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Roskilde

In the cathedral city of Roskilde you can experience world heritage, Vikings and rock music

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3-hour kayak intro course at Vigen beach

2. June 2022

During summertime you can join a course for beginners who want a basic introduction to sea kayaking. The purpose is to provide the best conditions so you can get out in a sea kayak. You will be taught proper use of equipment, how to get safely out and home again, turning and balancing techniques. During the 3 hours you can practice and get tips and tricks.

Get to know Roskilde

19. May 2022

Explore Roskilde on a walking tour of Roskilde. As we wander through the city’s historical streets, you can find out why Roskilde was a leading religious centre in the middle ages, and get an understanding of life in modern Denmark with its traditions, beliefs and not least hygge. Buy tickets:

Exhibition If your bicycle was a Viking ship

28. April 2022

The exhibition If your bicycle was a Viking ship compares a top-tuned and feather-light racing bike with the zenith of Viking Age technology: the long and narrow warship, built for high speed. Searching for similarities between the two is not as crazy as it might initially seem.

Guided Tours: Vikingships and Tour De France racing bikes

28. April 2022

Join the daily tours at 3pm at the Viking Ship Museum, where they will pay tribute to the Tour de France. Listen to stories of battles that had an impact on power in Europe, a story that is later immortalized on the Bayeux tapestry. Also hear about design and construction similarities between road racers and Viking-age warships Guided tours in English every day from 27 june to 3 July at 3pm

Tour de France

10. January 2022

On Saturday 2 July 2022, the world's largest cycling race, the Tour de France, will come to Fjordlandet when the Grand Départ riders cycle through the scenic destination. Roskilde is the starting city for the 2nd stage of the Tour de France and then the tour goes through Lejre

World Heritage Site Day in Roskilde

10. January 2022

Roskilde Cathedral has been designated as "unique value for all mankind" by UNESCO. Come to World Heritage Day, and get to know more about how the red bricks have acquired Roskilde on the world map.

Opera Hedeland

19. March 2021

Opera Hedeland is Denmark's largest permanent outdoor stage and forms the setting for great opera experiences every year. Experience AIDA in open air on 5, 12 and 13 August 2022.

Daily guided tours in english

28. November 2019

Join the free daily guided tours at the Vikingship Museum in Roskilde - Here focus is on the five original Viking ships from Skuldelev, exhibited in the Viking Ships Hall.

The Roskilde Agricultural and Country Fair

22. March 2019

Denmark's largest The Roskilde Agricultural and Country Fair show is in Roskilde. Come and pat the horse, kick to huge tractor tires, taste Danish farming, watch the rabbits jump and hear the chickens cackle.

Roskilde Festival 2022

6. February 2019

Roskilde Festival is the Nordic region's largest festival, where rock, pop, electronic music, hip hop and world music are played in many genres. Also experience world-class events, talks and art installations. Roskilde festival is 8 days with music, art, activism, camping and freedom

Producenter

Bunker af Vin

19. May 2022

Bunker of Wine - Experience a Roskilde bunker from the 40s, where Andreas and Stefan store, sell and offer wine tasting. You are welcome in the bunker every Saturday from 11.00 -14.00

Mikkel Friis-Holm Chokolade

10. December 2021

Friis-Holm produces world-class chocolate! Friis-Holm Chocolate is set in the world by Mikkel Friis-Holm with the aim of making the world's best chocolate.

GetSpirits

10. December 2021

GetSpirits Distillery is a rum and gin distillery located in Roskilde. All rum and gin are handcrafted.

Vin-à-vis

1. November 2021

Curious about natural wine? Small cozy natural wine shop located in a cozy side street in the heart of Roskilde

Caseus Ost & Delikatesser

1. November 2021

Caseus Cheese & Delicatessen - Sells fantastic taste experiences and has a large and exquisite selection of cheeses, sausages and freshly baked bread from its own bakery.

Just Coffee

24. October 2021

Just Coffee in Roskilde is an organic and sustainable coffee roastery that imports high-quality specialty coffee based on sustainable principles.

Herslev Bryghus - idyllisk landsby - Roskilde - Lejre - økologisk gårdbryggeri - tap room café - ølsmagning - events - gårdbutik

Herslev Brewery

2. August 2021

Herslev Bryghus is lovely, organic food, delicious products and of course - lots of delicious beer!

Snoremark

16. July 2021

At the organic farm Snoremark in Roskilde, exciting experiences with mead and cider produced from local ingredients await.

Artikler

48 hours in Roskilde: Rock, Vikings, World Heritage

17. March 2022

Guide to 48 hours in Roskilde: Rock and roll, Vikings and World Heritage

Transport information

20. July 2021

How to get around the fjord country by car, bus, bicycle or by public transport. Guide to renting a car and bicycles in Lejre, Roskilde and Frederikssund

The anemones are blooming

8. March 2021

Boserup Skov is well known for the beautiful and cheerful flower called “Anemone”. Come and walk in the nature and see the unique flowers in bloom!

