Discover Roskilde

The Gothic brick cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has been the burial place of Danish kings and queens for over 500 years, with around 40 monarchs resting in ornate burial chapels of widely varying architectural styles.

Five original salvaged Viking ships from the fjord, along with faithful replicas, are on display at the Viking Ship Museum, and in summer visitors can even sail on the fjord themselves aboard the replicas.

One of Europe's largest music festivals has taken place every summer since 1971 on vast grounds outside the city, regularly drawing over 130,000 visitors from around the world for top international acts.

The calm fjord in front of the city has always shaped Roskilde's maritime life and invites a relaxing contrast to the historic city center with sailing trips, kayak tours and picturesque waterside paths.

Roskilde is only about 30 minutes from Copenhagen by S-train and can easily be visited as a day trip or on the way to the rest of Zealand, located right at the end of Roskilde Fjord.

The Gothic brick cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has been the burial place of Danish kings and queens for over 500 years, with around 40 monarchs resting in ornate burial chapels of widely varying architectural styles.

Five original salvaged Viking ships from the fjord, along with faithful replicas, are on display, and in summer visitors can even sail on the fjord themselves aboard the replicas, accompanied by experienced crews.

One of Europe's largest music festivals has taken place every summer since 1971 on vast grounds outside the city, regularly drawing over 130,000 visitors from around the world for top international acts.