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 biking on the many cycling routes or 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
Ryegaard og Trudsholm Estate
Solbakken Naturistcamping
Places to eat in Lejre
Butique and Cafe Dejlighed
Restaurant Fasaneriet
Skoemagerkroen
Efterårsferien i Fjordlandet 🍂 (English below)
Der venter masser af spændende oplevelser både til voksne og børn i efterårsferien.
Besøg fx. Avnsøs smukke natur, tag på @herregardsmuseetselsoslot eller tag tilbage i vikingernes verden i @sagnlandetlejre 😍
Der er mange forskellige oplevelser, så hvis du og børnene er til outdoor, vikinge-oplevelser, museumsbesøg, kreative oplevelser eller måske vil opdage nye spisesteder, så kan du få inspiration i vores efterårsguide via link i bio 👉
ENG: There are plenty of exciting experiences waiting for both adults and children during the autumn holidays.
Visit, for example, Avnsøs beautiful natur, go to Selsø Castle or visit the Vikingmarket i Sagnlandet Lejre. 😍
There are many different experiences, so if you are mostly into outdoor experiences, Vikings experiences, museum visits, creative experiences or you may want to discover some new restaurants, then you can get inspiration in our guide.
Find the autumn guide via link in bio 👉
📸 : Anders Rugbjerg Hoppe og Ole Malling
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Kitesurf with @kitekollektivet and feel the adrenaline, the fresh air, the water and the togetherness! 🌊💦🪂💨
Try kitesurfing in Fjordlandet at Landerslev and Dalbyhuse. Your level of kitesurfing doesn't matter, you can always join in!
📸: Daniel Folke
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Take your family or friends on a unique experience in the beautiful nature and spend the night in architect-designed Viking shelters in Lejre ✨⛺️🌿
The two new shelters are located by Lavringe Å South of Lejre, and have the shape of a ship's bow ⛵ The shape is inspired by the area's legendary past and with the Viking Ship as the focal point.
This is definitely something you want to put on your bucket list 😍
📸: Martin Kunzendorf & Mikkel Eeg
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48-HOUR GUIDE TO FJORDLANDET ✨
Do you love exploring the buzz of history? Then our 48-hour guide to Roskilde is just for you! 😌
Here, you will be guided to experiences such as world heritage, the Vikings' proud shipbuilding traditions, modern Danish rock history, and much more.
Find the 48-hour guide via link in bio 👉 @visitfjordlandet
📸: Louise Faber and Werner Karrasch
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Take a look inside Egholm Castle 😍
Experience Egholm Castle when Rikke Falck welcomes you in the castle's private living rooms, where you will get many good and interesting stories about the war in Denmark.
The tour also goes underground where the remains of the first Egholm castle can be seen.
Did you know that Egholm is one of Denmark's oldest manor houses, which was already established in the Middle Ages? 💡
You can either come in and see the castle or you can get a tour of Egholm museum, where you can experience a lot of exciting objects and stories from the Second World War.
Read more and buy your ticket here: https://www.billet.visitfjordlandet.dk/arrangementer/?s3=&s=egholm
📸: Egholm Slot
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🤩Autumn Mirrorings 🫶
Fjordlandet oozes with lovely and exciting views and experiences for you to visit, collect and never forget. Just take a look at this stunning view from the small beach and harbor at #Veddelev near #roskildecamping. Get inspired for other adventures in Fjordlandet via the link in bio 👉
📸Thanks for sharing @a_mosebo
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Experience Hornsherred pantry with the Nature Express 🚜💨
In Hornsherred, countless delicious foods are produced. You can hop aboard the Nature Express in Skibby and go out and experience the cozy farm shops and local food producers. 🌽🧑🌾
On the trip you will pass by, among other things, Nordgården and Svanholm.
The tour will also offer tastings as well as a souvenir or two that you can take home with you. You can join the tour on September 18th, September 25th, October 18th and October 20th.
Read more and buy your ticket here: https://www.billet.visitfjordlandet.dk/arrangementer/?s5=400
📸: Svanholm
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LOOK UP 👀🦅☝️ and watch amazing birdlife in Fjordlandet which is part of @nationalparkskjoldungernesland 🐦.
👉Did you know that Roskilde fjord is one of Denmark's most important resting and foraging areas for waterbirds. This is why the area has been designated as a European Bird Sanctuary.
You can see a wealth of different birds near #roskildefjord which attracts between 30,000 and 60,000 birds in autumn.
👉🦅Good spots are also: The Lynghøj Lakes, Jyllinge, Kattinge Lakes, Møllekrogen and Selsø Lake.
📸Thanks for sharing @christina_gejel (#kestrel, #Greatcrestedgrebe, #mallard) and @bossy_dk (little #bluetit) 🐦🦅🐦🦆
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Mærk historiens vingesus 🛡💨
Selvom sommeren går på hæld, er der stadig masser af spændende oplevelser på Vikingeskibsmuseet og sjove aktiviteter for hele familien, både inde og ude - på land og til vands...
ENG: Feel the presence of history 🛡💨
Even though summer is coming to an end, there are still plenty of exiting experiences at the Viking Ship Museum and fun activities for the whole family, both inside and out - on land and at sea…
Read more here: https://www.visitfjordlandet.dk/oplevelse/vikingeskibsmuseet/
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Get to know your local Restaurants 🥂🥖🥬
In week 41, RO:KOST food festival celebrates Roskilde's restaurants and the many local foods produced in the local area. In week 41 you can enjoy a 2-course menu for DKK 295 with five locally produced foods at all RO:KOST restaurants in Roskilde.
Read more here @rokostmadfestival
Participating restaurants are:
Restaurant Mumm, Fasaneriet, Grundsmag, Røde Port Bistro, Raadhuskælderen, MMFOOD & Prindsen, Store Børs, Scandic Roskilde Park, Herthadalen, WHY Food & Cocktails, Herslev Bryghus, Disotto Ristobar og Pipers Hus.
Tickets sales start on 19. September at 10:00 AM
📸 @rokostmadfestival
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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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