Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde – Roskilde Cathedral loop from Elleore

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Roskilde

Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde – Roskilde Cathedral loop from Elleore

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Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde – Roskilde Cathedral loop from Elleore

00:45

11.3km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.32 km for 71 m

After 6.00 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 km

View of Roskilde Fjord

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of Roskilde Fjord, with easy access to the water. A great day trip from the town, or as stop on a longer trip.

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4.14 km

One of the most important shipwreck sites is found in the silt of Roskilde Fjord, which is only a meter deep in places. In particular, the remains of numerous dragon boats (longships) from the Viking Age came to light here. In 1962, 5 Viking ships were found, in 1996, when there had long been a museum for the ship finds and this was being expanded, nine more ships were discovered, one of which is 36 m long and thus the longest dragon boat find ever.

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5.52 km

Roskilde Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The Roskilde Cathedral is one of the most important church buildings in Denmark and is also the burial place of the royal family. Many sarcophagi of deceased kings and queens can be seen here and as a result many side chapels that were built after the death of a monarch, as well as works of art of all kinds are exhibited here. The place is steeped in history and those interested should buy a corresponding information booklet at the entrance. The cathedral church is also an active parish church. Therefore, there is no or only limited access for tourists during church activities.

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5.76 km

Old Town Hall, Roskilde

Highlight • Historical Site

The old Roskilder Town Hall was built in 1884 in the Gothic style to the design of architect O. Momme. He was also responsible for the design of the town hall, the stairwell and vestibule.
The town hall tower from the 16th century served as a church tower for the Sct. Laurentii church, the remains of which you can explore under today's Stændertorvet square.

visitroskilde.de/de/das-alte-roskilde-rathaus-gdk619580

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5.87 km

Statue of Hroar and Helge, Town Hall Square, Roskilde

Highlight • Monument

The bronze sculpture by Johan Georg Castonier Galster from 1939 stands on the Town Hall Square in Roskilde.
Hroar (Hroðgar) Halfdansson (c. 526–590) was a legendary king of Denmark - Helge (Halga) Halfdansson was his brother.

statues.vanderkrogt.net/object.php?record=dk144
kunstiroskilde.dk/show_group_item.asp?Katid=1&SubId=1&ItemId=59

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5.96 km

Roskilde Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

The royal palace was built from 1733-36, immediately east of the cathedral church. The palace is still the seat of a bishopric (in the Lutheran state church) and houses several museums and is a place for cultural events. There is a corridor bridge from here directly into the cathedral.

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6.54 km

View of Roskilde Cathedral from Bypark

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6.77 km

Roskilde City Park

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In 1898 the town of Roskilde inherited a large sum of money from the textile manufacturer Otto Henrich Schmeltz. Part of this money was reserved for the establishment of a park that "may not be used for any sport". In 1915, the city used part of this money to buy a piece of land south of the Roskildefjord, which until then had been used for agriculture.

Here the new park was decorated.

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