Lejre
Steeped in history, Lejre offers an abundance of unique nature and delicious organic foods.
Lejre is close to the big city, making it an excellent choice for a getaway. Explore the Viking halls of Denmark’s mythical kings at Lejre Museum, live like a Viking at the Land of Legends Lejre or visit Egholm Castle to see its extensive collection of weapons.
Don’t forget to breathe in the country air and enjoy the wonderful natural surroundings that helped make Lejre part of Skjoldungernes Land National Park. Go for a peaceful walk along the paths of Skjoldungestierne, which lead through grasslands and undulating hills, or enjoy the rush of mountain biking on the challenging MTB trails in Bidstrup Forests.
Be sure to stop by one of the area’s local breweries or farm shops, where you can load up on healthy organic foods and enjoy a home-brewed beer.
Top 10 attractions
in Lejre
Click on the attractions below for more information.
3 things you might not know about Lejre
1. Mythical kings and Beowulf – The birthplace of Denmark
The birthplace of Denmark is nestled in the hills of the hamlet of Gl. Lejre. Legend has it that Lejre was once the seat of ancient kings, the Scyldingas, who left their traces on the landscape. Here the legendary hero Beowulf fought ferociously to defend King Roar’s royal hall. Mysterious royal halls, ancient passage graves and stone ships invite your imagination to run wild.
2. Denmark’s longest avenue – Ledreborg Allé
Tree-lined Ledreborg Allé, where some trees are over two-hundred years old, is 7 km long and leads to beautiful Ledreborg Palads and its Baroque garden, where open air concerts are held in summer. On the avenue not far from the palace is Maglebro, a granit bridge dating back to 1755 that crosses the Kornerup Å fishpass.
3. Tadre Mill – Last of the historic water mills
Located in the middle of scenic Elverdam Valley, Tadre Mill is the last of 13 water mills that previously existed in the vicinity of Aastrup Manor Estate. The mill is still fully operational and serves as a visitor centre and cultural historical museum.
Where to sleep in Lejre
Borrevejle Camping
Gershøj Inn and Beach Hotel
Sonnerupgaard Manor Estate
Places to eat in Lejre
Gershøj Inn and Beach Hotel
Restaurant Fasaneriet
Skoemagerkroen – inn
🚴♀️👀Did you know that #ledreborgalle is the longest avenue in Denmark? More than 5 km long in beautiful surroundings in @nationalparkskjoldungernesland - Bonus info: this is also where the riders in @letourdefrance in 2021 will pass through! 💪🏻🚴♀️🚴🏻🚴🏻♂️ @mmutley 📸
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Thousands of tufted ducks arrive at Roskilde Fjord every winter. They stay here until spring, when they fly back north to their breeding sites. During the daytime, the ducks will rest at the lake, Kattinge Sø! Go watch them around sunset. An hour after sunset, the ducks will fly in huge numbers towards Roskilde Fjord, where they go to eat molluscs, worms, aquatic insects and some plants. It is a quite amazing site, when they fly out for dinner – the phenomenon is called ‘black moon’ by the locals. Thanks to @nationalparkskjoldungernesland 👍🏻
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What a weather! Many places you can however find beauty in the puddles like @susan.skree did here at Roskilde Harbor 👍🏻😊☔️💦💨 thanks for sharing!
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Happy holidays! Come and join the Best #winterholiday activities at the many museums and attractions in #Roskilde #Lejre and #frederikssund!
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Holiday with family week 7 and 8? #Visitfjordlandet and experience so much fun with your family outside in the beautiful nature or inside at one of the many museums! See the list of activities at our website (link in bio👆🏻) 📸 @martinkunzendorf @nationalparkskjoldungernesland
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Evening stroll around the UNESCO World heritage site in Roskilde! Have you tried that? Look at the amazing Blue light flows out of the Windows!
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Every Wednesday and Saturday from early morning to afternoon you can visit the city square in #Roskilde where the traditional market is on!
