A charming Danish city famous for its rock festival, Roskilde used to be the place of the hippies. Centuries before that, the city was inhabited by Vikings whose heritage is today made visible in Roskilde’s interesting museums and heritage centers. More than that, this hilly historical town in Denmark offers you architectural sights such as the first Gothic cathedral of Scandinavia. Facilities for shopping and entertainment make your stay in Roskilde even better. When the time comes for leaving, Copenhagen is almost next door.
Yellow buildings in Roskilde
Yellow buildings in Roskilde
Roskilde, Danish rock festival city with historical sights & Viking heritage
Located on the island of Zealand near the Danish capital Copenhagen, Roskilde is dedicated to its cultural heritage. This small city hosts a Viking Ship Museum, where you can admire ancient sailing ships of the Vikings. If you want to give it a try yourself, it is possible to participate in a sailing tour on a Viking boat on the fjord. This opportunity is offered by Lejre Forsogscenter, a showplace of houses and settings from the Viking Age and even earlier times. The area hosts also historic workshops and has domestic animals around to please especially children.
Famous rock festival. As for the entertainment for slightly older people, Roskilde is the home of the famous Roskilde Rock Festival. In the 1970s this lively event used to be the playground of hippies, but today the festival is enjoyed by young people from all over Europe. In recent years Roskilde Festival held in June has been attended by more than 80,000 people annually.
Roskilde fjord with a couple in their kanos
Sights and activities. A city of culture and entertainment, Roskilde offers you also architectural sights. The most famous building of the city is the Roskilde Cathedral, which is located in the very heart of the city and is known as the burial place of Danish royalties. This 12th century church is the first Gothic cathedral of Scandinavia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hilly city offers you also scenic landscapes and plenty of opportunities for entertainment and shopping in Roskilde. Sailing and kayaking in Roskilde Fjord and the many courses for golf in Roskilde are wanted activities among outdoor people. In case you are planning to tour more in Denmark, Copenhagen is close by and charming castles and countryside of Jylland can be easily reached from Roskilde.
A city view of Roskilde
A city view of Roskilde
Practical information for your trip to Roskilde
Roskilde has warm, short summers and long, cold winters. While summertime temperatures (June-August) are around 20°C, winter temperatures in Roskilde can drop to zero degrees Celsius.
Although annual rainfall in Roskilde is quite moderate, it rains evenly throughout the year. If you want to see Denmark at its best, visit Roskilde between April and October, but if you are not afraid of cold temperatures, Roskilde is a pleasant destination any time of the year.
An evening shot showing the festival area of Roskilde
How to get there. There is a small airport just south of the city, but for travelling and flights to Roskilde most visitors use the connections of Copenhagen. Travelling inside the hilly city area is best done with a taxi or by foot. Car rental in Roskilde is available for longer tours, and there is a fast train and road connection from Roskilde to Copenhagen, with buses and trains running at frequent intervals.
Viking ship remains in Roskilde
Visitor services. Denmark is a popular tourism destination, which is well prepared to meet the needs of the flow of international visitors who come here. The peak time for tourism in Roskilde is during the summer, especially at the time of the Roskilde Festival in June. Even though most of the festival guests stay in tents, hotels in Roskilde can be fully booked in June. Restaurants in Roskilde are also very popular during the summer, not least because there are plenty of places where you can sit outside enjoying the atmosphere and landscapes. Nightlife in Roskilde is active as it is a University town, but this first capital of Denmark is still a small and safe travel destination. Many locals in Roskilde speak some English.
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