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Hestebrønden
A bronze horse fountain anchoring busy Hestetorvet square, Hestebrønden blends everyday city life with a quiet nod to Roskilde’s horse market past.
Hestetorvet, 4000 Roskilde -
Roskilde Jars
Monumental ceramic sculptures greeting you at Roskilde’s station square, the Roskilde Jars fuse ancient jar symbolism with bold contemporary public art.
Stændertorvet 3 C, 4000 Roskilde4.1Very Good 29 Reviews -
Klosterkilden
Explore the captivating Baroque landscapes, woodland walks, and grandeur of Ledreborg Park, a serene 18th-century estate just outside Roskilde in Lejre.
4000 Roskilde3.3Average 4 Reviews -
Roskilde Museum
Denmark's premier city museum revealing a thousand years of history in two heritage buildings.
Sankt Ols Stræde 3, 4000 Roskilde4.3Very Good 445 Reviews -
Lovise Kilden
A quietly flowing spring on Folkeparken’s edge, where a 19th-century convent resident left her name on Roskilde’s gentle green landscape.
4000 Roskilde4.3Very Good 4 Reviews -
Frøspringvandet
A modest bronze frog fountain in Roskilde’s Klosterengen park, where playful sculpture, splashing water and everyday neighbourhood life meet in a tranquil corner.
4000 Roskilde4.1Very Good 7 Reviews -
Skt. Laurentius
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.
Stændertorvet, 4000 Roskilde4.4Very Good 34 Reviews -
Stændertorvet
Historic heart of Roskilde where cathedral views, markets and daily city life meet on a broad, atmospheric square framed by shops, cafés and civic buildings.
4000 Roskilde -
Byens Hus
Community-powered civic townhouse in Roskilde’s old city hall, where history, democracy and everyday cultural life share the same welcoming rooms.
Stændertorvet 1, 4000 Roskilde4.6Excellent 30 Reviews -
Roskilde Cathedral
UNESCO-listed brick Gothic cathedral and royal mausoleum where a thousand years of Danish history, architecture and monarchy meet under soaring red-brick vaults.
Domkirkepladsen 3, 4000 Roskilde4.6Excellent 6,205 Reviews
Other attractions near Hestebrønden
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Domkirkemuseet
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.
Domkirkepladsen 3, 4000 Roskilde4.5Excellent 37 Reviews -
Gravmonument over Frederik IX
Et stille, åbent kongeligt gravsted ved Roskilde Domkirke, hvor sømandskongens enkle sten, nordatlantiske materialer og moderne murværk møder udsigten mod fjorden.
4000 Roskilde4.5Excellent 2 Reviews -
Sct Hans Kilde
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.
Skolegade 17A, 4000 Roskilde3.7Good 15 Reviews -
Sct Gertruds Kilde
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.
4000 Roskilde3.0Average 1 Reviews -
Kildehuset
A modest former schoolhouse tucked into a cobbled lane, Kildehuset reveals Roskilde’s quieter side through small‑scale history and intimate streetscape.
Lille Maglekildestræde 8, 4000 Roskilde3.7Good 7 Reviews -
Rektorkilden
Explore experimentation and innovation at Roskilde’s Museum of Contemporary Art, where cutting-edge exhibitions and performances illuminate the evolving world of modern art.
4000 Roskilde3.0Average 2 Reviews -
Håndværksmuseet
An intimate upstairs museum in historic Roskilde, where traditional woodcraft tools and workshops trace the journey from forest timber to finely made everyday objects.
Ringstedgade 6C, 4000 Roskilde4.5Excellent 4 Reviews -
Maglekilde
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.
Maglekildevej 5, 4000 Roskilde4.1Very Good 19 Reviews -
Sct Ibs Kilde
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.
Strandengen 2, 4000 Roskilde4.0Very Good 5 Reviews -
Byparkens Legeplads
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.
Sankt Clara Vej 10, 4000 Roskilde4.2Very Good 84 Reviews -
Roskilde Mini Town
Explore centuries of Danish architecture in miniature form at this charming, detail-rich attraction.
Sankt Ibs Vej, 4000 Roskilde3.9Good 32 Reviews -
RoS Gallery
Contemporary art in a beautifully restored gasworks on Roskilde’s harbour, pairing industrial character with changing exhibitions and free, easy-going access.
Vindeboder 1A, 4000 Roskilde4.4Very Good 159 Reviews -
MC og Bil træf
Sommeraftener med motorbrøl, krom og uformel bilkultur på et åbent areal i Roskilde, hvor bil- og MC-entusiaster samles til hyggeligt torsdagstræf.
