Roskilde
Roskilde's UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral — completed in 1275 and housing the tombs of 39 Danish monarchs — anchors this town on the shores of Roskilde Fjord, a short distance west of Copenhagen. The Viking Ship Museum displays five well-preserved 11th-century vessels recovered from the fjord. Each summer the city swells for the internationally known Roskilde Festival, one of Europe's major rock music events. The walkable centre has two pedestrian streets lined with cafés, restaurants, and shops.
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- Population51,916
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.5 km2.2 mi
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Roskilde: quick answers
Where is Roskilde?
Roskilde is in Denmark.
How do you get to Roskilde?
The nearest airport is Roskilde (RKE), about 45 min away by road. The nearest train station is Høje Taastrup, about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Roskilde?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C34°F. The wettest month is August, with about 80 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Roskilde?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 museums, 39 restaurants, 38 cafés and 17 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Roskilde?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hørsholm, Holbaek and Nykobing Sjaelland.