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.

See the day program in Sagnlandet Lejre
The program at Sagnlandet is full of exciting activities throughout the season

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What´s on:

guided tour in roskilde by night — Guided walk: Dark deeds of Roskilde
Roskilde
Come on this guided walking tour and discover the darker side of the city of Roskilde. As we walk around the old streets of Roskilde, you'll hear tales of the ghastly ghosts and unexplained happenings, cold-blooded criminals and hard-hearted executioners, unlikely witches, royal murders and parts of Roskilde's history that you don't often find in history books.
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Roskilde guides - guided tour (1) — Get to know Roskilde – guided tour
Roskilde
Are you new to Roskilde and Denmark? Get to know your new city on this guided walk. Hear about Roskilde's long and fascinating history from the Vikings through to the modern day - all in just 90 minutes.
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musicon julemarked 2022 i roskilde — Musicon Christmas market
Roskilde
Visit Musicon Christmas market in Roskilde's new experimental urban district. Decorations, food-trucks and fun activities. Perfect for a fun family-day. Weekends 3-4 & 10-11 december from 10 - 4pm
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Roskilde Domkirke-UNESCO verdensarv gotisk arkitektur-kongegrave-omvisninger-for børn-Fjordlandet-julekoncert — Handel’s Messiah in Roskilde Cathedral
Roskilde
Hallelujah! Egil Kolind presents the Roskilde Cathedral Boys Choir singing Handel’s Messiah, a true Christmas musical tradition.
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Lützhøfts Købmandsgård — Christmas market at the old grocery
Roskilde
You will find handcrafted goods, local produce and traditional Danish Christmas goodies here. You can even go for a ride in the old horse carriage. Saturday 3/12 from 11-15
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Lützhøfts Købmandsgård Roskilde Fjordlandet -levende museum-aktiviteter for børn-cykelsommer-jul — Christmas at the old grocery
Roskilde
The atmosphere is second to none in the cosy old grocery where time stands still. Taste, smell and feel danish Christmas as it was 100 years ago.
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Christmas RAGNAROCK i roskilde — Christmas ornament workshop at RAGNAROCK
Roskilde
Decorate your own unique and personal Christmas ornaments to put on your Christmas tree.
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Land of legends Lejre christmas time — Christmas in Lejre Land of Legends
xperience Christmas through the ages when Lejre Land of Legends invites you to celebrate the holidays from the Viking Age until the 1800s.
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Vikingeskibsmuseet i Roskilde - Roskilde Havn - jul — Did the Vikings celebrate Christmas?
Roskilde
Learn about the Vikings’ Jól – or Yuletide, as you maybe call it? Activities for kids and guided tour in English. Check calendar for daily schedule.
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Møde på Vikingeskibsmuseet i roskilde — Daily guided tours at the Vikingship museum
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. At 11:00 everyday. Duration: 45 minutes
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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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Opera Hedeland
Roskilde
Opera Hedeland is Denmark's largest permanent outdoor stage and forms the setting for great opera experiences every year. Experience the opera open air on 5, 11 and 12 August 2023.
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Ledreborg lifestyle days 2023
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 2023
Frederikssund
Come and experience a proud and long Viking tradition when Frederikssund Viking Play again this year are performed at Kalvøen in Frederikssund. In 2023 the show is Lodbrogs Sønner and you can experience the outdoor viking Theater 23 June - 16 July 2023
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Roskilde Festival 2023
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.

