Top 10 attractions in Skjoldungernes Land National Park
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Skjoldungernes Land National Park
One of the best ways to experience Skjoldungernes Land National Park is by foot. Lace up your walking shoes, pack a lunch and water and disappear into one of the national park’s large, deep forests, explore the rolling landscape dotted with manor estates, or bike along the fjord.
The national park covers 170km2, in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund municipality providing loads of opportunities to venture out into the countryside on your own or to explore one of its many sites. The varied landscape is filled with small and large forests, manor estates, farmland and meadows crisscrossed by lake and streams, not to mention the beautiful fjord with its islands, islets and rich birdlife. Denmark’s largest bird of prey, the white-tailed eagle, breeds and hunts in the national park, with 2-4 eagles currently living in the fjord’s rich natural larder. Ancient monuments also dot the entire area, where human beings have lived since the Stone Age and the birth of Denmark.
Strap on your walking boots
The national park offers excellent opportunities to go hiking. The Skjoldungesti is a 40km network of paths that all pass through the hamlet of Gl. Lejre. One branch of Skjoldungesti takes you on an 8.5 km walk around Little Kattinge Lake. Along the way you’ll encounter a small cable ferry that allows you to pull yourself across the stream. If you have a smart phone, download the hiking routes with a map that also shows the sights and facilities, such as parking spots and restrooms.
Skjoldungernes Land National Park is located in Fjordlandet, just 30 km from Copenhagen.
3 things you might not know about Skjoldungernes Land National Park
1. White-tailed eagles
For years, white-tailed eagles have lived near Roskilde Fjord, where there is plenty of fish, waterfowl and carrion to feed on. As Northern Europe’s largest bird of prey, it has a wingspan of up to 2.45 metres!
2. Zealand’s first national park
Inaugurated in 2015 Skjoldungernes Land National Park is Zealand’s first national park. It is located in Roskilde and Lejre in mid-Zealand just a 30-minute drive from Copenhagen.
3. Who were the Scyldingas?
Ancient legends say that the Scyldingas were the descendants of the mythical Danish King Skjold.
Smukke Lupinmarker på Hornsherred 🌸😍
Tak til @a_mosebo for disse smukke billeder fra Hornsherred ved Skibby mod Selsø hvor man for tiden mødes af dette smukke syn af lupin-marker 🌸 Den 15. og 17. juni kan du også tage med #Naturekspressen og nyde den smukke blomsterfulde udsigt når den tager på unikt besøg hos frøproducenten Højstedgård.
👆Book billetter via link i bio
#aftentur #visitfjordlandet #hornsherred #opdagfjordlandet #lupinmark #skibbyaktive #nationalparkskjoldungernesland #forår #visitdanmark #govisitdenmark #påtur #lupin #views #hiddengemsindenmark #sommerfornemmelser #uniquedestination #selsø #hiddengem #planetearth #naturaktiviteter #magicview #naturelovers #outdoorexperiences #getoutside #naturephotograpy #denmark #beautıfuldestınatıons
Smukke Lupinmarker på Hornsherred 🌸😍
Tak til @a_mosebo for disse smukke billeder fra Hornsherred ved Skibby mod Selsø hvor man for tiden mødes af dette smukke syn af lupin-marker 🌸 Den 15. og 17. juni kan du også tage med #Naturekspressen og nyde den smukke blomsterfulde udsigt når den tager på unikt besøg hos frøproducenten Højstedgård.
👆Book billetter via link i bio
#aftentur #visitfjordlandet #hornsherred #opdagfjordlandet #lupinmark #skibbyaktive #nationalparkskjoldungernesland #forår #visitdanmark #govisitdenmark #påtur #lupin #views #hiddengemsindenmark #sommerfornemmelser #uniquedestination #selsø #hiddengem #planetearth #naturaktiviteter #magicview #naturelovers #outdoorexperiences #getoutside #naturephotograpy #denmark #beautıfuldestınatıons
Dining with a view 😍
Do you want to dine with a view like this? 🌿☀ Then you should definitely consider visiting one of these fantastic places in Fjordlandet 👇
📍 @restaurant_kalvoen
📍 @restaurantvigen
📍 @raadhuskaelderen
📍 @herthadalen
📍 @butikogcafedejlighed
📍 @restauranttoldboden
📍 @pipershusroskilde
Who do you want to enjoy the view with? 😍
Read more about these fantastic places via link in bio 👉 @visitfjordlandet
Remember to save the tip for later !