Explore the Tour de France route in Fjordlandet

9. June 2020

On Saturday 2 July 2022 cyclists will begin the second stage of Tour de France in Fjordlandet. Grab your bike and ride along world champion Mads Pedersen’s path

Fjordlandet- where adventures begin

3. April 2020

Fjordlandet is 30 minutes from Copenhagen and is home to Denmark’s important Viking sites, Roskilde Cathedral UNESCO and unique scenery by Roskilde Fjord

Farm fresh organic produce

1. February 2020

Visit wonderful farm shops near Copenhagen in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund. Quality products available direct from the field

Viking adventures

22. February 2019

Fjordlandet is genuine Viking history, but where to begin?

10 beautiful walks: A guide

21. February 2019

Stick your mobile phone in your pocket, take a deep breath and enjoy the varied landscape, fresh country air and history that surrounds you.

Mad og drikke

LOCAL BY ME

4. March 2022

Shop and café with locally produced products primarily from Zealand. When you buy products from LOCAL BY ME, you support several small manufacturers

Restaurant Upstairs

24. January 2022

Et oplagt hvilested på Roskildes handelsstrøg med klassisk dansk mad og hjemlig atmosfære.

Svogerslev Kro

24. January 2022

På Svogerslev Kro laves der mad fra bunden af råvarer fra dansk jord og lokale ildsjæle, og det er altid årstiden og det danske vejr, der dikterer, hvad der er på menuen.

Café Knarr – New Nordic Vikingfood

10. December 2021

Enjoy the atmosphere on Museumsøen and eat New Nordic Viking food in the café; raw materials which were known by the Vikings, so there is neither potatoes, tomatoes or cucumbers, but flatbread, angelica, sea buckthorn and pearl barley.

RAVEN – Gimles Café

10. December 2021

In the café you can, among other things, experience small live concerts, lectures, debate evenings etc. The café always has vegetarian and vegan dishes and you do not go wrong in the city if you try the place's brunch and the cafe's legendary Gimleburger!

Café Fru Jørgensen

15. November 2021

Short distance from Roskilde pedestrian street and Roskilde Museum - you will find Café Fru Jørgensen, who takes pride in the fact that everything is made from scratch from honest ingredients.

WHY Food and Cocktails i Roskilde skandinavisk-asiatisk køkken - hyggelig baggård - udeservering - cocktails

WHY Food & Cocktails

15. November 2021

Inspirations from Scandinavian / Asian cuisine combined with delicious cocktails, in cozy surroundings.

Grundsmag Økologisk spisehus

22. October 2021

Grundsmags spisehus i hjertet af Roskilde laver ærlig og god mad af de bedste økologiske råvarer

Restaurant Bryggergården

14. October 2021

Restaurant Bryggergården is centrally located on the pedestrian street, close to Roskilde Cathedral.

Røde Port

14. October 2021

Røde Port is a brewery, bistro and bottleshop.

Raadhuskælderen

17. September 2021

Raadhuskælderen is a popular restaurant in Roskilde. Located in the city center, only 50 meters from Roskilde Cathedral

Conditoriet

6. September 2021

Visit the cozy and passionate bakery in Roskilde: delicious cakes, good bread, sandwiches and coffee. Remember it is possible to order online.

Pipers Hus

6. September 2021

Pipers Hus is located in the middle of scenic surroundings in Byparken. The restaurant offers good and honest food, made from scratch and with lots of love.

M/S Sagafjord

27. July 2021

Take a cruise in the Vikings' wake on Roskilde Fjord with M / S Sagafjord and enjoy delicious food.

Sct. Hans Garden

16. July 2021

Sct. Hans Garden consists of a workshop building with a cafe and a small shop.

Restaurant Vigen

12. July 2021

Restaurant Vigen is beautifully located right next to Roskilde Fjord and serves gourmet food for lunch and dinner.

Florentz Café & Brasserie

12. July 2021

Florentz Cafe & Brasserie is located in the heart of Roskilde and offers cafe classics spiced with delicious evening dishes

Oplevelser

Roskilde Guides

15. February 2022

Roskilde Guides is a local network of professional guides, conveying the stories from Roskilde and Lejre

Roskilde Cykelcenter

14. February 2022

Roskilde rent and sales of bicycles and everything you need when you cycle

Roskilde Kunstforening

7. February 2022

Experience exhibitions and events for children and adults all year round in the Art Association in the heart of Roskilde

Amfibius kayak

21. December 2021

Enjoy safe guided kayak tours on the Fjord in stable kayaks with the whole family, your partner or colleagues.

Guide: 8 beautiful walks

26. November 2021

Relish the peace and quiet and soft forest floor under your feet as you head out on one of Fjordlandet’s many walks and hiking trails.

A guide to the best fishing spots in Fjordlandet

23. November 2021

Fjordlandet is the place for anglers who want good catches and great nature experiences in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund

The anemones are blooming

23. November 2021

Boserup Forest in Roskilde is known for the beautiful flower “Anemone”. walk in the nature and see the unique flowers in bloom

The Fjord route – Route 40

22. November 2021

Experience The Fjord path, which is one of Denmark's most beautiful cycling routes.

