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.

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.

The myths and legendary kings of Lejre

Lejre Museum is located in beautiful hilly landscape filled with a wealth of history. Just outside the museum are some of Denmark’s most well-preserved prehistoric finds from the Viking Age, for instance a stone ship and the remnants of five ancient royal halls. The area is famous for being home to the Scyldingas, a mythical royal dynasty, and the famed hero Beowulf.

Land of Legends Lejre is for the whole family
There lots of room to play and be yourself. Encounter Stone Age hunters and Viking traders. Grind flour, sail in dugout canoes and shoot with bow and arrow.

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Where to sleep in Lejre

Borrevejle Camping
Camping
Borrevejle Camping is a modern, well-located campsite only about 40 km from Copenhagen.
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Gershøj Inn and Beach Hotel
Hotel
Gershøj Inn and Beach Hotel - a place with peace and quiet - and delicious food. The food is made from scratch with respect for the fresh ingredients. The style is Danish-Nordic with a modern twist. Enjoy your food a few meters from the beach. There is also the possibility to stay in one of the fine guestrooms overlooking the fjord.
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Solbakken Naturistcamping
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Solbakken Naturistcamping is a three-star naturist park of approx. 7 ha, where you have the best opportunities to enjoy weekends and holidays as a naturist. The square is located by the Isefjord just an hour's drive from Copenhagen.
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Places to eat in Lejre

Restaurant Fasaneriet
Lejre
The restaurant serves tasty menus, which are based on seasonal ingredients. Enjoy the beautiful view of Ledreborg Palace Golf Club's fantastic facilities from the terrace.
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Herslev Bryghus
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Herslev Bryghus is an organic farm brewery and cafe by Roskilde Fjord. Here is blah. beer, local produce, coffee and lambskin, and delicious lunch of local produce
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Tip for the weekend: Visit Svanholm intentional community

Svanholm runs a versatile organic farm. Visit their café and farm shop, say hello to the cows and the goats or spend a night in their flying forest tent 😍

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I anledning af særudstillingen ’Smattens Magi – 50 års aftryk med Roskilde Festival’ har du nu mulighed for at vinde et KLUB kort, der giver gratis adgang til RAGNAROCK - Museet for pop, rock og ungdomskultur for 2 pers. i et år samt en unik Roskilde Festival plakat fra 1973 🤩

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Konkurrencen afholdelse i samarbejde med RAGNAROCK – Museet for pop, rock og ungdomskultur.

RAGNAROCK er et spændende interaktivt museum, der tager dig med på opdagelse i musikkens farverige historie. Med musik som omdrejningspunkt fortæller RAGNAROCK historien om ungdomskulturen i Danmark fra 50’erne og frem til i dag. Og det er ikke kedeligt! Her er der dømt totaloplevelse for alle sanser. Glæd dig til at stå på den røde løber og træde ind i huset med guldnitterne.

Særudstillingen ’Smattens Magi – 50 års aftryk af Roskilde Festival’ markerer et halvt århundrede med festivalen, der hører til blandt de ældste og største i verden. Historien er fortalt gennem festivalgængernes oplevelser – for de er nemlig festivalens virkelige hovednavn.

Læs mere om RAGNAROCK og særudstillingen ’Smattens Magi’ via link i bio 👉 @visitfjordlandet

Vi trækker en tilfældig vinder af konkurrencen fredag d. 25. juni 2021 kl. 12. 🎁 Vinderen får direkte besked på Instagram.
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In Hiede Overskov in Lejre, you can find this beautiful forest lake #avnsø 🌿😍

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Den 17. juni kan du hoppe ombord på den rullende Naturexpres fra Skibby. Turen tager dig til det smukke Egholm Slot, hvor ejer Rikke Falck fortæller om stedet, museet og slottets historie. 🏰

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At Gundsømagle Lake, you can find a 300 meter long walkway in the reed forest. The walkway is unique in Denmark and offers unique opportunities to experience the reed forest's bird and animal life.

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I morgen d. 9. juni kan du komme med på en skøn og særlig aftentur i Hedeland for fuld damp med mulighed for gammeldags skovtursudflugt.

I anledning af damplokomotivets 100-års fødselsdag kører de deres dampveterantog frem, åbner museet og kiosken hvor der sælges: is, sodavand, slik og kaffe 🍦☕️

Veterantoget kører onsdag aften d. 9. juni mellem kl 17.00-20.30.

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Check out @outdooradventuresdk and their sea
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Fields of sunshine and a beautiful summer sunset in Fjordlandet 😍☀️🌼

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Find traces of Vikings all around Fjordlandet 🔍

In Gl. Lejre you can find a 83-meter long Stone Ship, a Viking gravesite made of large pointed stones in the shape of a ship, presumably to sail the dead to the afterlife.

Start your Viking experience in Fjordlandet!

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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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Lejre

Steeped in history, Lejre offers an abundance of unique nature and delicious organic foods.

Top 10 attractions
in Lejre

Skjoldungestierne hiking trails - 40 km of beautiful paths

Stensbølgård - Organic farming and farm shop

Ejby River valley - Magnificent scenery and gorgeous views

Øm Passage Grave - Travel 5,000 years back in time

Ledreborg Palace Golf - Designed by Sir Nick Faldo

Land of Legends Lejre - Historical adventures for the whole family

Lejre Museum - Explore the world of Denmark’s mythical kings

Egholm Weapons Museum - World War II relics and more

Tadre Mill - The last of the historic water mills in Elverdam Valley

Ledreborg Fly-High - Denmark’s largest zip line park

3 things you might not know about Lejre

1. Mythical kings and Beowulf – The birthplace of Denmark

2. Denmark’s longest avenue – Ledreborg Allé