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Copenhagen Sprint – 235.7 km starting in Roskilde

Cycling route: The Jyllinge Loop

Experience a scenic bike route on the eastern side of Roskilde Fjord. Start and end in Jyllinge, and enjoy attractions such as Just Coffee, Snoremark apple mead, ancient burial mounds, and views over Roskilde Fjord. Visit Gundsømagle and discover unique 12th-century church paintings in Kirkerup Church. It’s perfect for a day trip filled with rich natural experiences.
Mand der står på SUP-board med padel i hånden på Roskilde Fjord. Taget ved Vigen Strandpark. Roskildes skyline er i baggrunden, hvor man kan se

SUP – Stand Up Paddle in Fjordlandet

Experience Fjordlandet from the waterside with this Stand Up Paddle (SUP) guide. Find the best places to SUP as well as places to rent board and gear. Stand up paddle is a perfect activity for both children and adults, experience Fjordlandet on a paddleboard today!
De lokale anbefaler fjordlandets oplevelser

Guides to Fjordlandet: Locals recommend

Cool guides to Fjordlandet - Meet the locals and get unique recommendations for experiences in Fjordlandet, Frederikssund, Roskilde and Lejre

Experience Fjordlandet by bike

Great experiences await you in Fjordlandet near Copenhagen and many of them outdoors! UNESCO World Heritage, the beautiful fjords and nature of the national park

Unique events in Fjordlandet

The biggest events of the year in Fjordlandet. See what's on in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund all year round
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Alternative accommodation in Fjordlandet

Alternative accommodation in Fjordlandet

Outdoor experiences

Experience beautiful and varied nature when you visit Fjordlandet on a hike, cycling holiday or other outdoor experiences

Mountainbiking i Fjordlandet

Test your skills on the many great and challenging mountain bike trails in Roskilde, Lejre, and Frederikssund.

Summer holiday in Fjordlandet

Fjordlandet is full of experiences for children and families during the summer holidays. Lejre, Roskilde and Frederikssund have many experiences. Read more in the guide for summer holidays

Best cycling routes in Fjordlandet

Explore a variety of scenic bike routes in Fjordlandet. Cycle through Roskilde, Lejre, and Frederikssund, located near Copenhagen.
Sommer get away for voksne i fjordlandet

Summer get-away in Fjordlandet

Summer get-away in Fjordlandet - Enjoy a getaway to the land of adventure and sagas in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund

Oplevelser

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Bolund – A Remnant of the Ice Age

In the heart of Fjordlandet, north of Risø near Roskilde, you’ll find the unique and protected peninsula of Bolund.

Roskilde Festival

Experience the energy of Roskilde Festival: 115,000 attendees and pure music passion at Denmark's largest nonprofit festival.
Hedeland Naturpark

Hedeland Naturpark

Hedeland Nature Park is a large, unique natural and recreational area featuring a distinctive and spectacular landscape. Once a gravel pit, it has now been transformed into an exciting destination filled with a recreational experiences.

Parktearet

Parkteatret is a charming local theater with a cozy atmosphere. Here, you'll find a varied program of theater performances, concerts, and stand-up comedy for both children and adults.
LYS på kulturen! Kom til kulturpolitisk valgdebat på RAGNAROCK

Iconic architecture on Zealand, near Copenhagen

Iconic Architecture Near Copenhagen: Explore Roskilde, Lejre, and Frederikssund
Kajakmanden i roskilde fjord

Kajakmanden

Water adventures that everyone can join! Kayak rentals at a great price on an hourly or daily basis. You can also participate in guided tours, corporate events, and take kayaking courses.

Gundsømagle sø and rørskov

On the unique walkway through Zealand's largest reed forest, you will feel completely lost in nature.
Roskilde Guides

Roskilde Guides

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

Frederikssund Golfklub

Beautifully located golf club with fantastic views of Roskilde Fjord.

Guide: 8 beautiful walks

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

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

Can you find the trolls Måne Mor (Moon Mother), Galde Anders (Happy Anders) and Runde Rie (Round Rie)?

