On a family trip? In Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund you’ll find great experiences for children. If you're looking for family activities, we’ve gathered them in one place. Let the kids travel back in time or explore the springs in Roskilde.
At The Old Smithy in Slangerup, you step into an authentic time capsule and experience traditional blacksmithing as it was practised more than 100 years ago. The small museum offers a fascinating glim...
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 de...
Imagine a city where water has bubbled up from underground for a thousand years. In Roskilde, more springs emerge than anywhere else north of the Alps – and it is this water that has always been the l...
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.
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...
When visiting the Frederikssund Museum, Færgegården, you can explore the history of the fjord landscape from prehistory to the present day. Here you will find a vivid narrative about people’s relation...
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 fi...
Look forward to a different kind of museum experience at RAGNAROCK – a vibrant music experimentarium where you can hear, see and feel your way through the history of rhythmic music. From rock’n’roll t...
Roskilde Cathedral is Denmark’s most important church – a Gothic medieval cathedral, royal mausoleum, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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 uniq...
Step into Lützhøfts Old Grocer's Shop and experience the atmosphere of life 100 years ago. Explore the authentic shop, step behind the counter, listen to fascinating stories, and buy traditional goods...
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. Vis...
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. With its mix of forests, lakes a...
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 R...
Rejsestalden was opened in Jægerspris in August 1995 and is a centre for culture and tourist information. Rejsestalden is open for companies, organisations, institutions and public groups - both for m...
Imagine a city where water has bubbled up from underground for a thousand years. In Roskilde, more springs emerge than anywhere else north of the Alps – and it is this water that has always been the l...
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...
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...
Beneath Roskilde’s lively main square lies a medieval church ruin featuring a rare brick floor and dramatic stories from the city’s distant past. The ruins of Saint Laurentius' Church and the preserve...
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...
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 ...
Tadre Mill from around 1840 is one of the few water mills in Denmark still working as it was originally.
The history of the listed mill dates back to the 13th century. It is the last of 13 mills in ...
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.
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 s...
Hedelands Old Train takes you back in time. Visit the museum and learn more about Denmark's industrial railways through the ages
