Swimming Spots in Fjordlandet

Midt i Frederikssund ligger det skønne Kultur- og havnebad, som er et offentligt havnebad med gratis adgang året rundt, til såvel bassinet som til den udendørs omklædning og brusere.

OBS! Bassinet er 2,5 meter dybt, og er derfor bedst egnet til øvede svømmere. Havnebadet er ubemandet og al færdsel er på eget ansvar.

I vinterperioden 1.oktober – 30. april er der adgang til indendørs omklædning og sauna via medlemskab af vinterbadeforening, eller køb af gæstebillet i den offentlige åbningstid.

Der er meget få p-pladser ved selve havnebadet. Så tag cyklen eller sæt bilen på Kalvøen eller ved Føtex og gå til Havnebadet.

Læs mere om havnebadet her

Marbæk Strandpark in Frederikssund is a lovely family beach with a blue flag. At the southern end of the beach you’ll find a ramp suitable for small boats, kayaks and winter swimming. There are public toilets at the car park. From Marbæk Strandpark you have a beautiful view along the fjord towards Roskilde Cathedral, the new Crown Princess Mary’s Bridge and Crown Prince Frederik’s Bridge to the north.

The beach faces west and is therefore a great destination for a sunset walk all year round.

Just 600 metres north of Herslev town, close to Roskilde, is Herslev Marina and Blue Flag beach with one of the best bathing jetties in Fjordlandet and a fine, child-friendly sandy beach. There is also a large green area where you can relax or be active with a football pitch, beach volleyball area and a small playground. There are toilets and a toilet for the disabled.

Just 120 metres from the water you’ll find the shelter, surrounded by bushes, with a fireplace and access to water and public toilets.

Kulhuse in Hornsherred on the Isefjord has a beautiful, child-friendly sandy beach with Blue Flag status. The lovely bathing water is suitable for both children and adults, as you don’t have to go far before the water gets deep. There are toilets and a disabled toilet in the building by the car park. There is also a small café where you can buy an ice cream. Dogs are not allowed in the Blue Flag zone.

The beach is at the end of Kulhusvej at Kulhuse Harbour. Bus 316 goes directly to Kulhuse Strand. You can also walk to the Kulhuse ferry, which runs between Kulhuse and Sølvager.

Vigen Strandpark north of Roskilde is the favourite beach of the people of Roskilde and a great family beach. Roskilde Camping is located behind the beach and there is a lovely green area with a variety of activities. The beach has green meadows and a small sandy beach with a jetty into the fjord. The beach is fine sand with a few pebbles, and the bottom of the fjord is fine sand. There are showers at the beach, toilets and a kiosk nearby.

From the centre of Roskilde it is about 15 minutes by bike to Vigen, and you cycle along the fjord all the way. By car you can drive along Baunehøjvej. There is a car park with a ramp down to the beach for wheelchair users, people with reduced mobility and prams.

Vigen Strandpark has been awarded the Blue Flag.

In Hornsherred you’ll find the small fishing village of Gershøj, right on Roskilde Fjord. There is also a small, child-friendly sandy beach at the harbour with the best views of the fjord. There are good toilet and bathing facilities in the small, idyllic harbour next to the beach. If you are hungry or fancy a cup of coffee, Gershøj Inn is right on the beach.

Kalvøen Strand is a nice, large family beach in Frederikssund with a jetty with a pontoon bridge and nice grassy areas to relax. Parking is available in the large grass car park behind the restaurant. There are toilets at Valhalla (Vikingespillet) and you can sit on the benches along the path and at the table/bench area by the car park.

Salvadparken is a large, green public area by the Roskilde Fjord, at the mouth of Hove Å. There are fields, woods and the fjord. There are small sandy beaches along the fjord where you can swim. But be careful of the many stones. If you have children with you, there are also two natural playgrounds in the park. From the park you have a good view of the islands and islets in Roskilde Fjord.

There is free access to the area from Frederiksborgvej (A6) between Risø and Jyllinge. The Fjord Trail runs right past the park, and you can reach Salvadparken on foot, by bicycle or by boat or kayak from the fjord.

Sønderby beach is a small sandy beach with a jetty and nice grassy areas for relaxing. Parking is available at the end of Harebakkevej, about 200 metres from the beach. There are tables and benches where you can enjoy a picnic.

The beach is at the end of Harebakkevej.

Himmelsøen is beautifully situated in Darup, near Roskilde, surrounded by wild nature and with great views. Take a refreshing swim from the 140 metre long floating bridge or jump into the blue waves from the fine sandy beach. There is a lovely shelter and campfire site near the lake, which is free to use.

There is a path to Himmelsøen from Darupvang on Ringstedvej. Drivers can park above the lake in the car park on Darupvej.

In the centre of Bidstrup Skovene in Lejre you’ll find beautiful Avnsø – one of the cleanest lakes in Zealand. Avnsø is 6-8 metres deep and a popular swimming spot both summer and winter. You can jump in from the jetty or walk in from the small sandy beach. Bring a packed lunch or sno-bread and enjoy it from the shore, where there is a campfire site, tables and benches. The nearest car park is at the end of Tjørnehusvej, from where it is about 1 km down to the lake.