from Sankt Mathias Gade and you leave the bustle of central Viborg behind as the street noise is replaced by the muffled hum of conversation and clink of glasses. Mathias Kælderen is set in a traditional vaulted basement, the kind of historic cellar space that once stored goods for merchants living above. Today, it functions as an intimate neighborhood bar, dimly lit and deliberately unpolished, with the feel of a long-established local institution rather than a polished cocktail lounge. The bar sits in one of the city’s central streets, a short stroll from Viborg’s cathedral quarter. That proximity to the old town’s churches and cobbled lanes adds a subtle sense of history; you can easily imagine similar cellars here centuries ago. Inside, thick walls, low arches and cool air remind you that you are a couple of steps below street level, in a room that has likely had many lives before becoming a watering hole.

Rustic atmosphere with a touch of nostalgia

The interior is all about warmth and simplicity: exposed brick, worn wood and small tables clustered close together under low ceilings. Lighting tends toward the soft and amber-toned, creating pockets of privacy along the walls while keeping the bar counter itself a lively focal point. Details such as framed memorabilia, old signs and time-smoothed furniture add a nostalgic edge, evoking a classic Danish værtshus rather than a modern design bar. There is an easy informality to the space. People linger over their drinks, card games might appear at a corner table, and the soundtrack stays comfortably in the background rather than dominating the room. On busier evenings the main bar area can feel pleasantly packed, while side nooks provide slightly quieter corners for conversation. The overall impression is of a place that rewards staying put rather than hopping on to the next venue.

Drinks for unhurried evenings

Mathias Kælderen focuses on the essentials: draught and bottled beer, straightforward wines and familiar spirits. You can expect a mix of mainstream labels and a few more characterful choices, often including Danish or regional brews. The bartenders are used to regulars who know what they like, but they are equally comfortable suggesting something if you are undecided, whether that is a darker beer for a winter evening or something lighter for a warm day. The bar leans more toward drinks than dining. Any snacks or light bites, if available, are there to support the main act rather than constitute a full meal. This makes the venue particularly suited to a pre-dinner drink before exploring Viborg’s restaurant scene, or as a nightcap destination after an evening meal nearby. With extended hours toward the end of the week, it also works as a final stop on a longer night out in the city center.

Rhythm of the week and best times to visit

During the day and early evening, the bar is comparatively relaxed. It can be a comfortable spot to rest tired feet after walking through Viborg’s historic streets, especially if you appreciate a quieter room and space to talk. Later in the evening, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays, the atmosphere becomes livelier as groups of friends settle in for the night and the cellar fills with conversation and laughter. Because seating is spread across several small areas, the sense of crowding depends as much on where you sit as on the number of people present. Choosing a table a little away from the bar counter usually results in a calmer experience, even when the venue is close to capacity. Solo visitors generally find it easy enough to blend in, while couples and small groups can usually carve out their own corner without too much difficulty.

Part of a broader Viborg evening

Mathias Kælderen fits naturally into a wider exploration of Viborg’s compact center. Its central location means you can combine a visit with nearby cultural sights during the day or with other bars and restaurants in the evening. It works equally well as a starting point for a night out, when the energy is still building, or as a place to wind down later on, when the cellar’s warm lighting and solid walls feel particularly protective against the elements outside. Dress codes and formality are of little concern here; the emphasis is on comfort and company. Whether you drop in for a single beer while planning the rest of your evening, or let time slip by as the hours stretch toward closing, the bar offers a stable, familiar setting. In a city where history is very visible above ground, this cellar bar adds another layer to Viborg’s character, providing an atmospheric, low-key environment in which to experience Danish hygge after dark.

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A cellar hideaway in Viborg’s old town

Rustic atmosphere with a touch of nostalgia

Drinks for unhurried evenings

Rhythm of the week and best times to visit

Part of a broader Viborg evening

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Vi er Viborg

Viborg View

Oberst J.C. Lunds Plads

Befrielsessten i Ravnstrup

Museum Salling

Bølling Lake

Store Troldhøj

Slotsholmen

Springvand

Jutland's Automobile Museum

silkeborg

Museum Silkeborg, Papirmuseet

Statue of Michael Drewsen

Museum Silkeborg, Hovedgården

Tollundmanden

Unmissable attractions to see

Latinerhaven

Skovgaard Museum in Viborg

Viborg Museum - Administration

Vægtertorvet

Viborg Cathedral

Domkirkekvarteret i Viborg

Museum Wibergis

Viborg Kunsthal

Bible Garden

Peak 12 Hotel

Borgvold Park

Agern Skulptur

Willow Garden

Søparken

Klosterskoven

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