Hedelands Veteranbane
Roskilde
Take a trip with the old veteran train in Hedeland Roskilde. Every Sunday throughout the summer.
Læs mere

A guide to the best fishing spots in Fjordlandet
Frederikssund
Fjordlandet is the place for anglers who want good catches and great nature experiences in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund
Læs mere

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Experiences in and around Lejre

Find more experiences in and around Lejre

Sagnlandet Lejre-stenalder-jernalder-vikingetid-husmandsliv-aktiviteter-for børn-Herthadalen-frilandsmuseum-Fjordlandet-stenalderkano — The Land of Legends
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.
Læs mere

Atelier HeNoCaBa i Lejre Kommune — Atelier HeNoCaBa
Lejre
At Atelier HeNoChBa, you will meet Helge Nordstrøm and Christella Bamford. The studio and sculpture garden is situated in the middle of the National Park
Læs mere

Ledreborg Allé_Vinter — The Ice Age route – cycle route
Lejre
Try Istidsruten (the Ice Age route) and go on a ride through the earliest history of Denmark – a story that is told through the landscape.
Læs mere

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Longing for magical winter sunsets in Fjordlandet ...

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Longing for magical winter sunsets in Fjordlandet ? ✨🌅

You can have plenty of beautiful walks along Roskilde Fjord no matter the weather, but clear blue sky like this one from Jyllinge with a unique view over the fjord is one of the good ones - right?

📸 Thanks for sharing @ekkir72

#opdagfjordlandet #fjordlandet #visitfjordlandet #nature #jyllinge #roskildefjord #eveningwalk #jyllingesløjfen #sunset #magicalsunsets #winter #exploredenmark #bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #danmarksnatur #opdagdanmark #beautıfuldestınatıons #denmark #visitdenmark #govisitdenmark #wanderlust #dänemark #travelingram #igers_denmark #fjordview #roskilde ...

Det' sørme, det' sandt (snart) ...

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Det' sørme, det' sandt (snart) december🎼🎅🌲🧑‍🎄🧸

Oplev Julen som i de gamle dage i weekenden, når Lützhøfts Købmandsgård slår portene op til julemarked på ægte gammeldags manér!

Gå på opdagelse i en købmandsbutik, som den var for 100 år siden, smag på gammeldags æbleskiver og køb lækkerier og håndværk med hjem. I kan også prøve en hyggelig tur i hestevogn.

🕰 Lørdag d. 3. december kl. 11-15.
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ENG: Lützhøfts Købmandsgård opens its door to their annual Christmas market on December 3rd at 11-15. Go inside the store and explore a grocery shop as it was 100 years ago. You can also go on a horse-drawn carriage ride and enjoy traditional #æbleskiver and mulled wine.

#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #julifjordlandet #lützhøftskøbmandsgård #lützhøfts #julsomigamledage #julemarked #hygge #traditionalchristmas #christmas #weihnachten #weihnachtenwiefrüher #roskilde #dänemark #visitroskilde #roskildemuseum #gammeldagsjul #visitdenmark #fjordlandet #govisitdenmark #wanderlust #jul2022 #juliroskilde ...

Gå jer varme i Fjordlandets storslåede ...

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Gå jer varme i Fjordlandets storslåede natur🌲🥾🧤🐿 (ENG below)

Vi anbefaler varmt et besøg i en af Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Lands skove, nemlig Boserup Skov! #Boserupskov, der med sine mange stier og fine udkig til Roskilde Fjord, byder udenfor til lange gåture alene eller sammen med familien. Tag det varme tøj på, og kom ud og oplev hvordan naturen ændrer sig nu hvor vinteren er på vej!
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Disappear into one of the national park's forests in Fjordlandet: Boserup Forest 🌳 Enjoy that winter is coming and explore how nature is changing with a walk together with the family or a mindful walk alone 🌲🥾🧤🐿

📸Ole Malling, Nationalpark Skjoldungernes land

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KONKURRENCE: Vind en hestevognstur og et valgfrit ...

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KONKURRENCE: Vind en hestevognstur og et valgfrit juletræ fra Ryegaard🎄🤩

Jul er en hyggelig og unik tid og du kan nu gøre den endnu mere unik ved at deltage i konkurrencen om en hestevognstur til fire personer, hvor I vil blive kørt ud til juletræsplantagen så I kan finde årets juletræ.

