Discover Roskilde

In Roskilde, history and nature are never far away. Experience the royal tombs and UNESCO World Heritage in Roskilde Cathedral, pull the oars like a Viking at the Viking Ship Museum, dive into the city’s history at Roskilde Museum and get ready for a roller-coaster ride through the history of pop, rock and youth culture at RAGNAROCK. 

Roskilde is a modern city brimming with art and culture. In the narrow streets of Roskilde’s city centre, you’ll find several interesting galleries, a wide selection of fashion boutiques/shops, cafés and restaurants serving delicious locally farmed food. 

With its elevated position and beautiful location on the shores of Roskilde Fjord, the city is also the gateway to National Park Skjoldungernes Land: a unique fjord landscape with more than 170 archaeological monuments. Beaches, forests, swimming lakes and the wonders of the fjord give you ample opportunity to experience the beautiful landscapes by bike. You can feel both the wind and the history as you cycle through the medieval town of Roskilde and its beautiful surroundings.