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Fjordstien is a bicycle and hiking path along Roskilde Fjord and Isefjord. It gives you the possibilty to experience the landscape, the nature and the culture of the fjord and its history....

Experience the only World Class speedway club in the greater Copenhagen area, Slangerup Speedway, at their home ground....

Fjordland rent modern motor boats, which can be operated by anyone, even without prior knowledge or certificates.

Enjoy a unique adventure holiday on Roskilde Fjord and Isefjord....

At the museum you will find 2 lines with trams from Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and some foreign cities, including the Melbourne tram, which was a gift from Australia to the Danish crown prince co...

Ringsted Outlet is the only outlet city in Denmark just 60 km from Copenhagen on E20. There are more than 30 well known brands for you who loves to make a bargain and yet will not go on compromise wit...

The Maritimt Forsøgscenter (the Maritime Research Centre) offers sailing by viking ships. No pre-knowledge needed as there will be instructors on board.

The passengers play an active part in the sai...

The Gershøj Tent Site is an open piece of land situated right by Roskilde Fjord and by the marked route "Fjordstien". The site can be accessed by foo...

The tent site Lyndbypladsen has a great location on the waterside of the Roskilde Fjord by the foot of a slope. The beach is sandy and grassy.Fresh water and toilet...

Great B&B in detached part of farmhouse situated in Torkildstrup village 15 km west of Roskilde. Shared bathroom and big kitchen-dining room.

Access to visitors' area and small playground in the gard...

Experience the pleasant ambience of a manor at Sonnerupgaard Gods. The manor is situated in the middle of Zealand close to pre-historic places and dates back to 1341 with its own rampart.

Apart from ...

Restaurant Bone's in Roskilde prides itself on having the world's best spareribs, Denmark's largest salad bar and the best service.

Here the whole family feel comfortable. Everyone is welcome, even ...

A pleasant stroll along the main shopping street in Roskilde provides you with an experience of a genuine Danish market town. 

In the heart of the city you will find more than sixty specialist shops ...

Gevninge Træ Drejeri is a wood turnery and a gallery.

Here you can see unique wooden bowls and wood art handmade of wood from local forests and marshes, especially from Ledreborg, Lindholm and Boseru...

The Hvedshøj burial mound is among the largest of its kind in the region of Roskilde. It was built about 1.400 BC and is the burial place of a squire from the Bronze Age .

The Spraglehøj burial mound from the bronze age is one of the highest points in the region of Gundsø overlooking Gundsømagle Inlet and the marshland. The Sprag...

Call the Tourist Information in Roskilde and let us assist you in finding a suitable budget accommodation in fully furnished rooms owned by private landlords in central Roskilde or in the countryside....

The Skt. Ibs Kirke is a travertine church from around 1100. In 1808 it was transformed into a field hospital for Spanish soldiers. 

In 1816 the church and the graveyard were sold to a local merchant ...

The Maritime Days take place at Roskilde Harbour once a year in the second weekend of June. The festive activities include free sails, live music and salsa dance lessons on Saturday night....

Roskilde Camping is a family camp site situated by Vigen - the best beach of Roskilde. With only a 4 km to the centre of the town the site is ideal for excursions to Roskilde, the Viking Ship Museum a...

Skt. Laurentii Kirke, The church of Sct. Lawrence, at Stændertorvet, was built around 1125 A.D. of travertine from the underground of Roskilde. During the reformation in 1536 the church was demolished...

On the Christmas Steam Train running from Roskilde to Hvalsø Santa offers Christmas cookies and makes you feel Christmassy.

The veteran bus at Hvalsø railway station will take you to the Danish Tramw...

The town museum of Roskilde tells the story of one of the most important towns of Denmark and of the area around Roskilde and Lejre from prehistoric times to the present day.

The museum received a N...

The arts & craft shop Jeppeart. in Roskilde offers premium Danish handicraft such as jewellery, glass, pottery, clothes, knitwear, woven textiles and paintings. 

The shop is a joint venture of variou...

Roskilde Jazz Days is a three-day jazz festival taking place every year in the third weekend of June at the downtown cafés, restaurants and music venues of Roskilde. Most of the concerts are free and ...