📸 Restaurant Kalvøen, Restaurant Vigen, Rådhuskælderen, Marie Louise Munkegaard (Herthadalen), Butik & Cafe Dejlighed,
Restaurant Toldboden, Pipers Hus.
#opdagfjordlandet #visitfjordlandet #fjordlandet #diningvithaview #views #fjord #foodlovers #cocktaillovers #hiddengem #hiddengemsindenmark #roskilde #lejre #frederikssund #sommerfornemmelser #cravings #inspiration #exploremore #planetearth #uniquedestination #exploredenmark #bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #danmarksnatur #opdagdanmark #beautıfuldestınatıons #denmark #visitdenmark #govisitdenmark #baredanmark
Dining with a view 😍
Do you want to dine with a view like this? 🌿☀ Then you should definitely consider visiting one of these fantastic places in Fjordlandet 👇
📍 @restaurant_kalvoen
📍 @restaurantvigen
📍 @raadhuskaelderen
📍 @herthadalen
📍 @butikogcafedejlighed
📍 @restauranttoldboden
📍 @pipershusroskilde
Who do you want to enjoy the view with? 😍
Read more about these fantastic places via link in bio 👉 @visitfjordlandet
Remember to save the tip for later !
📸 Restaurant Kalvøen, Restaurant Vigen, Rådhuskælderen, Marie Louise Munkegaard (Herthadalen), Butik & Cafe Dejlighed,
Restaurant Toldboden, Pipers Hus.
#opdagfjordlandet #visitfjordlandet #fjordlandet #diningvithaview #views #fjord #foodlovers #cocktaillovers #hiddengem #hiddengemsindenmark #roskilde #lejre #frederikssund #sommerfornemmelser #cravings #inspiration #exploremore #planetearth #uniquedestination #exploredenmark #bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #danmarksnatur #opdagdanmark #beautıfuldestınatıons #denmark #visitdenmark #govisitdenmark #baredanmark
𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 @nationalparkskjoldungernesland 🚣
The six canoes that you can borrow for free are located by #gershøjhavn and #møllekrogen. You`ll find signs in both places with descriptions on how to unlock the canoes with a code. Moreover, you`ll find safety instructions as well as lifejackets.
Who do you want to bring along for a canoe adventure in Fjordlandet? 😍
Get inspired for more adventures in @nationalparkskjoldungernesland via link in bio 👇 @visitfjordlandet
#opdagfjordlandet #visitfjordlandet #fjordlandet #kano #canoe #roskildefjord #outdoorexperiences #naturephotography #familyexperiences #magicview #danmarksnatur #naturaktiviteter #guidestonature #nature #naturelovers #adventuretime #exploredenmark #bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #opdagdanmark #beautıfuldestınatıons #govisitdenmark #baredanmark
𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 @nationalparkskjoldungernesland 🚣
The six canoes that you can borrow for free are located by #gershøjhavn and #møllekrogen. You`ll find signs in both places with descriptions on how to unlock the canoes with a code. Moreover, you`ll find safety instructions as well as lifejackets.
Who do you want to bring along for a canoe adventure in Fjordlandet? 😍
Get inspired for more adventures in @nationalparkskjoldungernesland via link in bio 👇 @visitfjordlandet
#opdagfjordlandet #visitfjordlandet #fjordlandet #kano #canoe #roskildefjord #outdoorexperiences #naturephotography #familyexperiences #magicview #danmarksnatur #naturaktiviteter #guidestonature #nature #naturelovers #adventuretime #exploredenmark #bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #opdagdanmark #beautıfuldestınatıons #govisitdenmark #baredanmark
𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗱 - 𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻 ☀🌿
Halvøen Bolund ligger som et markant landemærke
med et smalt og lavt stykke fjordvand mellem øen og
kysten.
