All Attractions near the old house

Denmark’s premier art museum, SMK, showcases centuries of Danish and European masterpieces in an inspiring setting beside Copenhagen’s city-center park.

UNESCO-listed Viking ring fortress and modern museum in the fields west of Køge, where subtle earthworks and big skies bring Harald Bluetooth’s Denmark into focus.

Historic Danish manor estate with a landscaped park, working farmlands and forests, offering tranquil walks and classic country vistas just east of Haslev.

A peaceful Bronze Age–inspired trail along the wooded ridge of Køge Ås, where manor landscapes, river views and ancient traces meet just outside Køge.

A German-inspired historic well on Køge’s grand market square, where everyday water, medieval trade and modern town life quietly flow together.

Community-powered civic townhouse in Roskilde’s old city hall, where history, democracy and everyday cultural life share the same welcoming rooms.

Shaded, child-friendly play space in the heart of Roskilde’s Byparken, surrounded by mature trees, gentle equipment and the calm of a classic Danish city park.

A vivid turquoise lake framed by towering white chalk walls, Den Blå Sø transforms Faxe Limestone Quarry into one of Denmark’s most surreal and photogenic landscapes.

Intimate museum spaces inside Roskilde’s UNESCO-listed cathedral, revealing the hidden stories behind royal tombs, brick Gothic architecture and a millennium of Danish faith.

Solgårdsparken in Køge is a riverside retreat featuring woodlands, lawns, playgrounds, public art, and event spaces—an ideal escape for families and nature lovers.

Free public drinking water station serving Køge's residents and visitors with sustainable hydration.

A small but essential drinking water fountain on Køge’s historic Torvet, offering free, clean tap water and a brief pause amid cobblestones and town life.

Ancient forest sanctuary where Danish kings hunted and 2,000 wild deer still roam beneath centuries-old oaks.

A flexible harbourfront field where Køge’s open sky, sea breeze and industrial silhouettes frame everything from quiet dog walks to large outdoor festivals.

A modest bronze frog fountain in Roskilde’s Klosterengen park, where playful sculpture, splashing water and everyday neighbourhood life meet in a tranquil corner.

Historic Danish manor on the ridge of Køge Ås, combining a 400‑year house with tranquil parkland, river views and a celebrated rhododendron garden.

One of Denmark’s oldest inhabited medieval castles, Gjorslev combines Gothic stonework, moats and beech forest walks in a quietly atmospheric manor landscape.

A friendly recycled-wood troll by Thomas Dambo, hidden in the quiet forest of Hedeland Nature Park and waiting to surprise walkers, families and photo seekers.

Et stille, åbent kongeligt gravsted ved Roskilde Domkirke, hvor sømandskongens enkle sten, nordatlantiske materialer og moderne murværk møder udsigten mod fjorden.

A sweeping reclaimed landscape of hills, lakes, trails and play areas, where the Hedeland Naturtrail links nature, activity and quiet escapes near Roskilde.

Once a famed holy spring and royal water source, Hellig Kors Kilde is now a quiet stone-framed reminder of Roskilde’s deep bond with its life-giving springs.

A bronze horse fountain anchoring busy Hestetorvet square, Hestebrønden blends everyday city life with a quiet nod to Roskilde’s horse market past.

An intimate upstairs museum in historic Roskilde, where traditional woodcraft tools and workshops trace the journey from forest timber to finely made everyday objects.

Free, family-friendly animal park and green oasis in Ishøj, where Highland cattle, goats and history share meadows, playgrounds and easy walking paths.

A modest former schoolhouse tucked into a cobbled lane, Kildehuset reveals Roskilde’s quieter side through small‑scale history and intimate streetscape.

Explore the captivating Baroque landscapes, woodland walks, and grandeur of Ledreborg Park, a serene 18th-century estate just outside Roskilde in Lejre.

