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Day trip from Copenhagen
Roskilde
Viking ships & a royal cathedral
Around 25 minutes by train
Why visit
See original Viking ships at the Viking Ship Museum on Roskilde Fjord and the UNESCO-listed cathedral where Danish monarchs are buried.
Top things to see
- Viking Ship Museum
- Roskilde Cathedral
- Fjord harbour
Suggested one-day plan
Morning
Travel from Copenhagen to Roskilde and start with Viking Ship Museum.
Midday
Stop for lunch in Roskilde; smørrebrød or a local café are easy choices.
Afternoon
Visit Roskilde Cathedral and Fjord harbour, depending on opening times.
Evening
Return to Copenhagen; check the last train or bus before setting out.
Getting there from Copenhagen
Frequent regional trains run from Copenhagen Central to Roskilde; walk or bus down to the fjord.
Recommended time needed
A half to full day.
Good to know
- In summer you can sail a reconstructed Viking ship.
- The cathedral can close for services and events.