Swimming Spots in Fjordlandet

Fancy a swim? Here you can find information about good places to swim in Fjordlandet.

The Fjord route – Route 40

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

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

S/S Skjelskør steamboat

Skjelskør steamboat is a historic steamboat and over 100 years old
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Frederikssund Viking Games

Visit Frederikssund Viking Games in the summer - Theater of life of the Vikings is shown, dramatic stories about power, greed, love and comedy
Spillestedet Gimle Roskilde

Gimle

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

Sankt Laurentius Kirkeruin

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

Get out in nature with Hornsherred's Nature Express. The Nature Express brings people out in the area of skibby, Fredrikssund. 

Kunstsmedjen at Musicon

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

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

Working studio for the visual artist Helle Borg Hansen in Skibby Frederikssund.
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Gunhilds Galleri

Welcome to studio, gallery and unique butterfly garden. The children can draw and paint while the adults visit the gallery
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Museet for Samtidskunst

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

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

Fjordlandet Outdoor

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

The last of 13 historic water mills that once dotted the landscape in Elverdam Valley near Aastrup Manor Estate.
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Roskilde monastery

Roskilde Kloster is the first noble convent in Denmark.

Frederikssund Viking settlement

A free, open-air museum with Viking pit houses and an authentic long house.
RAGNAROCK - Museet for pop, rock og ungdomskultur

RAGNAROCK Museum

RAGNAROCK is a contemporary cultural history museum of pop, rock and youth culture in Roskilde.
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Lützhøfts Old Grocer’s Shop

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

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.
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Roskilde Cathedral- UNESCO World Heritage

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

Frederikssund Museum Færgegården

Learn about the evolution of how human beings have used Roskilde Fjord throughout history.

Jægerspris Castle

Visit the charming, historic hunting lodge that became Frederik VII and Countess Danner's residence.
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Selsø Castle and Museum

Time stands still at Selsø Castle. The ghost stories and the many nooks and crannies make the castle something special, for both adults and children.
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Willumsens Museum

Willumsens Museum in Frederikssund is a color explosion in all the colors of the rainbow - just to stimulate the senses in both children and adults.

Artikler

48 hours in Roskilde

Guide to Roskilde: Vikings, Ragnarock Museum, and UNESCO World Heritage

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

Sarah Green – Experiences at Roskilde Fjord

Fantastic experiences at Roskilde Fjord: Kayaking, glamping, SUP and cycling on the Fjordstien. A collaboration with Sarah Green and VisitFjordlandet
Ledreborg Slot og slotspark

A day in Lejre

Guide: A day in Gl. Lejre
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Guide: 72 hours in and around Hornsherred

Guide: 72 hours in and around Hornsherred and Fjordlandet
48 hours in Roskilde

48 hours in Roskilde: Rock, Vikings, World Heritage

Guide to 48 hours in Roskilde: Rock and roll, Vikings and World Heritage
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Sarah Green – Hiking on the Skjoldungestien trail

Sarah in the Green - A Hike in Zealand: Skjoldungestien - collaboration with Sarah Green and VisitFjordlandet
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Sarah in the Green – The fjord path by bike

Sarah in the Green – The fjord path by bike - the stretch between Svanholm and Jægerspris castle

Transport information

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

Angling with children

VisitFjordlandet har samlet en guide over gode fiskesteder for børn. Derudover har vi bedt den lokale fiskeentusiast, Anders Rugbjerg Hoppe, om at komme med lidt gode steder at tage ungerne med hen på fisketur.

Explore the Tour de France route in Fjordlandet

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

Overnatning

Ørsted Outdoor – Nature camping

A small, cozy nature campsite in Viby with space for 30 units, located in a beautiful natural area offering fun activities such as a fishing lake, football golf, and Grolf.
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Nordgaarden Vaccation apartments

Personal contact with the guests, country atmosphere and comfortable accommodation are all important values at Nordgården.
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Overnight in shelter in Svanholm’s forest

Overnight at Svanholm in a shelter with direct access to nature trails in the forest. On the site are 2 shelters, each with room for 5 sleeping, and you also have the opportunity to pitch your own tent. There is a covered dining area, as well as firewood for free use. In the square is an old-fashioned 'das' and tap water.
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Wooden tent in Svanholm’s forests

