Autumn in the Fjordland countryside
Autumn has arrived. Here are some ideas to help you get outside and experience the season in the areas of Lejre, Roskilde and Frederikssund — three towns located around the scenic Roskilde Fjord on Zealand, eastern Denmark.
Explore Bolund’s Ice Age landscape, rich birdlife and flora near Roskilde Fjord. A scenic 3.2 km hike in Skjoldungernes Land National Park.
Explore Roskilde fjord, dive into the deep forests and enjoy the ice age landscape as well as the National park’s amazing cultural history.
Activities on the fjord
Collect your own blue mussels
Learn how to gather blue mussels safely and head out on your own foraging trip. Blue mussels are in season from September to April.
Gordon P. Henriksen, a well-known Danish outdoorsman and angler, has been visiting the Fjordland region and shares inspiration and practical advice on how to enjoy your own wild nature experiences.
Together with a couple of friends in his log cabin, he explains where, when and how you can collect mussels and oysters. He also offers inspiration for preparing two of his favourite dishes: smoked blue mussels with smoked herb butter and porter-steamed blue mussels.
Nature experiences
Explore Thomas Dambo’s famous trolls in Roskilde and Hedeland. Find routes, parking and tips for visiting Runde Rie, Glade Anders and Måne Mor in Denmark’s scenic landscapes.
Hedeland Nature Park offers walking trails, cycling paths and even a ski slope, set in a varied landscape of lakes, hills, culture and outdoor activities all year round.
Shelters by fjord and forest near walking and cycling routes in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund.
Hiking routes on Zealand
Fjordstien - cycling and hiking route
Set out on an unforgettable journey along the Fjord Path and immerse yourself in the breathtaking nature of Fjordland. Discover stunning views, traces of local culture, and moments of peace – all at your own pace.
Skjoldungestien - hiking trail
Skjoldungestierne is a hiking trail that takes you through some of the most beautiful and historically rich landscapes of the Fjordland region.
Here, you can explore both nature and culture up close as you follow the paths between Roskilde, Lejre and Hvalsø.
Gudernes Stræde - Hiking trail
Gudernes Stræde is a 64 km hiking route full of nature and culture, stretching from the Isefjord to Køge Bugt in eastern Denmark.
Fjordstien - cycling and hiking route
Set out on an unforgettable journey along the Fjord Path and immerse yourself in the breathtaking nature of Fjordland. Discover stunning views, traces of local culture, and moments of peace – all at your own pace.
