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Town in Zealand, Denmark
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Roskilde is in West Zealand, Denmark, 35 km west of Copenhagen. Roskilde is an ancient city dating from the Viking age. The most important historical sights are the Viking Museum and Roskilde Cathedral, World Heritage site. Roskilde is also home to the giant rock music event, Roskilde Festival.
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Roskilde Domkirke
On UNESCO World Heritage List. This is where Danish kings and queens have been buried for a thousand years, 20 kings and 17 queens lie in the four chapels here. Most impressive are the temple like monuments for King Christian III and his wife. A wooden church was built here in the 10th century; the present church was built in early 13th century. Home to the Cathedral Museum. See also Nordic monarchies.
Built in 1884 in Gothic style. Now home to the local tourist information office.
Home to two exhibitions, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Palace Wing. A four-wing yellow baroque building built in the 18th century. It was home to the king and his family when around.
The oldest train station in Denmark built in 1847 in connection with opening of the first railway between Copenhagen and Roskilde.
15 granite tiles in the pavement illustrating the history of Roskilde. It was created by sculptor Ole Knudsen in 2009.
Three 5-m-high jars created in 1998 by sculptor Peter Brandes. They symbolise life and death and were placed here to mark the city's 1,000 year anniversary. One of the jars has inscribed a poem by Henrik Nordbrandt.
Hilly, primarily beech mixed forest. 5-km trekking path.
Established in 1915 by Roskilde's patron, O.H. Schmeltz. Comprises a playground for children, a snake-like walking path and other areas well suited for a stroll or for hanging around. The park is home to cultural events including summer concerts Tuesdays in July. You can walk from the city centre to the Viking museum through the park.
Consists of a number of combined parks primarily based on former monastery land. It was established in early 19th century and found its present form in the 1930s. The park is home to cultural events including performances for children at the amphitheater on summer Thursdays.
Sagnlandet Lejre
Theme park with reconstructions of an Iron Age village, a Stone Age camp, a Viking market, a 19th-century farm, and cottages.
Built 1740-45 by Count Johan Ludvig Holstein-Ledreborg and still the family residence. Houses a collection of original furniture and paintings. The baroque park has been restored. Houses an open air concert every summer.
A museum with several original viking ships, a viking research centre, a harbour with copies of viking ships, and a shipyard making new ships.
Local history museum, but well in tune with other attractions, it also has a good collection of viking archaeological finds, some connecting to the sagas about the legendary Beowulf.
Håndværksmuseet
Exhibits tools from 1850-1950 used by coach makers, carpenters, joiners, coopers, clog makers and other craftsmen.
The shop existed from 1892 to 1979. It has been led back to its appearance around 1920. Here you can buy goods like the ones sold in the 1920s, you can also see the grocer's office, inventory and old magasine buildings.
Butcher shop as it was in the 1920s.
Roskilde Miniby
Model of Roskilde as it might have looked in its heyday around 1400. The model is at scale 1:200 and is around 50 m². It was finalised in 1999 but was not displayed at its present location until 2005.
The psychiatric hospital was established in 1860 as one of the most modern of its time. The museum shows the history of the hospital.
Ruins of a church built in early 12th century.
Exhibits of Lejre's historical influence on the history of Denmark. Also exhibits of the historical development of the area.
Danish and foreign artists, primarily painters.
Exhibit and sale of Danish crafts within jewelry, glass, ceramics, clothing, knitwear, tissues and painting.
Exhibits paintings by Annemette Møbjerg.
Workshop and gallery exhibiting paintings from primarily local painters.
Large gallery established in 1987 exhibiting primarily works of North European artists.
Workshop and gallery showing art of glass by artist Skak Snitker.
Become a viking for a day, in this spectacular hands on history museum.
Indoor playground best suited for children of 2-8 years. Also a café with limited and mediocre food.
18-hole course open for guests from other golf clubs with a handicap of no more than 34.0. 9-hole course open for all.
Gudernes Stræde
64-km marked path on asphalt, soil and grass. All of the path can be walked and most is also fine for bikes. The path connects Køge Bay near Karslunde Beach with Ise Inlet near Kirke Hyllinge. A large part of the path is in Roskilde Municipality. A great way to experience the local nature and culture.
Roskilde Kongres- og Idrætscenter
A venue for conferences, events (up to 2,400 attendees) and sports activities.
Restaurant at Viking Ship museum with a view over Roskilde Inlet.
Old Restaurant ship. You can have lunch, tea or dinner on Roskilde Fjord.
Small intimate restaurant with a nice patio. Serves Danish, French and Spanish cuisine. Splurge quality at slightly lower prices.
Good place to try some traditional Danish food. The quality is excellent and the price less than that of many restaurants offering traditional food. Also serve interesting elderflower beer and dry Danish wine.
Italian gourmet restaurant. The food is better than the service.
Seafood restaurant also serving meat dishes.
Combined club and sports café.
Restaurant in historical building on the middle of the main pedestrian street. Nice outdoor seating for following the life on the busy street. Danish cuisine.
Traditional Danish bar, but also has a large selection of foreign and gourmet beers.
Local place frequented by workers and occasionally by people returning from concerts in the nearby Roskildehallerne.
Large traditional bar frequented by locals.
In a primarily residential area and primarily frequented by regulars. Has billard and slot machines.
Bed & Breakfast i Roskilde
Hostel at the harbour next to the Viking museum. It has dormitories and family rooms.
4 km from the town centre, directly at the fjord. The camping site also offers cabins for rent. Open from end of March to end of September.
Bed and breakfast in a quiet residential area. Offers a single room and a family room for up to 3 guests, with free Wi-Fi, free parking and access to a shared kitchen, shared bathroom and garden. Suitable for short and longer stays.
Rooms with free internet, some with view of Roskilde Inlet.
Four-star hotel with free internet.
A fairly attractive mall with 90 different stores and a cinema.
Pedestrian street and main shopping street in town.
Sells handicrafts from Africa, Asia and Latin America including home accessories, cookware, jewellery, baskets, bags, accessories, toys and paper products.
Jewellery and giftware.
Shop and café selling a large selection of beer as well as wine, chocolate, goodies, coffee, organic sweets, handicrafts, clothes, hats, jewellery.
By bus
Intercity buses to and from Jutland lines 882 to Fjerritslev and 888 to Aarhus/Aalborg, makes stop at the Q8 gas station at Darupvej 2, by the highway.g. 600S.
By plane
You can easily walk from the train station to the main square with the cathedral and from there to the Viking Ship Museum.
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