Swimming Spots in Fjordlandet

Head to the beach or swimming lake and take a dip in Fjordlandet. VisitFjordlandet will guide you to the best swimming spots in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund.

Marbæk, Herslev, Kulhuse, Vigen, Gershøj, Kalvøen, Sønderby, Jyllinge, Himmelsøen, Avnsø

Marbæk, Herslev, Kulhuse, Vigen, Gershøj, Kalvøen, Sønderby, Jyllinge, Himmelsøen, Avnsø

Fancy a dip in the fresh water?

It’s been proven that being near water can make you happier, healthier and more relaxed.

So why not plan a trip to the water this summer and get going?

 

 

Blue Flag in Fjordlandet

The Blue Flag is a quality mark that indicates, among other things, high bathing water quality. When you visit a Blue Flag beach or harbour, you can expect high water quality, clear environmental information, good outdoor facilities and a focus on bathing safety. Find Blue Flag beaches here: Marbæk Strandpark, Herslev Strand, Kulhuse Strand and Vigen Strandpark.

Marbæk Strandpark

Marbæk Strandpark in Frederikssund is a lovely family beach with a blue flag. At the southern end of the beach you’ll find a ramp suitable for small boats, kayaks and winter swimming. There are public toilets at the car park. From Marbæk Strandpark you have a beautiful view along the fjord towards Roskilde Cathedral, the new Crown Princess Mary’s Bridge and Crown Prince Frederik’s Bridge to the north.

The beach faces west and is therefore a great destination for a sunset walk all year round.

Marbæk Strandpark

Marbæk Strandpark in Frederikssund is a lovely family beach with a blue flag. At the southern end of the beach you’ll find a ramp suitable for small boats, kayaks and winter swimming. There are public toilets at the car park. From Marbæk Strandpark you have a beautiful view along the fjord towards Roskilde Cathedral, the new Crown Princess Mary’s Bridge and Crown Prince Frederik’s Bridge to the north.

The beach faces west and is therefore a great destination for a sunset walk all year round.

Herslev Strand

Just 600 metres north of Herslev town, close to Roskilde, is Herslev Marina and Blue Flag beach with one of the best bathing jetties in Fjordlandet and a fine, child-friendly sandy beach. There is also a large green area where you can relax or be active with a football pitch, beach volleyball area and a small playground. There are toilets and a toilet for the disabled.

Just 120 metres from the water you’ll find the shelter, surrounded by bushes, with a fireplace and access to water and public toilets.

Herslev Strand

Just 600 metres north of Herslev town, close to Roskilde, is Herslev Marina and Blue Flag beach with one of the best bathing jetties in Fjordlandet and a fine, child-friendly sandy beach. There is also a large green area where you can relax or be active with a football pitch, beach volleyball area and a small playground. There are toilets and a toilet for the disabled.

Just 120 metres from the water you’ll find the shelter, surrounded by bushes, with a fireplace and access to water and public toilets.

Kulhuse Strand

Kulhuse in Hornsherred on the Isefjord has a beautiful, child-friendly sandy beach with Blue Flag status. The lovely bathing water is suitable for both children and adults, as you don’t have to go far before the water gets deep. There are toilets and a disabled toilet in the building by the car park. There is also a small café where you can buy an ice cream. Dogs are not allowed in the Blue Flag zone.

The beach is at the end of Kulhusvej at Kulhuse Harbour. Bus 316 goes directly to Kulhuse Strand. You can also walk to the Kulhuse ferry, which runs between Kulhuse and Sølvager.

Kulhuse Strand

Kulhuse in Hornsherred on the Isefjord has a beautiful, child-friendly sandy beach with Blue Flag status. The lovely bathing water is suitable for both children and adults, as you don’t have to go far before the water gets deep. There are toilets and a disabled toilet in the building by the car park. There is also a small café where you can buy an ice cream. Dogs are not allowed in the Blue Flag zone.

The beach is at the end of Kulhusvej at Kulhuse Harbour. Bus 316 goes directly to Kulhuse Strand. You can also walk to the Kulhuse ferry, which runs between Kulhuse and Sølvager.

