Just outside Copenhagen, unique natural experiences and varied landscapes await. On the island of Zealand, you can walk through forests, along fjords and across open countryside, breathe in the fresh coastal and inland air, and sense the presence of history along the way.
Lace up your walking boots, pack food and water in your rucksack, and lose yourself in the national park’s deep forests, explore the open manor landscapes, or follow the paths along the fjord, where nature and cultural heritage blend seamlessly.
The Skjoldungestien trail is one of the best hiking trails in Zealand taking you through the Skjoldungernes Land National Park. And it’s just a half hour drive away from Copenhagen.
Afoot – Travel bloggers hiking among seal pups and white-tailed eagles
Toni and Helle are the people behind the Afoot travel blog. Here, they share photos and stories from their experiences in Denmark and abroad. This particular trip took place in January 2023.
Guide: Experience the unique natural beauty of Fjordlandet
Stunning countryside, space to play and explore, blue water, enchanting woods, kayak trips, fascinating cultural history and countless possibilities for hiking and fishing in the fresh air
Take a 64 km hike through Skjoldungernes Land National Park. Gudernes Stræde leads you from Vellerup Vig by the Isefjord to Mosede Fort by Køge Bay – offering both natural experiences and storytelling along the way.
The path begins and ends at Travel stable in Jægerspris or Jægerspris Castle. The trail goes through beautiful historic parties of the palace fence (constructed in 1740'errne) and leads past a series of unique cultural and natural monuments.
Bolund by Roskilde Fjord – Ice Age landscape, hiking and birdlife
Bolund is a protected peninsula north of Risø on Roskilde Fjord in eastern Denmark. The landscape was shaped during the last Ice Age and consists of a flat top, steep slopes, and a narrow land strip…
Enjoy the views over Roskilde Fjord and discover charming villages, deep forests, and the beautiful Ice Age landscapes that define Fjordlandet and the Skjoldungernes Land National Park along the Panorama Route.
Skjoldungestierne is a hiking trail that winds through some of the most beautiful and historically significant landscapes of Denmark’s Fjordland. Here, you can experience both nature and culture up close as you follow the trails between Roskilde, Lejre and Hvalsø..
Roskilde – The City of Springs | Discover the City of Springs on Foot
Roskilde is known as the City of Springs. For centuries, the town’s many natural springs have served as lifelines, gathering places and sources of both stories and renewal.
Shelters by the fjord, in the forest and near walking and cycling routes. Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund offer many shelters in nature for everyone – whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or a first-time user, alone or with the family.
Fjordlandet feels a world away from everyday life, yet is only 30 minutes from Copenhagen. Bring a tent or a caravan and stay overnight surrounded by greenery or with views of the fjord in Roskilde, Lejre or Frederikssund.
