Its central location gave the city great strategic importance , in political and religious matters , during the Middle Ages .
Viborg is one of the oldest cities in Denmark , with Viking settlements dating back to the late 8th century .
Viborg 's central location gave the city great strategic importance , in political and religious matters , during the Middle Ages .
Viborg is one of the oldest cities in Denmark , with Viking settlements dating back to the late 8th century .