Roskilde Cathedral- UNESCO World Heritage

Roskilde Cathedral- UNESCO World Heritage

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the royal burial site of 40 Danish kings and queens.

Roskilde Domkirke
Domkirkepladsen 3
4000 Roskilde

Note: The church may be closed due to church activities. Therefore, always check the current opening hours here.

Phone: 004546351624

Roskilde Domkirke
Domkirkepladsen 3
4000 Roskilde

Note: The church may be closed due to church activities. Therefore, always check the current opening hours here.

Phone: 004546351624

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Roskilde Cathedral- UNESCO World Heritage

Welcome to a royal church and UNESCO world Heritage site in Roskilde - Join a royal travel through time.

Join a royal travel through time and meet 40 kings and queens in Denmark’s royal burial church, hear the dragon whine, dive into dark crypts, and find peace under the high vaults.

Roskilde Cathedral was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 due to its unparalleled architecture, putting it in the company of such world-famous monuments as the Egyptian pyramids, the Taj Mahal in India and the Great Wall of China.

The beautiful cathedral has three distinctive spires and is the final resting place of 40 Danish kings and queens, including the Christian IV and Queen Margaret I. Even King Harald Bluetooth is purported to be buried here. No other church worldwide contains this many royal tombs, making the cathedral a must-see when visiting Denmark. With its many decorated chapels, the Cathedral reflects the changing European architectural history through 800 years.

The cathedral is definitely a must-see when you visit Roskilde.

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Visiting Roskilde Cathedral

When visiting Roskilde Cathedral, a free guidebook is included in the entrance. The guidebook gives a short overview of the history of the Cathedral, the answer to why the red bricks are a World Heritage Site and the most important highlights

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Guided tours in Roskilde Cathedral:

Join a guided tour of Roskilde Cathedral with the cathedral’s own guides. Here you will experience and learn about Roskilde Cathedral’s treasures, and embark on a time journey through 800 years of architectural development, which has put the Cathedral on UNESCO’s list. On a guided tour you come to the royal tombs and hear about the history of architecture and the church, as well as all the good stories about the clock with Skt. Georg and the dragon, about the whole horse and about the King’s Column with Peter the Great’s height on. You get an overview of the Danish kings and queens, especially Margrete I and Christian IV.

Treasure hunt in Roskilde Cathedral

Now you can again visit Denmark’s royal burial church and here is both high ceilings and plenty of space for the other guests.

Roskilde Cathedral is on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its unique architecture and is definitely worth a visit! Roskilde Cathedral has a fun and educational treasure hunt for the children – or grandchildren.

What´s on in Roskilde:

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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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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Guided tours of Roskilde Cathedral
Join a guided tour in Roskilde Cathedral with the cathedral’s own guides.

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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.