På både halvøen og strandengen finder du spændende
planter, og der er ofte mange fugle i området. Fra
toppen af halvøen kan du nyde en meget smuk udsigt
over Roskilde Fjord 😍
Tak @corydonflorentsen for at dele dette smukke billede med os 🙏
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The Bolund peninsula is a significant landmark with a
narrow and shallow piece of fjord water between the
island and the coast.
On both the peninsula and the beach meadow you will
find exciting plants, and there are often many birds in
the area. From the top of the peninsula you can enjoy a
very beautiful view of Roskilde Fjord 😍
#baredanmark #visitfjordlandet #fjordlandet #roskilde
#lejre #frederikssund #visitdenmark #exploredenmark
#bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #travelinspiration
#govisitdenmark #opdagdanmark #danmarksnatur
#nationalpark #nationalparkskjoldungernesland
#roskildefjord #getoutside #nature #naturephotograpy
#fjordlandsliv #fjordlife #fjordsofdenmark
#ig_week_denmark #beautıfuldestınatıons #denmark
#danmark #bolund
𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗱 - 𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻 ☀🌿
Halvøen Bolund ligger som et markant landemærke
med et smalt og lavt stykke fjordvand mellem øen og
kysten.
På både halvøen og strandengen finder du spændende
planter, og der er ofte mange fugle i området. Fra
toppen af halvøen kan du nyde en meget smuk udsigt
over Roskilde Fjord 😍
Tak @corydonflorentsen for at dele dette smukke billede med os 🙏
_
_
_
The Bolund peninsula is a significant landmark with a
narrow and shallow piece of fjord water between the
island and the coast.
On both the peninsula and the beach meadow you will
find exciting plants, and there are often many birds in
the area. From the top of the peninsula you can enjoy a
very beautiful view of Roskilde Fjord 😍
#baredanmark #visitfjordlandet #fjordlandet #roskilde
#lejre #frederikssund #visitdenmark #exploredenmark
#bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #travelinspiration
#govisitdenmark #opdagdanmark #danmarksnatur
#nationalpark #nationalparkskjoldungernesland
#roskildefjord #getoutside #nature #naturephotograpy
#fjordlandsliv #fjordlife #fjordsofdenmark
#ig_week_denmark #beautıfuldestınatıons #denmark
#danmark #bolund
Travel back in time in Lejre, known as the home of the fabled kings #Skjoldungerne and linked to the epic poem about #Beowulf 🗿🛖...
🌾🥾Outsite, in the area surrounding @lejremuseum you`ll find beautiful nature, hiking trails and you will find some of Denmark`s best-preserved ancient finds from the Viking Age, including a ship layout #skibssætningen and five large "king halls".
Inside the exhibition at #lejremuseum you`ll find archaeological treasures from the area i.a. the world-famous #odinfigure, one of many indicating that Gl. Lejre was one of the Viking Age`s most important centers of power...
Visit the museum Tuesday – Sunday at 11:00 – 16:00 and get the whole story told...
📸Anders Rugbjerg Hoppe - ROMU - Anders Graver
#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #lejre #historiensvingesus #odin #history #hikinglife #skjoldungestierne #dänemarkurlaub #nature #beautifulnature #beautifuldestinations #travelgram #denmarktravel #beautifuldestinations #govisitdenmark #baredanmark #nationalparkskjoldungernesland #vikingadventures #vikingadventure #vikingeoplevelser #skibssætning
Travel back in time in Lejre, known as the home of the fabled kings #Skjoldungerne and linked to the epic poem about #Beowulf 🗿🛖...
🌾🥾Outsite, in the area surrounding @lejremuseum you`ll find beautiful nature, hiking trails and you will find some of Denmark`s best-preserved ancient finds from the Viking Age, including a ship layout #skibssætningen and five large "king halls".
Inside the exhibition at #lejremuseum you`ll find archaeological treasures from the area i.a. the world-famous #odinfigure, one of many indicating that Gl. Lejre was one of the Viking Age`s most important centers of power...
Visit the museum Tuesday – Sunday at 11:00 – 16:00 and get the whole story told...