Vigen Strandpark

Vigen Strandpark north of Roskilde is the favourite beach of the people of Roskilde and a great family beach. Roskilde Camping is located behind the beach and there is a lovely green area with a variety of activities. The beach has green meadows and a small sandy beach with a jetty into the fjord. The beach is fine sand with a few pebbles, and the bottom of the fjord is fine sand. There are showers at the beach, toilets and a kiosk nearby.

From the centre of Roskilde it is about 15 minutes by bike to Vigen, and you cycle along the fjord all the way. By car you can drive along Baunehøjvej. There is a car park with a ramp down to the beach for wheelchair users, people with reduced mobility and prams.

Vigen Strandpark has been awarded the Blue Flag.

Vigen Strandpark

Vigen Strandpark north of Roskilde is the favourite beach of the people of Roskilde and a great family beach. Roskilde Camping is located behind the beach and there is a lovely green area with a variety of activities. The beach has green meadows and a small sandy beach with a jetty into the fjord. The beach is fine sand with a few pebbles, and the bottom of the fjord is fine sand. There are showers at the beach, toilets and a kiosk nearby.

From the centre of Roskilde it is about 15 minutes by bike to Vigen, and you cycle along the fjord all the way. By car you can drive along Baunehøjvej. There is a car park with a ramp down to the beach for wheelchair users, people with reduced mobility and prams.

Vigen Strandpark has been awarded the Blue Flag.

Good behaviour in Roskilde Fjord

You can walk on almost all beaches 24 hours a day – even if the beach is privately owned. A good rule of thumb is that you can walk and stay on beaches that consist of stones and sand. You can only walk on beaches and coastlines. Remember that dogs must be kept on a lead from 1 April to 30 September.

Roskilde Fjord in Skjoldungernes Land National Park is a very special area of nature. It is designated as an EC nature reserve and is also one of the top 10 places for blue recreation in Denmark. Respect the bird life and go where the outdoor facilities are best. For example, Roskilde Harbour, Boserup Skov, Salvad Parken or Vigen Strandpark.

Gershøj Havn

In Hornsherred you’ll find the small fishing village of Gershøj, right on Roskilde Fjord. There is also a small, child-friendly sandy beach at the harbour with the best views of the fjord. There are good toilet and bathing facilities in the small, idyllic harbour next to the beach. If you are hungry or fancy a cup of coffee, Gershøj Inn is right on the beach.

Gershøj Havn

Gershøj

In Hornsherred you’ll find the small fishing village of Gershøj, right on Roskilde Fjord. There is also a small, child-friendly sandy beach at the harbour with the best views of the fjord. There are good toilet and bathing facilities in the small, idyllic harbour next to the beach. If you are hungry or fancy a cup of coffee, Gershøj Inn is right on the beach.

Gershøj

Kalvøen Strand

Kalvøen badebro Outdoor Restaurant Frederikssund Fjordlandet

Kalvøen Strand is a nice, large family beach in Frederikssund with a jetty with a pontoon bridge and nice grassy areas to relax. Parking is available in the large grass car park behind the restaurant. There are toilets at Valhalla (Vikingespillet) and you can sit on the benches along the path and at the table/bench area by the car park.

Kalvøen Strand

Kalvøen Strand is a nice, large family beach in Frederikssund with a jetty with a pontoon bridge and nice grassy areas to relax. Parking is available in the large grass car park behind the restaurant. There are toilets at Valhalla (Vikingespillet) and you can sit on the benches along the path and at the table/bench area by the car park.

Salvad Parken

Salvadparken is a large, green public area by the Roskilde Fjord, at the mouth of Hove Å. There are fields, woods and the fjord. There are small sandy beaches along the fjord where you can swim. But be careful of the many stones. If you have children with you, there are also two natural playgrounds in the park. From the park you have a good view of the islands and islets in Roskilde Fjord.

There is free access to the area from Frederiksborgvej (A6) between Risø and Jyllinge. The Fjord Trail runs right past the park, and you can reach Salvadparken on foot, by bicycle or by boat or kayak from the fjord.

Salvad Parken

Salvadparken

Salvadparken is a large, green public area by the Roskilde Fjord, at the mouth of Hove Å. There are fields, woods and the fjord. There are small sandy beaches along the fjord where you can swim. But be careful of the many stones. If you have children with you, there are also two natural playgrounds in the park. From the park you have a good view of the islands and islets in Roskilde Fjord.

