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Roskilde ( / ˈrɒskɪlə / ROSK-il-ə, [3] Danish: [ˈʁʌskilə]) is a city 30 km (19 mi) west of Copenhagen on the Danish island of Zealand. With a population of 52,974 (as of 1 January 2024 ), [1] the city is a business and educational centre for the region and the 10th largest city in Denmark.
Great adventures await not far outside of Copenhagen's city limit. You'll trip over history at every turn when exploring the ancient viking city and former capital of Denmark. But the hilly city by the scenic fjord has much more on the menu. We've collected a couple of must-dos.
- Visit the amazing Roskilde Cathedral. The first thing you must do is to visit Roskilde Cathedral; it is one of the best things to do in Roskilde Denmark and is also considered one of the top 10 things to do in Denmark.
- “Can music change the world?” Find out in Ragnar Rock Museum. Come on a trip through music’s history and development from the 50s onwards. If you are a fan of music, and more specifically, rock, pop, and young culture then you have to visit Ragnar Rock Museum.
- Explore Roskilde Fjord & the national park Skjoldungernes Land. If you want to have a bit of time off to just be in nature, then Roskilde is the perfect place to go.
- Go fruit picking at Frederiksen’s Frugtplantage. If you are coming to Roskilde in the summer or autumn, then you must go to Lejre to go fruit picking: cherries, apples, berries… it’s all there!
Once the capital of Denmark, Roskilde oozes of history and is a must for anyone with a knack for Vikings. With its picturesque location by the fjord and its rich historical heritage, Roskilde is a perfect day trip from Copenhagen only 30 minutes away.
Jul 6, 2023 · For Roskilde day trippers: transportation is included with the Copenhagen Card, as are entries to some of the Roskilde highlights below. Here are the 12 best things to do in Roskilde, including museums, historical sites, art galleries, parks, and more. Viking Ship Museum. Roskilde Cathedral. Musicon.
Top Things to Do in Roskilde, Denmark. Places to Visit in Roskilde. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Walking Tours (4) Day Trips (6) Speciality Museums (6) Ports of Call Tours (6) Historical Tours (12) History Museums (4) Private Sightseeing Tours (9)
A World Heritage Site, Vikings and rock-n-roll await you in the cathedral city of Roskilde. History, culture and beautiful nature are in generous supply a short 25 minutes from Copenhagen, not to mention inviting restaurants where you can relax and soak up your experiences.
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