Top attractions of Fjordlandet

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 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 playland for children and adults, where you can also experience other prehistoric eras. Everything is based on archaeological research about life in the past.

Roskilde Cathedral is Denmark’s most important church – a Gothic medieval cathedral, royal mausoleum, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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! The area is also known as the home of the first Danish kings, the "Skjoldunger", and the famous heroic poem "Beowulf". In the museum you can admire the many finds and explore the history of Denmark. Lejre Museum is situated in the middle of a hilly, historic natural landscape.

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.

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 unique atmosphere of the site. Throughout the year, the settlement hosts activities, markets, and engaging events that bring the Viking past vividly to life.

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 sense of shapes and story telling. Willumsens Museum is a sensory and color explosion in all the colors of the rainbow for both children and adults.

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 death, Countess Danner opened his rooms as a memorial museum. In 1874, her own study was also preserved as part of the collection. Countess Danner is buried in the castle park.