Roskilde, Denmark

Roskilde

A royal cathedral and a Viking Ship Museum on a fjord.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Roskilde

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Roskilde Cathedral, where 40 Danish kings and queens are buried.
  2. AfternoonSee the Viking Ship Museum and sail a replica Viking boat on the fjord in summer.
  3. EveningWalk along the fjord harbour at sunset.

Day 2

Visit Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød.

What to eat

Danish hot dog from a pølsevogn stand, or smørrebrød.

Local tips

Make the most of Roskilde

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year, very busy during the big music festival in late June and early July.

Best photo spot

The twin spires of the cathedral seen from the fjord.

Getting there

Trains from Copenhagen take about 25 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Copenhagen, and the Viking-age village and museum at Lejre.

Good to know

The cathedral holds the tombs of almost 40 Danish kings and queens. At the Viking Ship Museum you can see original ships found in the fjord.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Roskilde

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Plan your visit

Getting to Roskilde

Getting there

  • Roskilde Airport (RKE)7 km away
  • Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH)35 km away
  • Copenhagen30 km away
  • Malmö60 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryDenmark

Questions

Roskilde: good to know

Is Roskilde worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. A royal cathedral and a Viking Ship Museum on a fjord.

How many days do you need in Roskilde?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Roskilde?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year, very busy during the big music festival in late June and early July.

How do you get to Roskilde?

The nearest airport is Roskilde Airport (RKE), about 7 km away. Trains from Copenhagen take about 25 minutes.

What is there to see near Roskilde?

Nearby hidden places include Copenhagen (30 km), Malmö (58 km) and Lund (70 km).

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