Places to visit near

Roskilde

Roskilde is a town in Region Zealand district, Denmark of about 44,285 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit: 44 forts & heritage, 24 churches and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Roskilde Cathedral, Naturstien I Hedeland and Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land.

55.6415° N, 12.0803° EPop. 44,285

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km119
Must-see245
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Roskilde

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:11 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Roskilde
  2. Naturstien I Hedelandtrek · 3 hrs
  3. Torslunde Kirkechurch · 30 min
  4. Eskilsø Klosterruinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Landnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Ledreborgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Roskilde
Today’s loopRoskildeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Roskilde?

Roskilde Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Naturstien I Hedeland (trek, about 8 km), Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land (nature spot, about 10 km), Ledreborg (heritage site, about 11 km), Torslunde Kirke (church, about 13 km), Eskilsø Klosterruin (heritage site, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Roskilde?

119 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Roskilde?

Ledreborg, about 11 km by road; Eskilsø Klosterruin (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Roskilde?

Roskilde Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Torslunde Kirke (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Roskilde?

Start in Roskilde, visit Naturstien I Hedeland, then Torslunde Kirke, then Eskilsø Klosterruin, then Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land, then Ledreborg, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.