The Land of Legends

A kind of historical playground for both children and adults, where you can also experience other prehistoric periods. Everything is noticeable based on archaeological research into what life looked like before. Here you can literally touch the story.

Out here you can see people dressed as you looked in the Viking Age, you can taste the Vikings’ food, see their crafts, tools, and even try to fight like a Viking.

Here you get the Viking Age completely under the skin, and it is a more tangible and down-to-earth way to experience, which is easier for children to understand, says Sagnlandet’s Viking expert .

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Only 40 min. by train and 30 min. by car from Copenhagen. Bus 233 right to the door.

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The Stone Age
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The Viking Age
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In the historic weaving and ceramics workshops as well as the smithy, the skilled employees show off the old crafts.

Iron Age

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Tip-tip great-grandfather’s world

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The Vikings’ “Royal Arena” – Denmark’s largest Royal Hall

The restored royal hall is part of an entire Viking environment in Sagnlandet Lejre. With the royal hall in the middle, the area is full of exciting activities and experiences for the whole family, where you see people dressed like in the Viking Age, you can taste the Vikings’ food, see their crafts and even try to fight like a Viking. Here you get the Viking Age completely under the skin.

The Royal Hall is more than 10 meters high and measures 60 meters from gable to gable. It is built of over 1,000 tons of oak timber and decorated in the most beautiful way with figures from Norse mythology; Odin and Tor, Odin’s ravens and wolves, snakes snorting and proud eagles.

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The program at Sagnlandet is full of exciting activities throughout the season

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What´s on:

23/08/2022 12:00 am — 3-hour kayak intro course at Vigen beach
Roskilde
During summertime you can join a course for beginners who want a basic introduction to sea kayaking. The purpose is to provide the best conditions so you can get out in a sea kayak. You will be taught proper use of equipment, how to get safely out and home again, turning and balancing techniques. During the 3 hours you can practice and get tips and tricks.
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Get to know Roskilde
Roskilde
Explore Roskilde on a walking tour of Roskilde. As we wander through the city’s historical streets, you can find out why Roskilde was a leading religious centre in the middle ages, and get an understanding of life in modern Denmark with its traditions, beliefs and not least hygge. Buy tickets:
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Snake City Jazzfestival
Frederikssund
There is music for everyone when the Snake City Jazz Festival kicks off! Experience lots of adult jazz, children's jazz concerts, fun entertainment for children and childish souls, flea markets and much more.
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Exhibition If your bicycle was a Viking ship
Roskilde
The exhibition If your bicycle was a Viking ship compares a top-tuned and feather-light racing bike with the zenith of Viking Age technology: the long and narrow warship, built for high speed. Searching for similarities between the two is not as crazy as it might initially seem.
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Roskilde Domkirke-UNESCO verdensarv gotisk arkitektur-kongegrave-omvisninger-for børn-Fjordlandet-verdensarvsdag — World Heritage Site Day in Roskilde
Roskilde
Roskilde Cathedral has been designated as "unique value for all mankind" by UNESCO. Come to World Heritage Day, and get to know more about how the red bricks have acquired Roskilde on the world map.
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Opera Hedeland
Roskilde
Opera Hedeland is Denmark's largest permanent outdoor stage and forms the setting for great opera experiences every year. Experience AIDA in open air on 5, 12 and 13 August 2022.
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Daily guided tours in english
Roskilde
Join the free daily guided tours at the Vikingship Museum in Roskilde - Here focus is on the five original Viking ships from Skuldelev, exhibited in the Viking Ships Hall.
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Ledreborg lifestyle days 2022
Lejre
Welcome to Ledreborg Lifestyle Days on 26-29. May 2022. Ledreborg Lifestyle Days offers a wealth of adventurous experiences, and surprises and sensual impressions await you in every corner of Slotsparken and the old breeding buildings. All sails are set, because this year we celebrate our 25th anniversary with over 180 exhibitors, showcasing everything in gardening, gift, housing, design, crafts, gastronomy, outdoor life, fashion, wellness, health and much more.
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Frederikssund Festival
Frederikssund
Frederikssund Festival is a 3-day music festival that is held every year the first weekend in August (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) on Kalvøen in Frederikssund. The festival presents music from two stages. The music program is mainstream with a focus on the adult audience. There are also activities for children, where the big attraction for the little ones is the children's concert on Thursday afternoon.
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Roskilde Dyrskue-Fjordlandet-for børn-aktiviteter-Roskilde Guides — The Roskilde Agricultural and Country Fair
Roskilde
Denmark's largest The Roskilde Agricultural and Country Fair show is in Roskilde. Come and pat the horse, kick to huge tractor tires, taste Danish farming, watch the rabbits jump and hear the chickens cackle.
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Frederikssund Viking Play
Frederikssund
Come and experience a proud and long Viking tradition when Frederikssund Viking Play again this year are performed at Kalvøen in Frederikssund. This year the show is Skjoldunge and you can experience the outdoor viking Theater 17 June - 10 July 2022
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Roskilde Festival 2022
Roskilde
Roskilde Festival is the Nordic region's largest festival, where rock, pop, electronic music, hip hop and world music are played in many genres. Also experience world-class events, talks and art installations. Roskilde festival is 8 days with music, art, activism, camping and freedom
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More attractions and museums

Find more attractions and museums in Fjordlandet.

Lejre Museum-historiske sommervandringer-Fjordlandet-Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land-oldtidsfund — Lejre Museum
Lejre
Located in Lejre, the museum tells the story of the mythical Scyldingas and kings. According to legend, Beowulf defeated the monster Grendel here.
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Sankt Laurentius Kirkeruin
Roskilde
Sankt Laurentius in Roskilde is 1000 years of history gathered in one place!
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Glasgalleriet - glaspusteri Skak Snitker-Roskilde Havn-Rodkilde Gasværk-Fjordlandet-arbejdende værksted-butik — Glasgalleriet
Roskilde
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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Experiences in and around Lejre

Find more experiences in and around Lejre

Oscar Car Rental
Frederikssund
Oscar car rental offers car rental from DKK 249 per. day. In Fjordlandet you will find rental offices in Roskilde, Frederikssund, Lejre and Jægerspris.
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Lejre
Take the family on a journey back in history: Ride in the tribe's boat, shoot with bow and arrow and experience how the Vikings lived.
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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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