There is free access to the area from Frederiksborgvej (A6) between Risø and Jyllinge. The Fjord Trail runs right past the park, and you can reach Salvadparken on foot, by bicycle or by boat or kayak from the fjord.

Salvadparken

Sønderby Strand

Sønderby beach is a small sandy beach with a jetty and nice grassy areas for relaxing. Parking is available at the end of Harebakkevej, about 200 metres from the beach. There are tables and benches where you can enjoy a picnic.

The beach is at the end of Harebakkevej.

Sønderby Strand

Sønderby beach is a small sandy beach with a jetty and nice grassy areas for relaxing. Parking is available at the end of Harebakkevej, about 200 metres from the beach. There are tables and benches where you can enjoy a picnic.

The beach is at the end of Harebakkevej.

Himmelsøen i Roskilde

Himmelsøen is beautifully situated in Darup, near Roskilde, surrounded by wild nature and with great views. Take a refreshing swim from the 140 metre long floating bridge or jump into the blue waves from the fine sandy beach. There is a lovely shelter and campfire site near the lake, which is free to use.

There is a path to Himmelsøen from Darupvang on Ringstedvej. Drivers can park above the lake in the car park on Darupvej.

Himmelsøen i Roskilde

Himmelsøen is beautifully situated in Darup, near Roskilde, surrounded by wild nature and with great views. Take a refreshing swim from the 140 metre long floating bridge or jump into the blue waves from the fine sandy beach. There is a lovely shelter and campfire site near the lake, which is free to use.

There is a path to Himmelsøen from Darupvang on Ringstedvej. Drivers can park above the lake in the car park on Darupvej.

Avnsø badesø

In the centre of Bidstrup Skovene in Lejre you’ll find beautiful Avnsø – one of the cleanest lakes in Zealand. Avnsø is 6-8 metres deep and a popular swimming spot both summer and winter. You can jump in from the jetty or walk in from the small sandy beach. Bring a packed lunch or sno-bread and enjoy it from the shore, where there is a campfire site, tables and benches. The nearest car park is at the end of Tjørnehusvej, from where it is about 1 km down to the lake.

Avnsø badesø

In the centre of Bidstrup Skovene in Lejre you’ll find beautiful Avnsø – one of the cleanest lakes in Zealand. Avnsø is 6-8 metres deep and a popular swimming spot both summer and winter. You can jump in from the jetty or walk in from the small sandy beach. Bring a packed lunch or sno-bread and enjoy it from the shore, where there is a campfire site, tables and benches. The nearest car park is at the end of Tjørnehusvej, from where it is about 1 km down to the lake.

Swimming in Jyllinge

Jyllinge offers swimming and bathing in Nordmarken, Rådalsgård and Klinten, where there is a jetty.

Jyllinge Marina is situated in a scenic area in the middle of Roskilde Fjord. The marina has toilets, bathing facilities and a small beach between the modern marina and the old fishing harbour.

Swimming in Jyllinge

Jyllinge offers swimming and bathing in Nordmarken, Rådalsgård and Klinten, where there is a jetty.

Jyllinge Marina is situated in a scenic area in the middle of Roskilde Fjord. The marina has toilets, bathing facilities and a small beach between the modern marina and the old fishing harbour.

Remember these safety tips:

Prepare the whole family for a safe day at the beach

It’s important to keep safety in mind when enjoying a day at the beach. Remember to protect yourself and your child from the sun’s rays. Prepare the whole family for the dangers of the beach.

The 8 swimming tips:

  • Learn to swim and jump correctly
  • Never swim alone
  • Swim only where it is allowed
  • Only swim up to your belly button
  • Jump upside down only where the water is deep enough
  • Swim along the shore
  • Never swim with alcohol or euphoric substances in your blood.
  • Get out if you feel cold

Don’t swim here:

  • In harbours, near piers, breakwaters
    or near fishing nets.
  • In swamps and small lakes.
    The water is almost always calm and can be
    can be very cold just below the surface
  • In lakes and rivers with aquatic vegetation
  • Anywhere where bathing is prohibited

Experiences nearby

Experiences

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Pontoppidanruten – cycle route

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Atelier HBH-Art

Working studio for the visual artist Helle Borg Hansen in Skibby Frederikssund.

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