Roskilde: Vikings, History & Heritage
Once the capital of Denmark, Roskilde oozes of history and is a must for anyone with a knack for Vikings. With its picturesque location by the fjord and its rich historical heritage, Roskilde is a perfect day trip from Copenhagen only 30 minutes away.
As the only place in the world, you can travel back a thousand years and conquer the waters aboard a viking ship. But the ancient city also offers plenty of top-class contemporary culture with its world-renowned music festival, its museum for pop, rock and youth culture and much more.
8 things you need to do in Roskilde
Roskilde highlights
Located in historic Roskilde, a mere 25 minutes from Copenhagen, the Viking Ship Museum offers a unique experience to adults and children alike.
See, hear and feel your way through the history of rhythmic music from 1950s rock'n'roll, through 1980s pop culture to today's wild rhythms - and get an idea of tomorrow's music scene at this museum in Roskilde.
Roskilde Festival is the largest cultural festival in Northern Europe. Roskilde Festival is a unique and all-encompassing experience, where the music takes over for a full week.
The magnificent red-brick cathedral with its impressive tall spires is considered one of Denmark's most important architectural monuments.
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