Attractions and museums on Zealand

At Roskilde Museum, visitors can explore 1,000 years of history in one of Denmark’s oldest cities. The exhibitions range from ancient times and the Middle Ages to the modern era, and your visit can be...

Experience the Rock Museum (known in Danish as “Rockmuseet”) in Roskilde – an interactive museum filled with sound, light and stories about rock, pop and youth culture. Here, you can hear, see and fee...

Step into Lützhøfts Old Grocer's Shop and experience the atmosphere of life 100 years ago. Explore the authentic shop, step behind the counter, listen to fascinating stories, and buy traditional goods...

Step into the world of the Vikings on Kalvøen in Frederikssund. Here, you can explore reconstructed houses, bridges, and roads from the Viking Age, discover history first-hand, and experience the uniq...

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Roskilde invites you to explore the many forms of contemporary art. Here you will encounter art in urban spaces, at festivals, in nature and in historic buildings – a...

At The Old Smithy in Slangerup, you step into an authentic time capsule and experience traditional blacksmithing as it was practised more than 100 years ago. The small museum offers a fascinating glim...

Step into a world of wartime history, the Wild West, and the universe of hunting at Egholm Museum. Audio guides bring the stories to life for the whole family.

Hedeland Vintage Railway takes visitors on a nostalgic journey through the former gravel pits of Hedeland. Here, historic trains, beautiful nature and the story of Denmark’s industrial railways come t...

Lejre was a centre of power and a royal seat during the Viking and early Iron Age - not just for one king or for a short time, but for more than 500 years! The area is also known as the home of the fi...

Lejre Land of Legends is a unique attraction with its large and famous King's Hall, houses and environments from the Stone Age, the Iron Age, the Viking Age as well as workshops. Discover a historical...

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.

Domkirkemuseet is located above the royal tombs in Roskilde Cathedral and offers a fascinating journey through the cathedral’s and the city’s history from the early Middle Ages to the present day. The...

Tadre Mill from around 1840 is one of the few water mills in Denmark still working as it was originally.

The history of the listed mill dates back to the 13th century. It is the last of 13 mills in ...

When visiting the Frederikssund Museum, Færgegården, you can explore the history of the fjord landscape from prehistory to the present day. Here you will find a vivid narrative about people’s relation...

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...

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...