Jyllingeloop – cycle route

22. November 2021

On the Jyllingesløjfen cycle route, you will pass burial mounds and unique viewpoints over the fjord.

The Tour de France route

22. November 2021

In 2022, the Grand Départ riders will pass through the scenic Fjordlandet along Denmark’s most beautiful fjords, Roskilde Fjord and Isefjord.

Outdoor Adventures

4. November 2021

Outdoor Adventures in Roskilde offers guided hiking and kayaking tours in National Park Skjoldungernes Land. Rent paddleboard and kayak

Gimle

17. September 2021

Experience music and culture at the venue Gimle, which is Roskilde's regional venue and youth culture house.

Sankt Laurentius Kirkeruin

26. July 2021

Sankt Laurentius in Roskilde is 1000 years of history gathered in one place!

Gallery Malmstrup

18. May 2021

Pia Malmstrup is a Danish artist. Pia's work is dominated by the sometimes conflicting notions of chaos and order, abstract and real.

Kunstsmedjen at Musicon

18. May 2021

KunstSmedjen at Musicon in Roskilde is an art workshop, artist studio, gallery, art school and stage for music and performance.

Gallery Koé

18. May 2021

Welcome to Galleri Koé by the well-known Roskilde artist Henri Koé. Gallery Koé is the place for abstract visual art.

Glasgalleriet

11. May 2021

Welcome to the glass gallery by Skak Snitker - with a working workshop, exhibition and shop in the old gasworks at Roskilde Harbor.

Museet for Samtidskunst

12. February 2021

The Museum of Contemporary Art works with sound art, performance art, video art and other art forms that have helped to renew the perception of art

Hedelands Veteranbane

1. February 2021

Take a trip with the old veteran train in Hedeland Roskilde. Every Sunday throughout the summer.

Oscar Car Rental

25. January 2021

Oscar car rental offers car rental from DKK 249 per. day. In Fjordlandet you will find rental offices in Roskilde, Frederikssund, Lejre and Jægerspris.

Fjordlandet Outdoor

21. November 2019

Fjordlandet Outdoor offers guided tours in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund in Kayak, bike and MTB

Roskilde monastery

27. March 2019

Roskilde Kloster is the first noble convent in Denmark.

RAGNAROCK - Museet for pop, rock og ungdomskultur

RAGNAROCK Museum

5. March 2019

RAGNAROCK is a contemporary cultural history museum of pop, rock and youth culture in Roskilde.

Lützhøfts Old Grocer’s Shop

5. March 2019

Charming living museum that captures an old grocer's shop's cosy interior as it looked in the 1920s.

Roskilde Museum

1. March 2019

Roskilde Museum presents the city of Roskilde’s cultural history but also finds and artefacts from the area, dating from the Stone Age till today.

Roskilde Cathedral- UNESCO World Heritage

1. March 2019

Experience this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Roskilde, which houses the royal tombs of 39 Danish kings and queens.

Vikingeskibsmuseet i Roskilde - Roskilde Fjord - Havhingsten

Viking Ship Museum

3. February 2019

The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde provides a glimpse into the life of the Vikings. On display at the museum are five authentic thousand-year-old Viking ships

Overnatning

B&B Roskilde City Bed & Kitchen lejlighed

Bb Roskilde City- bed and kitchen

11. January 2022

Velkommen til Bed and Breakfast Roskilde City – Bed & Kitchen. Her kan I bo centralt i en villa i et lille hyggeligt stræde i gåafstand til Roskilde Domkirke.

Zleep Hotel Prindsen Roskilde

10. January 2022

Beautiful, classic and atmospheric hotel in central Roskilde with walking distance to most attractions.

Autocamper stellplads in Hedeland

25. November 2021

Smuk beliggenhed i det naturskønne Hedeland nær Roskilde.

Lærkevang camper parking

25. November 2021

Cozy place on a small country house near Roskilde.

Kærgaard Bed & Breakfast

15. November 2021

Stay at Kærgaard B&B in Roskilde and in scenic surroundings with a view of Roskilde Cathedral.

Lindegaarden Bed & Breakfast

27. July 2021

A unique place in a fantastic nature and with its very own personality.

Roskilde Camping

13. July 2021

Roskilde Camping is a beautifully located campsite in Fjordlandet with all pitches idyllically located with a view of Roskilde Fjord and Roskilde Cathedral.

Scandic Roskilde Park

13. July 2021

Welcome to Scandic Roskilde. The obvious choice for business and leisure in Fjordlandet. Close to Roskilde city with a unique location and beautiful views of the park and lake.

Danhostel Roskilde

13. July 2021

The hostel is attractively located in the city's unique harbor environment, close to green areas and Roskilde city center.

Comwell Roskilde - hotel - Roskilde Fjord - nordisk stemning

Comwell Hotel Roskilde

13. July 2021

The Comwell Roskilde hotel has ideal facilities for all kinds of conferences, meetings and exhibitions. It is located close to Roskilde city and only 30 min. from Copenhagen, so it’s easy for your participants to get to and from the meeting or conference.