Viborg Cathedral

Visit Viborg's famous cathedral – the largest granite church in the world.

With its twin towers, Viborg Cathedral stands proudly in the townscape, bearing witness to centuries of history as one of the city's most beautiful landmarks. The Cathedral is the largest granite church in the world and is open to visitors when church services or ceremonies are not taking place.

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Entrance fee: 10 DKK
The entrance fee is paid in cash at the church collection box or via MobilePay.
Admission is free for those attending services, for children aged 0–14, and for residents of Viborg.

Groups are welcome. If you are a group of more than 15 people, please contact the church staff in advance to reserve seating.

Guided tours of Viborg Cathedral can be arranged through the church staff. You can read more on the Cathedral’s website here.
If you prefer to explore the Cathedral on your own, there are many historical elements to discover.

The Murdered King
In front of the kneeler lies a large black stone marking the grave of King Erik V (Klipping), who was buried here after his murder at Finderup Barn on St. Cecilia's Night, November 22, 1286.
To conceal the 56 stab wounds, church staff dressed his body in red silk before placing it in a lead-lined coffin alongside his mighty broadsword.

The Hidden Church
Descending the staircase, you will find "The Hidden Church" – Bishop Eskild's crypt, the oldest Romanesque room in Denmark.
In the northern crypt chapel lies a rare granite coffin, carved from a single block of stone.
In the southern chapel, you can visit St. Kjeld’s Well, where many sick people, especially the blind, were said to have been healed.

The World’s Largest Church Decoration by a Single Artist
The Cathedral’s interior features the world’s largest church decoration created by a single artist. Joakim Skovgaard painted a magnificent series of frescoes depicting the Protestant picture Bible.
The decoration was carefully restored in 2020 by the National Museum of Denmark and now appears as fresh and vibrant as when it was first inaugurated in 1906.

Viborg Domkirke
Sct. Mogens Gade 4
8800 Viborg
English | Viborg Domkirke