Get inspired for your visit to Zealand. Here you’ll find guides and recommendations to help you experience the very best of the region and make the most of your trip.
Take the train from Copenhagen and explore Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund. Discover three guides to a day of Vikings, art, castles and life by the fjord. Bring your bike to explore further.
Day trip to Roskilde from Copenhagen – Vikings, cathedral and fjord
Discover things to do in Roskilde on a day trip from Copenhagen. Visit the Viking Ship Museum and Roskilde Cathedral, enjoy a walk by the fjord and stop for lunch. You can also explore the Rock Museum and Musicon, the city’s creative district.
Day trip from Copenhagen to Lejre – Viking history and countryside by train and bike
Enjoy a day trip from Copenhagen to Lejre by train and bike. Visit Land of Legends, discover Viking history at Lejre Museum and explore the ancient monuments of Gammel Lejre. Cycle along Ledrebo
Day trip from Copenhagen to Frederikssund – Vikings, art and fjord life
Enjoy a day trip from Copenhagen to Frederikssund by S-train. Explore the Viking Settlement, Willumsens Museum and Roskilde Fjord. Stop for lunch, swim at the harbour bath or bring your bike and continue to Jægerspris Castle.
Hedeland day trip from Copenhagen by train and bike
Explore Hedeland on a day trip from Copenhagen by train and bike. Discover giant wooden trolls, lakes and hilltop views, and stop for lunch at the golf club. You can also continue to Roskilde via Frellsen and Musicon before taking the train back.
Spend two days in Roskilde exploring royal tombs, Viking ships, music and the fjord. This weekend guide brings together places to visit, relaxed breaks, food and accommodation. Take the train to Roskilde and start your trip at the station.
Two days in Lejre - Land of Legends, history and places to stay
Spend a full day at Lejre Land of Legends, then explore Lejre Museum, ancient monuments and nature on day two. Plan your stay with accommodation, local food and practical tips for travelling from Copenhagen by train and getting around.
Two days in Hornsherred - nature, castles and places to stay between the fjords
Plan a two-day break in Hornsherred between Roskilde Fjord and Isefjord. Visit Selsø Castle and Jægerspris Castle, walk in Ejby Ådal, and discover local cafés and places to stay. Find ideas for both days and practical tips for planning your trip.
Two days in Frederikssund - art, Vikings and a stay by the fjord
Travel by train from Copenhagen for two days in and around Frederikssund. Explore Willumsens Museum, the Viking Settlement and Roskilde Fjord, then visit Jægerspris Castle on day 2. Find places to stay and practical tips for travelling by S-train and bike.
The peninsula Hornsherred, between Isefjord and Roskilde Fjord, is a place I’ve become increasingly fond of. The name Hornsherred sounds like something from Tolkien, and that’s pretty much how it is.
The Skjoldungestien trail is one of the best hiking trails in Zealand taking you through the Skjoldungernes Land National Park. And it’s just a half hour drive away from Copenhagen.
Vikings for kids - family experiences near Copenhagen
Build a boat, explore a royal hall and follow a mythical serpent through the woods. Discover Viking experiences for children in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund, west of Copenhagen on Zealand. Ships, houses and Nordic legends bring history to life with plenty for curious hands to explore.
Photo: Anders Rugbjerg Hoppe Anders Hoppe @projectscandinavia
Fishing with kids in Fjordlandet
Go fishing with the kids around Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund. Try the children’s fishing lake at Ørsted Outdoor, or combine lakeside fishing with a walk in nature. Find places to fish and practical tips for your next family outing.
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Things to do on a rainy day on Zealand
Rain doesn’t have to put a stop to your adventures. Find inspiration for museum visits, cosy cafés, great food and outings in nature on a grey day.
Rain over Fjordlandet? It doesn’t matter too much. Here you’ll find inspiration for cosy things to do on rainy days – from museums, cafés and good food to trips into nature and little getaways. Sometimes, rainy weather really is the perfect excuse to slow down a little.
Records on Zealand – Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund
Oldest, biggest, longest and first. There is always something special about experiencing places that have set records or stand out in history. On Zealand, you will find a range of unique places with documented records.
Photo: Anders Rugbjerg Hoppe Anders Hoppe @projectscandinavia
Fishing with kids in Fjordlandet
Go fishing with the kids around Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund. Try the children’s fishing lake at Ørsted Outdoor, or combine lakeside fishing with a walk in nature. Find places to fish and practical tips for your next family outing.
Når du besøger Svanholm Gods, kan du ikke bare smage stedets økologiske høst, som også er at finde på tallerkenen på toprestauranter i København. Du får også en smagsprøve på livet igennem tiden i Danmarks første storkollektiv. Tag på en dagsudflugt til Hornsherred, og send smagsløgene på
Just 30 minutes from Copenhagen, Zealand invites you on a journey through more than 2,000 years of royal history. Follow in the footsteps of kings from pre-Christian centres of power and Viking rulers to the palaces and sites still associated with Denmark’s royal family today.
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.