Get an experience close to nature in Svanholm's old forests. We have set up your wooden tent in advance, so you just have to bring your sleeping gear.
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Kærgaard Bed & Breakfast

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

Lindegaarden Bed & Breakfast

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

Bautahøj

Bautahøj Conference Center provides gastronomic excellence and world-class service.
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Roskilde Camping

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

Solbakken Naturistcamping is located in a protected area directly next to the Isefjord, Solbakken is ideal for both day visits, weekend stays and holidays.
Skjalm Hvide Hotel

Skjalm Hvide Hotel, restaurant and a place to meet

Welcome to Skjalm Hvide Hotel – 3 star hotel close to Copenhagen.
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Scandic Roskilde Park

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.
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DCU Camping, Kulhuse

DCU Camping, Kulhuse is beautifully situated next to the Isefjord and has a sandy beach, as well as pitches for tents and caravans. The ideal family campsite in Fjordlandet.
Danhostel Roskilde

Danhostel Roskilde

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

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.

Mad og drikke

Cake Creations cafe

Cake Creations

Smagfulde kager og søde sager til hverdag og fest. Hos Cake Creations bydes du velkommen af duften af friske bær, sød vanilje, ristede nødder, fyldig chokolade, og varme, friskbagte kager.

Café Fjordliv

Welcome to a relaxed and atmospheric respite with the most beautiful view of Roskilde Fjord, and with a focus on the good craftsmanship in both the ingredients and the food served.

Chefs Cottage and Garden Café

Welcome to Chefs Cottage and Garden Café - Delicious catering is offered here and in the summer months you can eat in the cozy and green garden café
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ÆRLIGT

"Ærligt" is a completely honest bakery, coffee bar & ice cream dairy- here they do not compromise on quality, ingredients or the smile of the guests!
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Restaurant Kalvø

Restaurant in Frederikssund with a unique view of Roskilde Fjord that offers classic food with a passion for solid ingredients and good craftsmanship.
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RAVEN – Gimles Café

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!
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Røde Port

Røde Port is a brewery, bistro and bottleshop.
Restaurant Raadhuskælderen i Roskilde

Raadhuskælderen

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

Butique and Cafe Dejlighed

Experience Ejby's cozy farm café and lifestyle shop with one of Denmark's most beautiful views of "Dejligheden". It serves coffee, cake, tapas and ice cream in a rural setting and calm atmosphere.
Rustik Bageriet

Rustic Bakery

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

Pipers Hus

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 på Roskilde Fjord

M/S Sagafjord

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

Sannes coffee in Frederikssund offers coffee, tea, chocolate and other delicacies.
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Sct. Hans Garden

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

Restaurant Vigen

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

At the end of Denmark's longest avenue, Herthadalen is beautifully hidden in the forest in National Park Skjoldungernes Land. Herthadalen has an uncompromising view on local ingredients, quality and ecology.

Producenter

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LangeLinie Wine

Experience a local wine yard and get on a guided tour which is arranged for groups of min. 6 people - here you will experience the vineyards and have a wine tasting 
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Just Coffee

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

Stensbølgård farm shop

Stensbølgård, an organic farm and farm shop

Herslev Brewery

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

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

Delicious, local and cold temptations in the old dairy in Jægerspris. At Hansens IsCafé, all your ice cream dreams come true.
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Hegnsholt 

Hegnsholt in Lejre has a love for animals, people and nature. Here you can experience the farm's organic animals up close and shop for local produce in the farm shop.
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Svanholm Storkollektiv

Visit Svanholm in Frederikssund - Denmark's largest collective with a shop full of local produce and overnight in the shelter in the forrest
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About us

Fjordlandet, or Fjord Country, covers the scenic areas around Roskilde Fjord and Isefjord. The towns and landscape of Fjordlandet are filled with vibrant stories, while its harbours are abuzz with activity. On a summer day you’ll encounter beach guests, sailors, fishermen, nature lovers, birdwatchers, history buffs and Viking enthusiasts.

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