The Gallery Working Art in Roskilde is a 100 m2 live workshop owned by 11 working artists displaying more than 150 paintings.Half the year the gallery is used ...

The Tourist Information in Roskilde offers guided ciy tours in Danish, English and German on Wednesdays and Saturdays in July.

Start at 11 a.m. from the Tourist Information, Stændertorvet 1.

Durati...

Leave the car at home for a day and rent a bike at the Jupiter Cykler!
The area around Roskilde Lejre abounds with scenic cycle tracks along the Fjord or in the countryside.


For Tour Proposals pleas...

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Roskilde offers exhibitions and researches dealing with contemporary art that expresses itself across traditional aesthetics. It involves pictures, sound and movement...

At Roskilde Library you can access the internet for free and check your mails or facebook or process your holiday photos. The Library Press Display database offers 500 online newspapers representing 7...

Ella Stokbro designs and forges unique jewellery of sterling silver and gold with precious stones like opals, diamonds, labradorite, lapis lazuli, emerald, sapphire etc.

The inspiration for Ella Stok...

My works of art mirror my fascination and inspiration by nature and culture and my acceptance of the superiority of nature and the diversity in human beings. 

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The tent site in Herslev close to Roskilde is situated 120 m from a stony beach and on the route Fjordstien running along the fjord. It is open to cyclists, wanderers and sailors.

Visitors may use t...

Gadstrup Bustrafik was founded in 1962 and offers all kinds of bus transport including customized tours. The busses seat a total of 390 persons.Transport&nb...

The mini town depicts the medieval Roskilde from Røde Port to Støden and from Jernbanegade to the harbour.

Once you have seen what the town was like in the 14th century, it is a good idea to explore...

Jensen's Bøfhus is a popular family restaurant serving nice big steaks and a la carte at fair prices in pleasant surroundings. The menu includes a childrens' menu....

Youfly in Roskilde is the leading simulator centre of Europe and the only place where you can test your abilities as a fighter pilot, a Formula 1 driver or a helicopter pilot. 

The simulators are wor...

The studios and galleries in Roskilde Lejre invites you to open house in September.

Visit some of the many artists and learn about their techniques and ideas.

The Art Festival is arranged by VisitRo...

Not only has the Café Vivaldi at Stændertorvet in Roskilde one of the best locations of the town - it also has a magnificent view to Roskilde Palace, the city square and Roskilde Cathedral.

The brigh...

The old city hall of Roskilde was built in 1884 in Gothic style. The building and the interior  was designed by the architect O. Momme.

The tower dates back to around yr. 1500 and was originally the...

Herslev Harbour is a quiet harbour surrounded by open areas. A different kind of harbour, very attractive and full of charm and well worth a visit.

With its beach the harbour is ideal for families w...

When Fiddlers from all over Denmark meet for the Fiddlers' Festival in Roskilde the streets reverberates with Danish and Nordic traditional folk music. 

The festival starts at Kildegaarden, Helligkor...

The large boat collection of the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, containing reconstructions of Viking ships and traditional Nordic boats, is berthed at the Museum Harbour.

During the sailing season ...

Built in 1847 in connection with construction of the first railway in Denmark from Copenhagen to Roskilde the Roskilde Station is the oldest in Denmark. The beautiful old building was renovated in 199...

The Café Druedahls at the pedestrian street in Roskilde serves cakes, brunch, sandwiches, salads and a la carte. The café has a wine bar and tea room....

Cafeteria serving meal of the day and a la carte at fair prices. The kitchen closes 30 minutes before the store. ...

Borrevejle Camping & Cabins is open all year round and centrally located at Zealand with easy access to activities for the family, the young couple or those who wish an active holiday with golf, bikin...

Eventyrhuset (The House of Adventure) is an old village school from 1829 with one big or two small holiday homes. The house is situated in Hornsherred 20 km north-west of Roskilde between the two fjor...

The Hornbeer Brewery at the Marguerite Route close to Roskilde offers a selection of 20 special quality beers, a.o. Caribbean Rumstout, Beer of the Year 2008. The brewery was elected Brewery of the Ye...

The Gershøj Harbour is a small idyllic harbour in Roskilde Fjord with approx. 60 berths. Slipway for small boats - crane available on request.It might be difficult ...