Roskilde Cathedral

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the royal burial site of 39 Danish kings and queens.

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Roskilde Cathedral

Roskilde Domkirke
Domkirkepladsen 3
4000 Roskilde

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

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

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. Roskilde Cathedral is the first Gothic cathedral in Scandinavia built in bricks and the architecture reflects 1000 years of Danish history. With its many unique Royal chapels the Cathedral reflects the changing European architectural history through 800 years.

The beautiful cathedral has three distinctive spires and is the final resting place of 39 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 Roskilde.

Every weekday from May to October, we offer short introductions to the Cathedral at 2 PM in English. The intro is included in the entrance fee. We give you 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. For groups: read more here.

Roskilde Cathedral

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Apr 9

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Nu kan museerne i Fjordlandet snart åbne igen og det skal fejres med en konkurrence 🥳

Vind 4️⃣ billetter + en omvisning (i hverdagene) til @willumsensmuseum som åbner dørene d. 21. april 🎉

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Apr 8

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The open-air island at Veddelev is back! 😎🤩

Last Friday, @naturstyrelsen and @nationalparkskjoldungernesland pull the island out and place it south of Veddelev. The island is a resting place for everyone who moves on the fjord 🏄‍♀️🚣‍♀️🏊‍♂️

The open-air island is located south of the small island of Elleore, which is an important place for the breeding birds 🦆🐦 The birds need peace and quiet to breed - and therefore Elleore, like the other small islands and islets in Roskilde Fjord, is protected in the period 1 April to 15 July. 🤗

However, with the open-air island, it is still possible to take a rest with a fantastic fjord view 😍

Foto: Henrik Jørgensen 📸

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Apr 7

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Nu kan museerne i Fjordlandet snart åbne igen og det skal fejres med en konkurrence 🥳

Vind 4️⃣ billetter + en omvisning (i hverdagene) til @willumsensmuseum som åbner dørene d. 21. april 🎉

Værdi 1080,-

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❤️ Like dette opslag
🤗 Fortæl os hvem du skal have med på museumsbesøg og hvilken udstilling I glæder jer til at udforske.

Vi trækker vinderen onsdag d. 14. april kl. 12.00 🎁

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Roskilde Cathedral ⛪️ - a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its impressive architecture 😍

Did you know that Roskilde Cathedral is the first Gothic cathedral in Scandinavia built in bricks? Its architecture reflects 1000 years of Danish history.

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From one of the many beautiful sunsets in Fjordlandet 🌅😍

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Fjordlandet, or Fjord Country, covers the scenic areas around Roskilde Fjord, Isefjord, Holbæk Fjord and Lammefjorden. 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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Roskilde Cathedral

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the royal burial site of 39 Danish kings and queens.