📸Anders Rugbjerg Hoppe - ROMU - Anders Graver
#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #lejre #historiensvingesus #odin #history #hikinglife #skjoldungestierne #dänemarkurlaub #nature #beautifulnature #beautifuldestinations #travelgram #denmarktravel #beautifuldestinations #govisitdenmark #baredanmark #nationalparkskjoldungernesland #vikingadventures #vikingadventure #vikingeoplevelser #skibssætning
Blooming rapeseed fields 🌼
- a sign of summer ☀️😍
These days you can find the most
beautiful fields of sunshine in Fjordlandet 🌼☀️😍
Thank you for sharing 🤗
Foto 1-2: Kim Vegeberg
Foto 3: @ckla90
Foto 4-5: @the.newborn
Foto 6: @supermor50
#baredanmark #visitfjordlandet #fjordlandet #roskilde #lejre #frederikssund #nationalparkskjoldungernesland
#roskildefjord #rapsmark #isefjord #rapeseed
#rapeseedfield #fieldsofsunshine #spring #opdagfjordlandet #visitfjordlandet #rapsmarker #naturidanmark #danmarksnatur #naturephotography #exploredenmark #bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #danmarksnatur #opdagdanmark #beautıfuldestınatıons #denmark #visitdenmark
Blooming rapeseed fields 🌼
- a sign of summer ☀️😍
These days you can find the most
beautiful fields of sunshine in Fjordlandet 🌼☀️😍
Thank you for sharing 🤗
Foto 1-2: Kim Vegeberg
Foto 3: @ckla90
Foto 4-5: @the.newborn
Foto 6: @supermor50
#baredanmark #visitfjordlandet #fjordlandet #roskilde #lejre #frederikssund #nationalparkskjoldungernesland
#roskildefjord #rapsmark #isefjord #rapeseed
#rapeseedfield #fieldsofsunshine #spring #opdagfjordlandet #visitfjordlandet #rapsmarker #naturidanmark #danmarksnatur #naturephotography #exploredenmark #bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #danmarksnatur #opdagdanmark #beautıfuldestınatıons #denmark #visitdenmark
Be a Viking on board and sail out on the fjord!🤩
Every day from May 1st to September 30th @vikingshipmuseum offers daily sailing trips with instructor in the Museum’s traditional Nordic boats...
Take your friends or family with you for a unique experience: See the 1000 year-old Viking ships found in the fjord and walk directly out on the harbor where the reconstructed Viking ships lie moored at the quayside!
Tickets are sold following the principle “first-come” from 10.00 o’clock on the day of the sailing and some is sold online – See link in bio👆
Foto: Werner Karrasch
#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #vikings #roskildefjord #vikingship #vikingeskib #vikingshipmuseum #vikingeskibsmuseet #roskilde #fjord #fjordlandet #oars #reconstruction #vikingship #visitroskilde #roskildehavn #sailing #traditionalNordicboats
Be a Viking on board and sail out on the fjord!🤩
Every day from May 1st to September 30th @vikingshipmuseum offers daily sailing trips with instructor in the Museum’s traditional Nordic boats...
Take your friends or family with you for a unique experience: See the 1000 year-old Viking ships found in the fjord and walk directly out on the harbor where the reconstructed Viking ships lie moored at the quayside!
Tickets are sold following the principle “first-come” from 10.00 o’clock on the day of the sailing and some is sold online – See link in bio👆
Foto: Werner Karrasch
#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #vikings #roskildefjord #vikingship #vikingeskib #vikingshipmuseum #vikingeskibsmuseet #roskilde #fjord #fjordlandet #oars #reconstruction #vikingship #visitroskilde #roskildehavn #sailing #traditionalNordicboats
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 😍🌿
You can meet this stunning view when you visit Ledreborg forest or @sagnlandetlejre in Lejre 🌿🌸
Thank you @nordsted_photography for sharing 😍🙏
#opdagfjordlandet #fjordlandet #visitfjordlandet #nature #nationalparkskjoldungernesland #spring #exploredenmark #bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #danmarksnatur #opdagdanmark #beautıfuldestınatıons #denmark #visitdenmark #govisitdenmark #baredanmark #ramsløg #wildgarlic #flowerphotography #flowers #naturephotography #danmarksnatur #danmarkdejligst #lejre #solnedgang #sunset #udinaturen #wildnatureplaces #ledreborg #ledreborgslot
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 😍🌿
You can meet this stunning view when you visit Ledreborg forest or @sagnlandetlejre in Lejre 🌿🌸
Thank you @nordsted_photography for sharing 😍🙏
#opdagfjordlandet #fjordlandet #visitfjordlandet #nature #nationalparkskjoldungernesland #spring #exploredenmark #bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #danmarksnatur #opdagdanmark #beautıfuldestınatıons #denmark #visitdenmark #govisitdenmark #baredanmark #ramsløg #wildgarlic #flowerphotography #flowers #naturephotography #danmarksnatur #danmarkdejligst #lejre #solnedgang #sunset #udinaturen #wildnatureplaces #ledreborg #ledreborgslot
🏰Visit the King`s Fairytale Castle!🏰
It is spring and @jaegersprisslot is open Wednesday - Sunday 11 – 16 with a new exhibition "How to build a Castle" about the castle`s architectural cure - see the Castle up close through the lens of photographer Henrik Ledet - facades, colors and details - and also angles from a Drone.
