Roskilde Historical Treasures: A Walking Tour
Together with a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Did you know that the festival that is arranged in Roskill is one of the two biggest in Europe? You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that Roskille was the place where the dead Danish kings are buried? It will make you surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Roskill. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most out of it!
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Viking Ship Museum
The Viking Ship Museum is built around the five original Viking ships from Skuldelev. They are part of a global story about ships, people and things on voyages.The museum tells the story of how the Vikings changed the World with their ships. Several of viking boats are available to sail in, also at the museum you can meet the craftsmen who keep up the traditions of the old maritime trades, and you can try your hand with axe, ropes and many other activities.
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RoS Gallery
Gallery with contemporary and fine art - Various selections of Danish and international artist.
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Roskilde Domkirke
Roskilde Cathedral has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. With its many unique royal chapels the Cathedral reflects the changing European architectural history across 800 years and is an early Scandinavian Gothic cathedral built in bricks.
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Roskilde Museum
Rosklide Museum is in the center of the city center and housed in two of the city's oldest historic houses-"Sukkerhuset" and "Liabes Gard". At the museum in a modern and interactive exhibtion experience the dramatic history of the city and the cultural heriitage of the region through unique archeological finds and excitingnewer objects. At the museum you will also find a museumshop and a cafe.