Landmarks
Roskilde Station
The oldest train station in Denmark built in 1847 in connection with opening of the first railway between Copenhagen and Roskilde.
Roskilde Cathedral
On UNESCO's World Heritage List. This is where Danish kings and queens have been buried for a thousand years, 20 kings and 17 queens lay in the four chappels here. Most impressive are the temple like monuments for king Christian 3 and his wife. A wooden church was built here in the 10th century, the present church was built in early 13th century. Home to the Cathedral Museum.
Roskilde Former City Hall
Built in 1884 in Gothic style. Now home to the local tourist information office.
Roskilde Palace
Home to two exhibitions, the Museum of Contemporary Art (http://samtidskunst.dk/en/) and the Palace Wing (http://www.roskildekunst....). A four wing yellow baroque building built in the 18th century. Was home to the king and his family when around.
Historic granite tiles
15 granit tiles in the pavement illustrating the history of Roskilde. Was created by sculptor Ole Knudsen in 2009.
The Giant Jars
Three five meter high jars created in 1998 by sculptor Peter Brandes. They symbolise life and dead and were placed here to mark the city's 1,000 year anniversary. One of the jars has inscribed a poem by Henrik Nordbrandt.
Museums
Roskilde Museum
Local history museum, but well in tune with other attractions, it also has a good collection of viking archaeological finds, some connecting to the sagas about the legendary Beowulf.
Roskilde Mini Town
Model of Roskilde as it might have looked in its heyday around 1400. The model is at scale 1:200 and is around 50 square meters. It was finalised in 1999 but was not inaugurate it its present location until 2005.
The Viking Ship Museum
A museum with several original viking ships, a viking research center, a harbour with copies of viking ships, and a shipyard making new ships.
Museum of Tools
Exhibits tools from 1850-1950 used by coach makers, carpenters, joiners, coopers, clog makers and other craftsmen.
Lützhøfts Old Grocer's Shop
The shop existed 1892-1979. It has been led back to its appearance around 1920. Here you can buy goods like the ones sold in the 1920s, you can also see the grocer's office, inventory and old magasine buildings.
O. Lunds Eftf. Butcher's Shop
Butcher shop as it was in teh 1920s.
St. Hans Hospital Museum
The psychiatric hospital was established in 1860 as one of the most modern of its time. The museum shows the history of the hospital.
The Ruins of Skt. Laurentii (St. Lawrence) Church
Ruins of a church built in early 12th century.
Lejre Museum
Exhibits of Lejre's historical influence on the history of Denmark. Also exhibits of the historical development of the area.
Galleries
Galleri NB
Large gallery established in 1987 exhibiting primarily works of North European artists.
Jeppeart
Exhibit and sale of Danish crafts within jewelry, glass, ceramics, clothing, knitwear, tissues and painting.
Gallery Art Corner
Exhibits paintings by Annemette Møbjerg.
Galleri Working Art
Workshop and gallery exhibiting paintings from primarily local painters.
Parks and nature
Bypark
Established in 1915 by Roskilde's patron, O.H.Schmeltz. Comprises a playground for children, a snake-like walking path and other areas well suited for a stroll or for hanging around. The park is home to cultural events including summer concerts Tuesdays in July. If you walk from the city centre to the viking museum, this can be done through the park.
Folkepark
Consists of a number of combined parks primarily based on former monestary land. Was first established in early 19th century and found its present form in the 1930s. The park is home to cultural events including performances for children at the amphitheater on summer Thursdays.
Ledreborg Palace & Park
Built 1740-45 by Count Johan Ludvig Holstein-Ledreborg and still the family residence. Houses a collection of original furniture and paintings. The baroque park has resently been restored. Houses an open air concert every summer.
Boserup Forest
Hilly, primarily beech mixed forest. 5 km trekking path.