Unnamed Road,4000, 4000 Roskilde -
Puppe
A small but evocative public sculpture in Roskilde, “Puppe” offers a quiet moment of contemporary art amid everyday city life.
4000 Roskilde4.0Very Good 1 Reviews -
Helligkors Kilde
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.
4000 Roskilde4.0Very Good 2 Reviews -
Viking Ship Museum
Original Viking ships, cutting-edge archaeology and a living boatyard unite on Roskilde Fjord to tell the story of how seafaring defined the Viking Age.
Vindeboder 12, 4000 Roskilde4.5Excellent 2,407 Reviews -
Roskilde Harbour
Historic fjordside harbour where Viking heritage, a modern marina and relaxed waterfront life meet beneath the towers of Roskilde Cathedral.
Vindeboder 18, 4000 Roskilde4.5Excellent 858 Reviews -
Musicon-bydelen
A former concrete factory reborn as Roskilde’s bold creative district, where architecture, skateparks, art and music fuse into a constantly evolving urban playground.
4000 Roskilde4.3Very Good 587 Reviews -
RAGNAROCK- Museet for pop, rock og ungdomskultur
A dazzling gold rock museum in Roskilde’s Musicon district where immersive sound, bold architecture and youth culture history collide in a full‑volume experience.
Rabalderstræde 16, 4000 Roskilde4.4Very Good 1,561 Reviews -
Rytmisk Musikforening Steps Ahead
Volunteer-run jazz and world-music association energising Roskilde’s Musicon district with intimate concerts, creative collaborations and open jam sessions.
Penselstrøget 14, 4000 Roskilde5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Koncertkapellet
Roskilde's intimate chapel-turned-concert hall for classical and acoustic music in a historic restored setting.
Sankt Hans Gade 51, 4000 Roskilde5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Museum of Contemporary Art
Denmark’s nomadic museum for performance, sound and time-based art, transforming Roskilde’s spaces into ever-changing stages for contemporary creativity.
Bagtæppet 10 (kontor, 4000 Roskilde4.1Very Good 47 Reviews -
Ledreborg Allé (Ringstedvej), 4000 Roskilde, Dania
A long, tree-lined Baroque avenue stretching through rural Zealand, guiding travellers in stately symmetry towards the distant silhouette of Ledreborg Palace.
Ledreborg Allé (Ringstedvej, 4000 Roskilde -
Rørmosen sti
A small, tranquil nature path with pond, reeds and everyday birdlife, tucked behind Roskilde’s Hørhusene homes for easy, close-to-town walks.
Hørhusene 75, 4000 Roskilde4.3Very Good 4 Reviews -
Himmelev skov
A young, rolling forest of ponds, meadows and trails where Roskilde’s northern suburbs fade into an evolving landscape of Danish nature and quiet everyday escapes.
Herregårdsvej, 4000 Roskilde4.3Very Good 82 Reviews -
Vigen Strandpark
Calm fjord waters, a sandy strand and wide views to Roskilde’s skyline make Vigen Strandpark a relaxed, easy-going escape for swimming, paddling and picnics.
4000 Roskilde4.4Very Good 272 Reviews -
Lynghøjsøerne Runde Rie
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.
Gyldenkærnevej 41, 4000 Roskilde4.4Very Good 46 Reviews -
Lynghøj Lake
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.
Lyngageren 61, 4000 Roskilde4.5Excellent 335 Reviews -
Trolden Runde Rie
A friendly wooden giant by Roskilde’s lakeside, Trolden Runde Rie pairs recycled art with open skies, easy walks and a touch of Nordic fairytale magic.
Lindenborgvej 51, 4000 Roskilde4.6Excellent 110 Reviews -
Kattinge Vig
A sheltered fjord cove near Roskilde where protected nature, birdlife and gentle Scandinavian coastal scenery create a quiet escape for walkers, anglers and paddlers.
4000 Roskilde4.6Excellent 57 Reviews -
Hedeland Naturtrail
A spacious nature trail weaving through Hedeland’s reclaimed gravel hills, lakes and playgrounds, ideal for long walks, steady runs and open‑sky escapes near Roskilde.
Herredsfogedvej 15, 4000 Roskilde4.4Very Good 14 Reviews -
Månemor af Thomas Dambo
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.
2640 Hedehusene4.7Excellent 69 Reviews -
Glade Anders
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.
J5J9+RQ, 2640 Hedehusene4.7Excellent 109 Reviews -
Boserup skov
Ancient beech forests, spring anemones, and fjord views in Denmark's most enchanting woodland sanctuary.
