Lejre is close to the big city, making it an excellent choice for a getaway. Explore the Viking halls of Denmark’s mythical kings at Lejre Museum, live like a Viking at the Land of Legends Lejre or visit Egholm Castle to see its extensive collection of weapons.
Don’t forget to breathe in the country air and enjoy the wonderful natural surroundings that helped make Lejre part of Skjoldungernes Land National Park. Go for a peaceful walk along the paths of Skjoldungestierne, which lead through grasslands and undulating hills, or enjoy the rush of biking on the many cycling routes or challenging MTB trails in Bidstrup Forests.
Be sure to stop by one of the area’s local breweries or farm shops, where you can load up on healthy organic foods and enjoy a home-brewed beer.
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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.
Fjordlandet Outdoor gives you the opportunity to explore the Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land with a guide. You can hike or bike. Also it is possible to go by kayak and paddleboard. Fjordlandet Outdoo...
Close to Copenhagen, you can experience unique nature and varied landscapes, breathe fresh sea and country air and feel the wings of history.
If you want to expe...
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...
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...
Enjoy a delicious meal with views of both the golf course and the baroque palace. The Pheasantry is the perfect stop while exploring Skjoldungernes Land National Park – whether you dine in or take you...
An experience with a personal touch
The dedicated staff go the extra mile to offer you a truly memorable visit – with genuine hospitality, attention to detail and excellent service.
Welcome to Herslev Bryghus – an organic farm brewery located in the heart of the Fjordland, just 30 minutes from Copenhagen. Here, you’ll discover the taste of the landscape: freshly brewed craft beer...
Hegnsholt 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 se...
Restaurant Herthadalen is beautifully situated in the forest, at the end of Denmark’s longest avenue, Ledreborg Allé, and right in the heart of Skjoldungernes Land National Park. Here, you’ll enjoy a ...
Photo:Ole Malling
The birthplace of Denmark is nestled in the hills of the hamlet of Gl. Lejre. Legend has it that Lejre was once the seat of ancient kings, the Scyldingas, who left their traces on the landscape. Here the legendary hero Beowulf fought ferociously to defend King Roar’s royal hall. Mysterious royal halls, ancient passage graves and stone ships invite your imagination to run wild.
Photo:Aske Jørgensen
Tree-lined Ledreborg Allé, where some trees are over two-hundred years old, is 7 km long and leads to beautiful Ledreborg Palads and its Baroque garden, where open air concerts are held in summer. On the avenue not far from the palace is Maglebro, a granit bridge dating back to 1755 that crosses the Kornerup Å fishpass.
Photo:Mia Steiness
Located in the middle of scenic Elverdam Valley, Tadre Mill is the last of 13 water mills that previously existed in the vicinity of Aastrup Manor Estate. The mill is still fully operational and serves as a visitor centre and cultural historical museum.
Lejre Museum is located in beautiful hilly landscape filled with a wealth of history. Just outside the museum are some of Denmark’s most well-preserved prehistoric finds from the Viking Age, for instance a stone ship and the remnants of five ancient royal halls. The area is famous for being home to the Scyldingas, a mythical royal dynasty, and the famed hero Beowulf.
There lots of room to play and be yourself. Encounter Stone Age hunters and Viking traders. Grind flour, sail in dugout canoes and shoot with bow and arrow.
A day in Lejre
