Autumn has arrived. Here are some ideas to help you get outside and experience the season in the areas of Lejre, Roskilde and Frederikssund — three towns located around the scenic Roskilde Fjord on Zealand, eastern Denmark.
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…
Avnsø Badesø near Særløse – swimming in one of Zealand’s cleanest lakes
Avnsø Badesø near Særløse is known as one of the cleanest lakes on Zealand and offers good facilities in scenic surroundings. Visitors will find a bathing jetty, a fire pit and picnic tables. The shallow shoreline makes the area especially suitable for families with children.
The bird sanctuary at Gundsømagle Lake and Reed Beds
Gundsømagle Lake and Bird Reserve is a scenic natural area on the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark, offering close-up encounters with birds, plants, and vast reedbeds.
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.
Lerbjerg Forest – Wild nature and an accessible boardwalk
Lerbjerg Forest near Lejre forms part of the extensive woodland landscape of central Zealand and features untouched forest, wetlands, streams and woodland meadows.
Find Fjordlandet’s Three Trolls in Roskilde and Hedeland
In Fjordlandet – a scenic region west of Copenhagen – you can meet three of Thomas Dambo’s famous recycled-wood trolls: Runde Rie, Glade Anders and Måne Mor. They are hidden in the landscapes around Roskilde and Hedeland, inviting children and adults alike to go on an outdoor troll hunt.
Skjoldungernes Land National Park along Roskilde Fjord is a beautiful and diverse natural area that encompasses both a rich cultural heritage and awe-inspiring nature.
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.
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..
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.
