Guidebook for Roskilde
Sightseeing
The legend of King Skjold, picturesque natural surroundings and culture; a paradise for the many birds, not least the white-tailed eagle. Download the app and go hiking in this beautiful area
Guided nature walks in Roskilde Lejre
The legend of King Skjold, picturesque natural surroundings and culture; a paradise for the many birds, not least the white-tailed eagle. Download the app and go hiking in this beautiful area
The medieval Saint Lawrence church, with its famous tiled floor, lies beneath the market square, Stændertorvet, where a small museum has been set up with finds from the archaeological excavation
Skt. Laurentii Kirkeruin
StændertorvetThe medieval Saint Lawrence church, with its famous tiled floor, lies beneath the market square, Stændertorvet, where a small museum has been set up with finds from the archaeological excavation
Roskilde Kloster (convent) was originally a manor house from 1565. In 1699 the first noble home for unmarried ladies of rank in Denmark was founded here. Guided tours for groups of the Convent
St. Catherine's Priory, Roskilde
8E Sankt Peders StrædeRoskilde Kloster (convent) was originally a manor house from 1565. In 1699 the first noble home for unmarried ladies of rank in Denmark was founded here. Guided tours for groups of the Convent
Beautiful and with a great atmosphere. There are plenty of activities at the marina and the adjacent museum harbour. Part of my guided tour
30 locals recommend
Roskilde Havneselskab
2 StrandgadeBeautiful and with a great atmosphere. There are plenty of activities at the marina and the adjacent museum harbour. Part of my guided tour
Small museum with artefacts dating back to the Vikinge Age and the Stone Age. Part of my tour
12 locals recommend
Roskilde Museum
3 Sankt Ols StrædeSmall museum with artefacts dating back to the Vikinge Age and the Stone Age. Part of my tour
In the cosy, old Lützhøft grocer's shop herring and other delicacies are still sold across the counter. The interior of the shop is fitted out as it looked around the 1920s. Part of my guided tour
Lutzhofts Kobmandsgard
6 RingstedgadeIn the cosy, old Lützhøft grocer's shop herring and other delicacies are still sold across the counter. The interior of the shop is fitted out as it looked around the 1920s. Part of my guided tour
Danish national museum for ships, seafaring and boatbuilding in the prehistoric and medieval period. Visit the working museum and enjoy the harbour. Part of my guided tour
52 locals recommend
Vikingeskibsmuseet (Sankt Clara Vej) station
Danish national museum for ships, seafaring and boatbuilding in the prehistoric and medieval period. Visit the working museum and enjoy the harbour. Part of my guided tour
Essentials
Market Days Wednesday and Saturday: the square by the Roskilde Catheral, is transformed into a festive, colourful spectacle. The market offers all kinds of fruits, vegetables..etc
7 locals recommend
Stændertorvet
StændertorvetMarket Days Wednesday and Saturday: the square by the Roskilde Catheral, is transformed into a festive, colourful spectacle. The market offers all kinds of fruits, vegetables..etc
Everything Else
- where "the anemones blossom earlier and more beautiful than elsewhere in Denmark" (Gustav Wied 1902). The Boserup Forest is particularly fertile and the terrain hilly. Beautiful view of the fjord.
8 locals recommend
The Boserup Forest
- where "the anemones blossom earlier and more beautiful than elsewhere in Denmark" (Gustav Wied 1902). The Boserup Forest is particularly fertile and the terrain hilly. Beautiful view of the fjord.
The lake right next to the house is part of the beautiful landscape in the newly inaugurated national park of culture, history and beautiful landscape. Take a walk and feel the wellness of nature
Svogerslev Sø
The lake right next to the house is part of the beautiful landscape in the newly inaugurated national park of culture, history and beautiful landscape. Take a walk and feel the wellness of nature
The Tadre Mill (a water mill from the 19th century which is now a museum) is located on a beautiful meadow by the forest. Bonfire places and BBQ
Tadre Watermill
23 Tadre MøllevejThe Tadre Mill (a water mill from the 19th century which is now a museum) is located on a beautiful meadow by the forest. Bonfire places and BBQ
The historic landscape shows overwhelming evidence of prehistoric settlements of the Iron Age and Viking Age. The area is linked to the most famous legends about Danish kings in prehistoric times
44 locals recommend
Land of Legends - A land to explore
2 SlangealleenThe historic landscape shows overwhelming evidence of prehistoric settlements of the Iron Age and Viking Age. The area is linked to the most famous legends about Danish kings in prehistoric times
Just a beautiful place where people go camping or just take a swim in the fjord. Nice harbour and restaurant. Part of my guided tour
10 locals recommend
Vigen Beach and recreational area
Just a beautiful place where people go camping or just take a swim in the fjord. Nice harbour and restaurant. Part of my guided tour
The Musicon site in Roskilde is a former concrete factory, which in 2008 started its transformation into becoming Roskilde’s new cultural quarter. Presently houses close to 50 groups of actors
Musicon, Erhvervsskolerne (Pulsen) station
The Musicon site in Roskilde is a former concrete factory, which in 2008 started its transformation into becoming Roskilde’s new cultural quarter. Presently houses close to 50 groups of actors
A very beautiful cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage Site with 125,000 visitors annually. The cathedral has been the main burial site for Danish monarchs since the 15th century. I offer a guided tour
131 locals recommend
Roskilde Domkirke
3 DomkirkepladsenA very beautiful cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage Site with 125,000 visitors annually. The cathedral has been the main burial site for Danish monarchs since the 15th century. I offer a guided tour
Food Scene
Thatched roof on the wings and a cosy atmosphere inside with beamed ceiling and rustic style furnishing. Known throughout the country for its large selection of Danish/international specialities
Svogerslev Kro
45 Svogerslev HovedgadeThatched roof on the wings and a cosy atmosphere inside with beamed ceiling and rustic style furnishing. Known throughout the country for its large selection of Danish/international specialities
Arts & Culture
Gimle is the local music venue of Roskilde and the place where students and young people meet. It is situated in the old water works in the city center.
18 locals recommend
Gimle
2 HelligkorsvejGimle is the local music venue of Roskilde and the place where students and young people meet. It is situated in the old water works in the city center.
Roskilde Festival 2014 had more than 180 performing bands and gathered around 130,000 festivalgoers. One of the largest music festivals in Europe. 27 June - 4 July
13 locals recommend
Roskilde Festival
11 HavsteensvejRoskilde Festival 2014 had more than 180 performing bands and gathered around 130,000 festivalgoers. One of the largest music festivals in Europe. 27 June - 4 July