Enjoy memorable experiences on your next trip with your spouse, partner or friends. Dive into the world of kings and queens, Vikings or music history. This list highlights the region’s most notable attractions.
Experience the famous Danish multi-artist J. F. Willumsen's grandiose, transgressive, sometimes bizarre and extreme, figurative art at Willumsen Museum in Frederikssund.
Jægerspris Castle – royal history and cultural heritage in Zealand
Discover Jægerspris Castle on Zealand, Denmark. Visit the museum about King Frederik VII and Countess Danner, explore the castle park, and enjoy unique royal history near Copenhagen.
Discover the Rock Museum in Roskilde – an interactive museum exploring rock, pop and youth culture. Ideal for family activities, events and experiences near Copenhagen, Denmark.
Ledreborg Palace is beautifully located at the end of Denmark’s longest avenue, Ledreborg Allé, right in the heart of Skjoldungernes Land National Park. Here, you can look forward to an exceptional experience focused on presence, quality, and sustainability – all set in a historic setting.
Selsø Castle – the forgotten manor house by the fjord
Selsø Castle is a remarkably well-preserved historic building with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. When you step inside, you encounter a manor house that remains almost exactly as it was left in 1829 – without electricity, running water or heating – and with an atmosphere that transports your imagination across several centuries.
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.
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 – royal history and cultural heritage in Zealand
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.
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.
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..
Roskilde Convent – A guided tour of a cultural-historical gem in the heart of the city
When you visit Roskilde Monastery, you step into a time capsule in the heart of the city. Here, you can experience a historic complex with a garden, church, and the Knight’s Hall. On a guided tour, you will hear stories about monastic life, noblewomen, and the site’s role through the centuries.
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.
Musicon is Roskilde’s vibrant new district, bursting with creativity, culture, and unique experiences. Here, homes, workplaces, leisure activities, and cultural attractions are seamlessly blended. Visit the iconic Rock Museum of pop, rock and youth culture, the contemporary dance theatre Aaben Dans, Roskilde Festival Folk High School, the metal art workshop Kunstsmedjen, and explore quirky shopping streets like Rabalderstræde and Containerstriben, or enjoy the skateparks in Rabalderparken and Hal 12.
At the music venue Gimle in Roskilde, you can experience everything from intimate concerts to large-scale events in a truly unique setting. Here, music, culture and community come together in the old waterworks, where both emerging talents and established artists create memorable experiences all year round.