For at deltage i konkurrencen skal du:

🎯 Like billedet
🎯 Følge @ryegaard_trudsholm_godser
🎯 Følge @visitfjordlandet

Vinderen bliver fundet den 1. december 2022.

Konkurrencen er hverken sponsoreret, støttet eller administreret af Facebook.

📸: Ryegaard og Trudsholm Godser

#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #julifjordlandet #ryegaard_trudsholm_godser #ryegaard #juletræ #hestevognstur #konkurrence #hygge #visitlejre #wunderschön #dänemark #weihnachten #govisitdenmark #baredanmark #nature ...

Julefrokost i Fjordlandet 🍽🥂❤️🎄
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Julefrokost i Fjordlandet 🍽🥂❤️🎄

Tag familien eller vennerne med til de hyggelige julefrokoster her:

👉 @grundsmag
👉 @svogerslevkro
👉 @restaurantfasaneriet
👉 @raadhuskaelderen
👉 @restaurantvigen

Læs mere på visitfjordlandet.dk/jul-i-fjordlandet/julefrokoster/

📸: @photographybysimondurup

#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #smagpåfjordlandet #julifjordlandet #julefrokost #lejre #roskilde #jul #julehygge #madinspiration #grundsmag #svogerslevkro #fasaneriet #raadhuskælderen #restaurantvigen #foodstagram #foodinspiration #christmasfood #fjordlandet #govisitdenmark #baredanmark ...

One month until Christmas
30 minutes from ...

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One month until Christmas
30 minutes from Copenhagen, you can experience a magical Christmas spirit in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund 🎄🤩❤️

#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #julifjordlandet #roskilde #frederikssund #lejre #christmas #christmastime #julehygge #dänemark #weihnachten #jul #denmarktravel #juliroskilde #ig_europe #travelgram #christmastime #jul2022 #govisitdenmark #baredanmark ...

Winterwonderland & fun! 🧤❄️🐾🌲 ...

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Winterwonderland & fun! 🧤❄️🐾🌲 (English below)

Tag familien med ud og oplev vinterskoven, når @nationalparkskjoldungernesland inviterer ud i Bidstrup Skovene på en ”Gå-selv- rute”, hvor I kan samle kran og kogler til julens dekorationer. Medbring en grensaks og ståltråd så I kan klippe pyntegrønt og binde en adventskrans. Følg ruten når I kommer til p-pladsen for enden af Skovvejen Hvalsø.

Se hele guiden for sjove vinter-aktiviteter udenfor via link i bio👆🐾🪵🌲
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English:❄️☃️🌲In these days Fjordlandet is covered in snow and you can bring your family out in the nature to many fun activities. 🧤🪵🐾 For example; Visit the Bidstrup Forests and find the pathway where you can gather beautiful things for your Christmas decorations. The route starts at the parking at the end of Skovvejen near Hvalsø.

See more fun outdoor activites in the guide from @nationalparkskjoldungernesland via link i bio👆

📸 Ole Malling & Sofie Clauson Kaas, Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land.

#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #nationalparkskjoldungernesland #lejre #hvalsø #bidstrupskovene #visitlejre #visitdenmark #exploredenmark #bestofdenmark #traveldenmark #vinter #snow #winterlandscape #vinteridanmark #danmarksnatur #bidstrup #travelinspiration #govisitdenmark #opdagdanmark #danmarksnatur #nationalpark #wanderlust #travelgram #ig_naturelovers ...

Hyggelig julecafé 🎄🍪❤️ (English below) ...

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Hyggelig julecafé 🎄🍪❤️ (English below)

@butikogcafedejlighed inviterer i november og december indenfor til julehygge og stemningsfulde adventsdage.