Køge’s documentary memory bank, where quiet shelves of papers, photos and maps reveal centuries of local life to anyone ready to start researching.

Unwind where nature and local community meet—Solgårdsparken in Køge offers scenic lakes, tranquil green spaces, playgrounds, and riverside trails for all ages.

Explore Køge Church: a landmark of Danish Gothic architecture with Renaissance treasures, vibrant frescoes, and a pivotal role in the historic heart of Køge.

A 2.5‑hectare regenerative community garden and tiny‑house lab on Køge’s southern edge, where soil, biodiversity and low‑impact living are explored together.

A handcrafted 1:10 scale replica of 1865 Kjøge, built by devoted volunteers—where history comes alive in miniature.

Time‑travel through Køge’s past inside a 17th‑century merchant’s house where Viking treasures, buried secrets and a tranquil courtyard meet in one intimate museum.

A simple harbour mole on Køge’s southern edge, offering wide sea views, salty air and a quiet glimpse of everyday coastal life on Køge Bay.

Wind, waves and wide horizons at a quietly wild corner of the Bay of Køge, where anglers, walkers and nature lovers share an unspoiled Danish shoreline.

A tranquil riverside greenway where woodland ridges, wide meanders and protected wildlife create an easy escape on the very edge of historic Køge.

Gently rising above Køge’s flat fields, Køge Ås is a tree-clad historic ridge where Bronze Age mounds, soft forest paths and everyday local life share the same green corridor.

Denmark’s dedicated museum for art in public spaces, revealing the sketches, models and stories behind monuments, murals and urban artworks in the heart of Køge.

A long, tree-lined Baroque avenue stretching through rural Zealand, guiding travellers in stately symmetry towards the distant silhouette of Ledreborg Palace.

A lived-in baroque manor surrounded by terraces, forests and national park scenery on the edge of historic Lejre in Zealand’s gentle countryside.

Sweeping baroque terraces, wooded hillsides and long lime avenues create a serene historic landscape around one of Denmark’s finest private castles at Ledreborg.

A quietly flowing spring on Folkeparken’s edge, where a 19th-century convent resident left her name on Roskilde’s gentle green landscape.

Experience Køge’s centuries-old Sankt Nicolai Kirke—a showcase of Nordic Gothic architecture, unique artworks, and vibrant local history in the town center.

A reclaimed gravel pit turned blue-lake playground, Lynghøj Lake blends clear water, trails and a friendly wooden troll into Roskilde’s easiest nature escape.

Former gravel pits turned opal-blue lakes, winding trails and a wooden troll named Runde Rie make Lynghøjsøerne Roskilde’s playful pocket of wild nature.

A modest timber wellhouse over Roskilde’s most powerful spring, where centuries of mills, spas and industry once turned the steady flow of water into the city’s lifeblood.

Historic Gothic church in central Køge featuring an iconic spire, centuries-old interiors, Renaissance woodwork, remarkable maritime artwork, and peaceful churchyard.

Discover Køge Church, a stunning Gothic landmark with historic interiors, breathtaking architecture, and centuries-old maritime connections at the heart of Køge.

A modest village stone and oak tree that quietly commemorate the 1915 breakthrough granting Danish women the right to vote and shape the nation’s democracy.

Discover Køge Church—a late medieval architectural gem, celebrated for its stunning murals, ornate interiors, and centuries of local history in the old town center.

Coastal World War I fort turned interactive museum and seaside park, where Denmark’s story of wartime neutrality unfolds above a sandy beach in Greve.

Denmark’s nomadic museum for performance, sound and time-based art, transforming Roskilde’s spaces into ever-changing stages for contemporary creativity.

A former concrete factory reborn as Roskilde’s creative district, blending bold architecture, skateparks, culture venues and climate-smart design in one vibrant neighborhood.

A picturesque Baltic beach known for soft sands, dramatic cliffs, fishing harbor authenticity, and fossil-filled shoreline at the foot of Denmark’s Stevns Klint.