Boserupvej 89, 4000 Roskilde4.7Excellent 130 Reviews -
Kornerup Å Trækfærge
A hand-powered cable ferry in the Kornerup River Valley, turning a simple stream crossing into a playful pause amid open meadows, big skies and quiet Danish nature.
4000, Roskilde4.3Very Good 51 Reviews -
National Park Skjoldungernes Land
Where Roskilde Fjord’s blue waters meet beech forests, manor landscapes and Viking legends in an accessible Danish national park near Copenhagen.
Ledreborg Alle 2B, 4320 Lejre4.4Very Good 29 Reviews -
Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land
Ice Age hills, fjord horizons and saga‑laden burial mounds weave together in Skjoldungernes Land, Zealand’s first national park and a living tapestry of Danish nature and history.
4000 Roskilde5.0Excellent 2 Reviews -
Bolundstenen
A garnet‑studded glacial boulder in a quiet corner of Roskilde Fjord, Bolundstenen reveals deep‑time geology amid meadows, low moraines and wide Danish skies.
4000 Roskilde4.6Excellent 7 Reviews -
Bolund Halvø
A small Ice Age peninsula in Roskilde Fjord where salt meadows, rare plants, rich birdlife and sweeping views meet on a windswept, car-free moraine hill.
4000 Roskilde4.5Excellent 48 Reviews -
Sacrificial bog
A quiet hollow of water and peat where Iron Age beliefs surface again, the Sacrificial Bog at Lejre turns archaeology into an evocative ritual landscape.
4320 Lejre5.0Excellent 2 Reviews -
Salvadparken
Waterside parkland where rolling Danish countryside meets the tranquil waters of Roskilde Fjord.
Frederiksborgvej 501, 4000 Roskilde4.2Very Good 222 Reviews -
Viking Kings Hall
Step into Denmark’s largest reconstructed Viking royal hall, where carved oak beams, sagas, and archaeology meet on a glacial hill in the heart of Lejre.
Slangealleen 2, 4320 Lejre4.8Excellent 334 Reviews -
Ledreborg Park
Sweeping baroque terraces, wooded hillsides and long lime avenues create a serene historic landscape around one of Denmark’s finest private castles at Ledreborg.
Ledreborg Alle 2D, 4320 Lejre4.5Excellent 120 Reviews -
Ledreborg Castle
An elegant 18th‑century baroque palace at the end of a grand avenue, where pastel façades, terraces and quiet woodland paths reveal layers of Danish noble life.
Ledreborg Alle 2, 4320 Lejre4.4Very Good 868 Reviews -
Land of Legends | A Land to Explore
Step into 13,000 years of Danish history at an immersive open‑air archaeology park of Viking halls, ancient villages, wild landscapes and hands‑on experiments.
Slangealleen 2, 4320 Lejre4.5Excellent 2,071 Reviews -
Skjoldungestien
A historic Danish hiking trail weaving through forests, fjord views and royal landscapes between Roskilde and Lejre in National Park Skjoldungernes Land.
4320 Lejre -
Friendly Teddy by Thomas Dambo nr. 14.
A towering scrap-wood teddy bear offering a helping hand across a stream, Friendly Teddy turns a quiet Taastrup lakeside into a playful fairytale escape.
Hakkemosevej 6, 2630 Taastrup4.7Excellent 402 Reviews -
Selsø Castle
Forgotten for more than a century, Selsø Castle now welcomes visitors into its quietly atmospheric manor rooms and lakeside landscapes in rural Zealand.
Selsøvej 30A, 4050 Skibby4.1Very Good 254 Reviews -
Mosede Fort
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.
Mosede Strandvej 87A, 2670 Greve4.3Very Good 1,488 Reviews -
Tysmosen Naturist Camping FKK
Leafy naturist campground near Copenhagen with free-clothing ethos, seasonal pool, grassy pitches and a calm, community feel amid fields and trees.
Nybøllevej 21, ledøje, 2765 Smørum4.6Excellent 101 Reviews -
Ishøj Dyrepark
Free, family-friendly animal park and green oasis in Ishøj, where Highland cattle, goats and history share meadows, playgrounds and easy walking paths.
Brentevej 28, 2635 Ishøj4.2Very Good 136 Reviews -
Vikingelandsbyen
A hands-on Viking Age village above the Store Vejleå valley, where reconstructed halls, workshops and fields bring everyday Norse life vividly back to Albertslund.
Ledøjevej 35, 2620 Albertslund4.3Very Good 380 Reviews -
Thomas on the Mountain, The 6 Forgotten Giants
Explore authentic Viking ships and maritime heritage at Roskilde's Viking Ship Museum.
2620 Albertslund4.5Excellent 985 Reviews
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