"My hometown Roskilde" Top 5 Page for this destination Roskilde by OH_DK

Roskilde Travel Guide: 210 reviews and 692 photos

Roskilde Domkirke, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Roskilde Cathedral is the main tourist attraction

Roskilde still my hometown
This is the main tourist attraction in Roskilde and it has been the main burial site for Danish monarchs since the 15th century. I think it's the most beautiful cathedral we have in Denmark, and the twin spires dominate the skyline of the town. Sometimes there's light on the Cathedral in the night and you're abel to see it from far away when you drive into town. Since 1995 the cathedral has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Roskilde is also well known for the Viking Ship Museum and of course the annual Roskilde Festival (rock music festival) in end of June.
Apart from these main attractions there's a lot more to see - I will make tips about some of my favorites.
I was only 3 years old when my family moved to Roskilde. I grew up in the northern part of town not far from the fjord. 24 years later I moved to København (Copenhagen) when I started to work there. I know a lot of places in Roskilde and the countryside around the town and I still consider Roskilde my hometown even though I have now lived many years in Copenhagen - you're welcome to ask me questions about the town.

Map of Roskilde

Roskilde is a very good shopping town and you can find most shops near the walkingstreet "Algade" and "Skomagergade" The nearest shopping centre to downtown is "Ro's torv" and you find it on "Københavnsvej" a few hundred meters east of the railroad.
On this map you can see some main streets and places:
the green road is the walking street,
the blue circle is the hostel at the harbour (take a look at my tip about this),
the yellow road is the main road around downtown (can be hard to find parking inside this),
the green areas are parks, and orange areas are main buildings.

I used to live just north of the centre.

My mom is still living in the house where I grew up.
She has a big garden with a lot of flowers:
Click here to see my mom's garden

Pros and Cons

Pros:A lot of history, good shopping, everything within walking distance

Last visit to Roskilde: Jan 2007
Intro Updated Feb 26, 2011
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See the viking burial site at Gl. Lejre - Roskilde

See the viking burial site at Gl. Lejre Things to Do (8)

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Walk around the center of Roskilde - Roskilde

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Roskilde is not a big town, and you can walk to most sights from the station within 30 minuttes. From the station to the... more travel advice

Take the train from Copenhagen - Roskilde

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It's very easy to get to Roskilde from Copenhagen. There's usually 2-4 trains every hour to Roskilde and it takes 20 -... more travel advice

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Written Sep 11, 2007

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balhannah Aug 22, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Hi Ove! Hope all is well with you. Was thinking about our good time together in Copenhagen, now a year ago. I have just finished my huge page on Copenhagen, and now Roskilde. I didn't realize I took so many photo's of the inside of the Cathedral. It certainly is a must see. Like your page, shows some different sights to see.
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hunterV Jun 26, 2010 at 1:29 AM

Ove, your hometown looks very nice! Thanks for your page!><><><
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ranger49 Feb 24, 2009 at 11:42 AM

Lucky you to live in Roskilde - I really enjoyed our too brief visit to your lovely hometown.
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Balam Feb 24, 2009 at 10:53 AM

Great tips, i would love to visit the Viking Museum and see the real Long boats.
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joiwatani Jan 10, 2009 at 9:18 AM

This sign of a man walking in a stick would probably mean a blind person in the United States. You think? So, over here, the pedestrian lanes for the blinds have usually have birds chirping, to let them know that it's okay to cross the street!
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Regina1965 Jun 19, 2008 at 2:11 AM

Love your mother's rosegarden! Regína
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marielexoteria Nov 9, 2007 at 3:04 AM

Awesome place to see more Viking stuff! I'm definitely adding Roskilde to my travel list :)
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ATLC Sep 10, 2007 at 11:46 PM

It's nice to see such current information. I feel like a holiday in Denmark is in order :-)
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la_beba Sep 1, 2007 at 12:57 PM

Exactly a week ago we were out of dinner going for drinks at Mette Søgaard Hansen by the harbor in Roskilde...! I can't believe now I'm back home! :o( Wish I was there still...
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Waalewiener Aug 28, 2007 at 7:36 PM

Haha there you all are .Row row row your Viking Ship gently down the River lalallala Looks like a lot of fun Ove Nice to see your Home Roskilde page