Top attractions and museums on Zealand – Experiences in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund
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Explore some of Denmark’s best museums and attractions, located in the scenic Fjordlandet area around Roskilde, Lejre, and Frederikssund. Here you’ll find unique experiences ranging from world-famous Viking ships to royal castles and fascinating cultural-history museums.
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.
Lejre Land of Legends – Experience 13,000 Years of Danish History
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.
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 feel the music from the 1950s to the present day in one of Denmark’s most unique museum experiences.
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!
Roskilde Museum – 1,000 Years of History from the Prehistoric Period to Today
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 rounded off with a break in the museum café or a browse in the shop.
Egholm Museum in Hornsherred – 1,500 m² of History from the 1600s to World War II
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.
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…
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