Iconic architecture on Zealand, near Copenhagen

Roskilde Cathedral is Denmark’s most important church – a Gothic medieval cathedral, royal mausoleum, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Look forward to a different kind of museum experience at RAGNAROCK – a vibrant music experimentarium where you can hear, see and feel your way through the history of rhythmic music. From rock’n’roll t...

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...

Roskilde is the only place in the world where you can board a real Viking ship, experience original vessels from the Viking Age, or take a sailing trip on the fjord in traditional Nordic boats.

Beneath Roskilde’s lively main square lies a medieval church ruin featuring a rare brick floor and dramatic stories from the city’s distant past. The ruins of Saint Laurentius' Church and the preserve...

J. F. Willumsen dealt with virtually all forms of art, both painting, sculpture, ceramics, graphics, photography and architecture, and has his own style with his strong and expressive colors and his s...

Jægerspris Castle is one of Denmark’s oldest royal residences and houses a museum dedicated to King Frederik VII and Countess Danner. In 1854, the couple moved into the castle, and after the King’s de...

Selsø Castle is a remarkably well-preserved historic building with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. When you step inside, you encounter a manor house that remains almost exactly as it was left in...

In the glacial hills of Lejre Land of Legends stands a gigantic structure resembling an upside-down Viking ship. It is a royal hall – a reconstruction of the largest royal hall from the Viking Age ever found in Denmark. The Vikings’ own “Royal Arena”.