I Orangeriet kan du finde juleblomster, juletræer og vintage julepynt.
Gårdcaféen byder på julelækkerier og varme drikke.
Der vil også være ponytrækning for børn foran caféen mellem 14.00-15.00. 🎄🤩

Åbningsdage: alle søndage i advent kl. 12-16

ENG: @butikogcafedejlighed invites you in November and December for Christmas fun and atmospheric Advent days.

You can find Christmas decorations, Christmas trees and other lovely Christmassy things.
The café offers Christmas treats and hot drinks. 🎄🤩

Opening days: all Sundays of Advent 12-16

#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #smagpåfjordlandet #julifjordlandet #julehygge #butikogcafedejlighed #hygge #weihnachten #dänemark #christmas #cozy #christmasfood #madinspiration #foodlover #travelgram #denmarktravel #fjordlandet #govisitdenmark #dejligheden #ejbyådal #cafe #jul2022 #danmark #adventssøndag ...

Kom og oplev vikingernes Jól-univers ...

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Kom og oplev vikingernes Jól-univers 🎄🛖❤️ (English below)

Oplev jul gennem tiderne når @sagnlandetlejre inviterer jer på tidsrejse tilbage til den sene jernalder og tidlige vikingetid og helt frem til 1800-tallets juletraditioner, som vi stadig kender dem i dag 🎄🤩

I kan deltage i forskellige værksteder som f.eks. 👇

👉Hør hvordan vikingerne fejrede Jól
👉 Lav funklende spiralperler
👉 Snit en smørkniv eller lignende
👉 Støb en standhaftig tinsoldat
👉 Rist din egen rune amulet

Åbningstider: 26. og 27. november/ d. 3. og 4. december / d. 10. og 11. december. kl. 11.00-16.00.

👀🗓Husk at tjekke dagsprogrammet på www.sagnlandet.dk/dagsprogram/

ENG: Experience Christmas through the ages when @sagnlandetlejre invites you and the kids on a time travel all the way back to the late Iron Age and early Viking Age and all the way up to the Christmas traditions of the 1800s as we still know them today 🎄🤩

Opening days: November 26th and 27th / December 3rd and 4th / December 10th and 11th. 11.00-16.00

📸: Ole Malling

#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #viking #vikingernesjul #jól #sagnlandet #fjordlandet #julifjordlandet #sagnlandetlejre #julisagnlandetlejre #weihnachten #wikinger #weihnachtsmarkt #christmas #earlyvikingage #christmastime #wikingerweihnacht #lejre #landoflegends #history #denmarktravel #travelgram #beautifuldestinations #govisitdenmark #baredanmark ...

Klar til julehygge? 🎄❤️ (English below) ...

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Klar til julehygge? 🎄❤️ (English below)

Så er vi endelig kommet til den tid af året hvor vi kan få gløgg, æbleskiver og ris a 'la mande.

Vi har samlet lidt inspiration til, hvor du kan opleve julehyggen med familien.

👉 @sct.hanshave - åben lørdag og søndag
👉 @ryegaard_trudsholm_godser - åben alle adventsweekender
👉 @herthadalen - åben hver lørdag og søndag
👉 @butikogcafedejlighed - åben alle adventssøndage
👉 @cafeknarr - åben alle dage

Få mere inspiration på www.visitfjordlandet.dk/jul-i-fjordlandet/

ENG: Then we have finally come to the time of year when we can get mulled wine, traditional danish æbleskiver and ris a 'la mande.
Here is some inspiration for where you can enjoy a cozy Christmassy afternoon 🎄🎅🏻

📸: Marie Louise Munkegaard, Cafe Dejlighed og Herthadalen

#visitfjordlandet #opdagfjordlandet #smagpåfjordlandet #fjordlandet #julifjordlandet #jul #æbleskiver #glögg #christmas #christmasmood #weihnachten #weihnachtenindänemark #dänemark #govisitdenmark #baredanmark #roskilde #frederikssund #lejre #scthanshave #herthadalen #ryegård #butikogcafedejlighed #juliroskilde ...

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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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