Discover Middle Jutland from The Ancient Road
Not too long ago, Viborg was a capital that united trails from near and far. This is where the cathedral of Viborg could be found, this is where kings were crowned and this is where the Landsting, a former part of the Danish parliament, was located.
Local attractions on The Ancient Road Viborg-Jelling
The Viborg Lakes
The Viborg Lakes Nørresø and Søndersø are situated in the middle of town and offer both beautiful walking paths, swimming and fishing.
Hærvejstæppet (embroidered wall hanging)
Hærvejen - the main road of Jutland.
Before the cars and the railways, travelling overland was an arduous undertaking. Often the roads were nothing more than a couple of wheel tracks, and rain could pr...
Viborg Plantage
"Viborg Plantation" has the lay-out of a classical plantation with long straight lines.
Viborg Swimming Bath
Modern swimming baths with warm water pool, slide, activity centre and solarium, massage, wellness centre and much more.
De fem Halder - The Five Barrows near Viborg
Visit the landscape of Hald where once the five 'Halder' were situated. Here, you can experience 800 years of history within walking distance between the Dollerup Hills and the Hald lake.
Kong Knaps Dige
Stenholt Skov
Stenholt Skov is a protected forest near Engesvang. It consists primarily of oak scrub and holds various ancient relics: Prehistoric mounds, stone formations, traces of a marl track, and the ruins of ...
Bølling Sø
Bølling Sø is a recreated lake between Engesvang, Funder and Kragelund parishes in Central Jutland. The lake, which has a surface of 360 hectares, was recreated in 2004 - 2005 on the waterfront west o...
Rørbæk Lake, Tinnet Krat and the Gudenåen spring
Experience the fantastic nature around Rørbæk Lake, Tinnet Krat and the spring from Gudenåen with beautiful hiking trails, the remains of a spring water bathing facility from the 1930s and a rich wild...
Kongernes Jelling – home of the Viking kings
The Kongernes Jelling (home of the Viking kings) experience centre at the Jelling Monuments invites the whole family to explore Jelling of the Viking Age. Through unique and modern digital sensory exp...