Compact countryside wildlife park on Zealand where close animal encounters, keeper shows and thoughtful habitats create an intimate, family‑friendly day out.

A golden, neon-lit museum where Denmark’s pop, rock and youth culture come alive through immersive sound, bold design and stories from seven decades of music.

Explore experimentation and innovation at Roskilde’s Museum of Contemporary Art, where cutting-edge exhibitions and performances illuminate the evolving world of modern art.

A quietly spectacular woodland garden on Køge’s outskirts, home to one of Denmark’s largest rhododendron collections and an elegant fusion of estate history and landscape art.

UNESCO‑listed brick Gothic masterpiece and royal mausoleum where a thousand years of Danish kings, queens and architecture meet above Roskilde Fjord.

Monumental ceramic sculptures greeting you at Roskilde’s station square, the Roskilde Jars fuse ancient jar symbolism with bold contemporary public art.

Explore centuries of Danish architecture in miniature form at this charming, detail-rich attraction.

Explore 1,000 years of Danish history in two heritage buildings at the heart of ancient Roskilde.

Volunteer-run jazz and world-music association energising Roskilde’s Musicon district with intimate concerts, creative collaborations and open jam sessions.

A small, historic spring on Frederiksborgvej where Roskilde’s sacred past, urban growth and ever-flowing groundwater quietly meet at the edge of the city hillside.

A tiny historic spring tucked behind Roskilde’s houses, Sct. Hans Kilde offers a brief, tranquil glimpse into the town’s medieval, church-linked water heritage.

A humble historic spring at Roskilde’s shoreline, Sct. Ibs Kilde links everyday water, medieval faith and the rise of a cathedral city above the fjord.

A simple wooden bathing jetty on Køge Bugt, SEBG Badebro at Strandparksvej offers relaxed, everyday Danish sea-swimming in a quiet coastal neighbourhood.

A historic Danish hiking trail weaving between Roskilde Fjord, forests and ancient Lejre landscapes, offering tranquil day walks and rewarding multi-day adventures.

A 67-hectare forest sanctuary where the Køge River winds through protected woodland, offering peaceful walks and access to a 22-km scenic path.

Step beneath Roskilde’s central square and up its historic tower for a compact journey through 900 years of church ruins, civic life and city views in one spot.

Romantic former estate gardens turned community park, where canals, statues and audio stories meet dog forest, playgrounds and Køge Bay’s fresh sea air.

Romantic coastal parkland between Køge Bay and Tryggevælde River, where historic landscape design, poetic audio stories and varied nature create a richly layered green retreat.

A wind-shaped coastal forest just south of Køge, where sandy trails, gnarled pines and a wild beach create an easy-going escape to sea air and quiet nature.

Roskilde’s historic main square, where cathedral spires, markets, summer life and everyday city rhythms meet on a cobbled stage in the heart of town.

One of Denmark’s oldest dated half‑timbered houses, this 1527 gem in Køge’s old town now hosts a cosy children’s library and atmospheric vaulted cellar.

A compact harbourfront playground in Køge where maritime character, industrial backdrops and inventive landscape design create a free, atmospheric urban pause.

A recycled wooden giant fishing quietly by Lynghøjsøerne, where art, storytelling and a reborn landscape turn a simple walk into a lakeside adventure.

A red-brick Renaissance castle in a tranquil park south of Køge, where noble history, towers and moat reflections meet open lawns and quiet woodland paths.

A 15-hectare English landscape garden surrounding a historic red-brick castle, where Danish noble history blooms among rare heritage trees.

A sculptural fountain anchoring Køge’s station square, where moving water, stone and light turn a busy transport hub into an inviting urban meeting place.

A shifting sandbar of shallow lagoons, rich birdlife and wide sandy beaches, where Køge’s urban edge gives way to one of Zealand’s most evocative coastal nature reserves.