Rock, vikings and UNESCO world heritage

Welcome to Roskilde

3 iconic attractions in Roskilde

Roskilde Cathedral – world heritage

Roskilde Cathedral is inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list. It is a unique and beautiful medieval cathedral. The Viking kings Harold Bluetooth (d. 985) and his son, Sweyn Forkbeard (d. 1014) conqueror of England is buried here. Almost 40 kings and queens of Denmark are buried here. ...

The Viking Ship Museum

Explore the five viking ships at The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde

RAGNAROCK Museum for pop, rock and youth culture

A “ROCKING” MUSEUM EXPERIENCE! See, hear and feel your way through the history of rhythmic music from 1950s rock'n'roll, through1980s pop culture to today's wild rhythms - and get an idea of tomorrow's music scene. But RAGNAROCK is more than a roller coaster ride in the colorful his...

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Museums in Roskilde

Roskilde has a significant history and you can explore it in the many museums.

Kunst og kultur i Roskilde

Kunsten og kulturen berører, udfordrer og udvikler i Roskilde. Få en sanseoplevelse ved at besøge nedenstående kulturelle mødesteder.

Arts and crafts galleries in Roskilde

In Roskilde you will find a range of opportunities to experience arts and crafts in a great variety.

8 historiske kilder i Roskilde

Der er tre temaer, du støder på igen og igen, når du besøger Roskilde. Der er kunst og historiske bygninger overalt i gadebilledet, de berømte kilder,...

Arkitekturperler i Roskilde

Er du arkitekturelsker, er Roskilde en by der er værd at udforske. Vi har håndplukket en række arkitekturperler, du ikke må gå glip af, når du besøger...

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Must sees in Roskilde

Visiting Roskilde and courious what to do and see when arriving? We have gathered some of the top must sees in Roskilde.

5 hidden places in Roskilde

Visiting Roskilde and courious what to do and see when arriving? Maybe you know the big attractions, but do you know some of the more hidden gems in the city of Roskilde?

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Locals from Roskilde guide you to their unique gems!