Around Roskilde Fjord, you’ll find some of Zealand’s most beautiful waterside experiences, featuring calm coastlines, lively harbours and excellent conditions for both swimming and fishing.
Roskilde Fjord invites you to enjoy experiences on and by the water around the towns of Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund. Along the fjord’s gentle shores, you’ll find welcoming bathing spots with shallow, calm waters, ideal for families as well as for a quiet swim in scenic natural surroundings.
The fjord is rich in fish and attracts anglers throughout the year, whether casting a line from the shore or from a boat. The tranquil waters are well suited to kayaking, paddleboarding and small boats at an unhurried pace. From the water, the landscape opens up with green meadows, small inlets and stretches of coastline shaped by history and a living fjord culture.
Water sports in unique surroundings – an active experience in Fjordlandet
Fjordlandet provides the perfect setting for activities on the water. Here, you can explore nature from a new perspective while physically challenging yourself with a two-time world champion in…
Kajakmanden offers active outdoor experiences on Roskilde Fjord, with sea kayaks for hire and guided kayaking tours set in scenic natural surroundings.
Fjordlandet Outdoor – Guided Nature Experiences in Skjoldungernes Land National Park
Fjordlandet Outdoor presents guided experiences in Skjoldungernes Land National Park – on land and on the water. Led by local guides, participants are invited into the fjord landscape for shared outdoor activities where nature, history and culture come together.
Explore the fjord from a National Park canoe or dinghy
Skjoldungernes Land offers everything you could wish for in a national park – from fjords and forests to cultural heritage. With the park’s free canoes and dinghies, you can experience it all from the water.
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Activities on the fjord
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Møllekrogen, Floating shelter site
Spend the night on Roskilde Fjord in a floating bivouac at Møllekrogen. A unique nature experience on the water in the heart of National Park Skjoldungernes Land.
The steamship S/S Skjelskør offers authentic heritage cruises during the summer season, giving visitors the chance to experience one of Denmark’s historic coal-fired passenger vessels on Roskilde…
M/F Columbus | The ferry between Kulhuse and Sølager
Experience Fjordlandet from the water on the charming M/F Columbus, which has connected Sølager and Kulhuse Harbour since 1962. The crossing takes only about 10 minutes, and the ferry is a cosy, traditional and convenient shortcut – a small experience in itself.
Head to the beach or swimming lake and take a dip in Fjordlandet. VisitFjordlandet will guide you to the best swimming spots in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund.
This guide is for those dreaming of taking the plunge as a winter swimmer, as well as for anyone looking for information about good swimming spots or winter swimming clubs in the Fjordlandet area.
Photo: Anders Rugbjerg Hoppe Anders Hoppe @projectscandinavia
Locals recommend: Child-friendly fishing spots
VisitFjordlandet has put together a guide to great fishing spots suitable for children. In addition, we have asked a local fishing enthusiast, Anders Rugbjerg Hoppe, to share his recommendations for fishing spots that are particularly well suited to families with children.
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Marinas
Along the fjords, you’ll find a number of charming marinas – ranging from small, atmospheric harbours to larger marinas offering full facilities. What they all share is their close connection to the water and a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Roskilde Harbour – a vibrant harbour environment in Roskilde
Roskilde Harbour is beautifully situated at the head of Roskilde Fjord, close to the city’s historic centre. The harbour serves as a vibrant meeting place for sailors, visitors and locals, offering access to the fjord, cultural attractions and recreational experiences throughout the year.
Gershøj Harbour is located on the western shore of Roskilde Fjord in the small fjord-side village of Gershøj. The harbour is an active meeting place with a strong maritime atmosphere, views across the fjord, and access to accommodation, overnight stays and waterside experiences.
Ejby Harbour – an idyllic small dinghy and fishing harbour in Bramsnæsvig
Ejby Harbour is a small, charming dinghy and fishing harbour located in Bramsnæsvig on the Hornsherred peninsula, an area known for its open landscapes and coastal scenery north-west of Copenhagen.
Jyllinge Marina – the maritime hub of Roskilde Fjord
Jyllinge Marina is located on Roskilde Fjord and serves as a central meeting point for sailors and visitors in Jyllinge. The marina combines a scenic waterside setting with good facilities and easy access to the town’s shops, cafés and local attractions.
Herslev Harbour – a marina in peaceful surroundings on Roskilde Fjord
Herslev Harbour is located in calm, nature-rich surroundings on Roskilde Fjord, just north of Roskilde. The harbour serves as a local meeting place for sailors and visitors, with direct access to the fjord, a small beach and the surrounding landscape within Skjoldungernes Land National Park.
In Fjordlandet, a wide range of onshore experiences awaits everyone, with nature ready to be explored by bike or on foot. You’ll find both family-friendly routes and longer trails through forests, rolling hills and along the fjord.
Photo: Trine Hylander Friis
Cycling Experiences in Fjordlandet
Go on a cycling holiday in Fjordlandet. There are plenty of cycling experiences to be found in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund. The natural surroundings offer both family-friendly routes and more challenging cycling trails!
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
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.
