Things to do near Roskilde
Explore Roskilde's culture and history, head to the coast at Køge Bay or enjoy the quiet of the village. Here is our selection of sights and day trips from Snoldelev.
Sights and day trips from Roskilde B&B
Roskilde Cathedral
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the burial place of Danish kings and queens. Combine it with a walk through Roskilde town centre. Check current visitor information with the cathedral.
Read more – Roskilde CathedralThe Viking Ship Museum and the fjord
See the five original Viking ships from Skuldelev and walk along the harbour and Roskilde Fjord. Check the museum's current exhibitions and activities.
Read more – The Viking Ship Museum and the fjordRockmuseet at Musicon
Denmark's museum of rock and popular music (formerly RAGNAROCK) in the Musicon district. A good alternative to the cathedral and the Viking ships.
Read more – Rockmuseet at MusiconSagnlandet Lejre
A living historical landscape from the Iron Age and Viking Age. Plan a full day and check the season and opening times with Sagnlandet.
Read more – Sagnlandet LejreTrylleskoven and Solrød beach
Woodland and beach on Køge Bay. A short path leads from the roadside car park to the beach. Check bathing water conditions before a swim.
Karlstrup Kalkgrav
A distinctive landscape around a former chalk pit, with paths for a walk. Wear good shoes; swimming is not permitted everywhere.
Mosede Fort
A coastal fort and museum about Denmark during the First World War, by the beach at Greve. The approach to the fort is cobbled and sloping.
Read more – Mosede FortSnoldelev rectory garden
A quiet pause close by: at Snoldelev Church the rectory garden and its small woodland path welcome quiet visitors, and you can walk the winding labyrinth. Use the signed entrances.
Read more – Snoldelev rectory gardenHedeland
A large nature area near Hedehusene with trails, lakes and activities. Choose the entrance and car park that suit what you want to do.
Read more – Hedeland
Three ideas for a day
- A gentle arrival: shop on the way, settle into your room and walk to the rectory garden in Snoldelev if the weather and daylight suit.
- A Roskilde culture day: choose the cathedral and/or the Viking Ship Museum, park in town, eat in Roskilde and drive back to the quiet.
- Country and coast: the trails at Karlstrup Kalkgrav or the woodland and beach at Trylleskoven, depending on the weather and who you travel with.
Work, festivals and events
In the area for work, Roskilde University (RUC), Roskilde Congress and Sports Centre or Roskilde Airport? Read about work stays. Going to Roskilde Festival or the agricultural show? See accommodation for Roskilde Festival.
To Copenhagen from Køge Nord
For a visit to Copenhagen without taking the car into the city, drive to Køge Nord and continue by train. Check the station and journey options with DSB and look up your departure.
Explore rooms with a balcony or terrace, then check available dates and prices.