Winter at the museums

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.

Roskilde Cathedral is Denmark’s most important church – a Gothic medieval cathedral, royal mausoleum, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 relationship with Roskilde Fjord told through exhibitions, the museum gardens, and the surrounding trails.