Fastelavn in Denmark means Fastelavn buns – traditional Danish pastry buns enjoyed during the festive season before Lent. In Roskilde, Lejre, and Frederikssund, bakeries are filled with the best of both worlds: classic cream-filled buns, icing-topped treats, and creative modern versions.
Photo: VisitFjordlandet
Photo: VisitFjordlandet
Taste your way through Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund
If you want to explore local favourites in Fjordlandet, we’ve gathered a small guide to the area’s best bakeries – from traditional artisan bakers in Roskilde’s historic city centre to cosy village bakeries in Lejre and stylish patisseries in Frederikssund by the fjord.
Wherever you start, you’ll find freshly baked temptations and a true taste of Danish Fastelavn in Fjordlandet.
Café Ærligt - coffee and homemade ice cream at Frederikssund Harbour
Café Ærligt at Frederikssund Harbour on Zealand, northwest of Copenhagen, combines a coffee bar with its own ice cream dairy. Visit for breakfast, brunch, lunch or homemade ice cream by the harbour.
In the heart of Roskilde, you’ll find Rustik Bageriet - a combined bakery, café, and patisserie with a focus on craftsmanship, quality, and cosy surroundings. Here, guests can enjoy freshly baked bread, cakes, and warm dishes - either on site or as takeaway.
Enjoy lunch, coffee and cake at Sct. Hans Have, a garden café near Roskilde Harbour on Zealand, west of Copenhagen. Sit in the old greenhouses, the tea garden, the berry garden or beneath the pergola. The garden supplies fruit, berries, herbs and edible flowers for the kitchen.
Hegnsholt near Lejre on Zealand, west of Copenhagen, is a vibrant organic farm with a farm shop and animals, set in close harmony with nature. Here, you can experience everyday rural life, enjoy freshly baked bread, and witness the changing seasons.
Café Selvskab - crafts and jewellery café in Roskilde
Café Selvskab in Roskilde, west of Copenhagen, offers a creative space where you can unleash your imagination through DIY projects in cosy and inspiring surroundings. It's a place for focus, connection, and delightful tastes - no matter your age or experience.
Restaurant Bryggergården in Roskilde - Danish food and smørrebrød
Restaurant Bryggergården in Roskilde, west of Copenhagen, serves classic Danish food and smørrebrød, Denmark’s open sandwiches, close to the cathedral and shopping streets.
Planning a holiday in the Fjordlandet region? In this guide, you’ll find plenty of great ideas for springtime experiences in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund.