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🚴♀️ Cycling is the best way to experience Denmark! Because you can make small stops along your way and... find this type of view👀! Cycling in #Fjordlandet will get you back to nature, definitely enrich your day, your mood and your health! 💪🏻❤️🌳🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻🚴♀️. What’s not to like?
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Bonfire and view! Can you imagine the feeling of the beauty in the simple things as to sit and watch the nature here? We can definitely!👍🏻💪🏻🌳🌳🌳Thanks for sharing @mmutley 👍🏻
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Spring vibes in January in #visitfjordlandet! Have you spotted it yet?🌿🤪😀👍🏻🤸♀️Thanks for sharing @travel_with_nature
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Our Beautiful Nature is surprisingly stunning here captured so excellent by local photographer @askejorgensen
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Have you visited @willumsensmuseum yet? You can join the Public guided tours on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 14.00 - 15.00. The tour takes about 60 minutes and gives an intro to the special exhibition "The Alchemist's Laboratory" as well as a tour of the collection exhibition "The World of Willums". Registration is not required and participation is free when the entrance to the museum is paid! In Danish!
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Beautiful and atmospheric morning by the fjord! When were your last visit? Thanks for sharing this from #kællingehaven @gaardlau
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Landscapes and wild Nature in fjordlandet! Here captured by @teknoerden near Lindenborg in Lejre
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Local produce just tastes better - don’t you agree? 🍎🥦🍧🍺 And Fjordlandet is just the place to visit if you want some local products and experiences! Swipe and let us inspire you for your next trip into #visitfjordlandet
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Good Morning from Roskilde and @roskildedomkirke! 🌅🌇 The Cathedral was inscribed on the #UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995. Here You can explore 1000 years of history and the entire Danish Royal history in one place with the tombs of 40 kings and queens.
Thanks for sharing this stunning view with us @loaelisa
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The 1.4 km long high bridge over Roskilde Fjord, which is called “Crown Princess Mary's bridge” is well-dimensioned and draws a beautiful Line across Roskilde fjord! Thanks for sharing @simonlarsen
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🌟 The Festival of Lights, on January 24th is fast approaching! @kulturstroeg in Roskilde invites everyone to a magical and sparkling evening where 8 cultural houses invite people “behind the scenes” with many different events and light installations 💡🎊🌟 👉🏻 find more info at Facebook “Lysfest på kulturstrøget 2020”
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Happy New Year! Our film produced by @producedby is joining the competition for the world’s best tourism films 2020! 💪🏻👍🏻🌟 see the full movie at our website
“Enjoy genuine Viking experiences in Fjordlandet that film and television just can’t beat. Explore centres of power from the Viking Age in Fjordlandet, which is chock-full of authentic Viking history!”
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HAPPY NEW YEAR from Fjordlandet🎇😃 There are the beautiful, most liked photos of the year on Instagram👌
Thanks to the photographers and Instagrammers: @steenkarlsson , @metalmammaen , @ckla90 , @fotografcharlotteb , @gitte.hvnielsen , @simonlarsen and @kristianlildholdt 👍😍
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✨24th December✨ MERRY CHRISTMAS✨ Where do you think this beautiful Christmas photo was taken?😍
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✨23th December✨ Hygge, organic food and a view of the fjord: Where is this charming place? Write a comment with your best guess😀 ✨Hint✨We are in Lejre💛
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🎁✨22ND DECEMBER✨🎁 Win a dinner for 2 at Restaurant Herthadalen in beautiful Lejre🎁
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✨19th December✨ Danish hygge in Fjordlandet, but where is it?✨
➡️Write a comment with your answer to win one of the prizes by Willumsens Museum and Sanglandet Lejre🎁
The winners will be drawn on the 23rd December.
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About us
Fjordlandet, or Fjord Country, covers the scenic areas around Roskilde Fjord, Isefjord, Holbæk Fjord and Lammefjorden. 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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