The exhibition is the museum`s contribution to World Capital of Architecture
Copenhagen 2023
Be creative yourself or with the children when you take active part in the activity "Build-yourself-a-castle" or listen to the new podcast "Fantastiske Fortællinger fra Fjordlandet" which is aimed at children (danish)
👆 Read more about Jægerspris Castle and listen to the podcast via link in bio👆
#visitfjordlandet #sådanbyggerduetslot #jægersprisslot #jægerspris #arkitekturhovedstad #wca2023 #opdagfjordlandet #visitfrederikssund #dänemark #dänemarkurlaub #travelgram #denmarktravel #fjordlandet #beautifuldestinations #bestofdenmark #grevindedanner #govisitdenmark #baredanmark #udstilling #bygetslot #danmarksslotte
🏰Visit the King`s Fairytale Castle!🏰
It is spring and @jaegersprisslot is open Wednesday - Sunday 11 – 16 with a new exhibition "How to build a Castle" about the castle`s architectural cure - see the Castle up close through the lens of photographer Henrik Ledet - facades, colors and details - and also angles from a Drone.
The exhibition is the museum`s contribution to World Capital of Architecture
Copenhagen 2023
Be creative yourself or with the children when you take active part in the activity "Build-yourself-a-castle" or listen to the new podcast "Fantastiske Fortællinger fra Fjordlandet" which is aimed at children (danish)
👆 Read more about Jægerspris Castle and listen to the podcast via link in bio👆
#visitfjordlandet #sådanbyggerduetslot #jægersprisslot #jægerspris #arkitekturhovedstad #wca2023 #opdagfjordlandet #visitfrederikssund #dänemark #dänemarkurlaub #travelgram #denmarktravel #fjordlandet #beautifuldestinations #bestofdenmark #grevindedanner #govisitdenmark #baredanmark #udstilling #bygetslot #danmarksslotte
🌄The most beautiful sunsets are found in Fjordlandet! ☀️🌅
Here, the sunset is captured at Frederikssund Strandvej and "Klinten Beach" - right by Crown Prince Frederiks Bridge and close to @willumsensmuseum
Thanks for sharing with us @foto_meremor
#klintenstrand #frederikssund #roskildefjord #visitfjordlandet #baredanmark #sunset #solnedgang #maj #govisitdenmark #bestofdenmark #beautifuldestinations #opdagfjordlandet #fjordlandet #denmarktravel #dänemarkurlaub #dänemark #naturephotography #sunset_lover #klinten #beach
🌄The most beautiful sunsets are found in Fjordlandet! ☀️🌅
Here, the sunset is captured at Frederikssund Strandvej and "Klinten Beach" - right by Crown Prince Frederiks Bridge and close to @willumsensmuseum
Thanks for sharing with us @foto_meremor
#klintenstrand #frederikssund #roskildefjord #visitfjordlandet #baredanmark #sunset #solnedgang #maj #govisitdenmark #bestofdenmark #beautifuldestinations #opdagfjordlandet #fjordlandet #denmarktravel #dänemarkurlaub #dänemark #naturephotography #sunset_lover #klinten #beach
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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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