Maglekilde - a historic spring in Roskilde
Visit Maglekilde near Roskilde Cathedral, west of Copenhagen, and discover the spring water that once powered the town’s mills and early industry. At the spring, you can listen to a Danish audio story narrated by actor Thure Lindhardt.
A spring close to Roskilde Cathedral
Maglekilde is the strongest of Roskilde’s visible, named springs. Its water powered mills and early industry for centuries. A short walk from Roskilde Cathedral, you can see the spring house and the Neptune figure where the water flows out. The water is led onwards towards Sct. Hans Spring and Byparken.
Listen to the story at Maglekilde
Bring headphones to listen to the short Danish audio story at the spring. Actor Thure Lindhardt tells the story of the water that helped shape Roskilde. The recording is in Danish.
Drinking directly from the spring is not recommended.
The audio story is based on a text by Trine Lindhardt Roux and narrated by Thure Lindhardt. Produced by Lindskov Communication for the association Roskilde Kildernes By. Illustration: Kimmie Kawauchi.
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