Find the best Fastelavn buns in Fjordlandet

Fastelavn in Denmark means Fastelavn buns – traditional Danish pastry buns enjoyed during the festive season before Lent. In Roskilde, Lejre, and Frederikssund, bakeries are filled with the best of both worlds: classic cream-filled buns, icing-topped treats, and creative modern versions.

Flere farverige fastelavnsboller arrangeret på forskellige tallerkener set ovenfra.

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En person holder en tallerken med en fastelavnsbolle med lyserød creme og ribs på toppen.

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Taste your way through Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund

If you want to explore local favourites in Fjordlandet, we’ve gathered a small guide to the area’s best bakeries – from traditional artisan bakers in Roskilde’s historic city centre to cosy village bakeries in Lejre and stylish patisseries in Frederikssund by the fjord.

Wherever you start, you’ll find freshly baked temptations and a true taste of Danish Fastelavn in Fjordlandet.

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Café Fjordliv – flavourful experiences overlooking Roskilde Fjord

Enjoy the atmosphere of the fjord at Café Fjordliv. Taste local ingredients, delicious cakes and organic coffee in cosy surroundings by the harbour.

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Café Ærligt

Discover Café Ærligt in Roskilde, just a short trip from Copenhagen, where you can start your day with delicious brunch, freshly roasted coffee and organic bread straight from the oven – the perfect taste of Danish café culture.

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Rustik Bageriet - Café and Pastry Shop

Visit Rustik Bageriet in Roskilde and enjoy freshly baked bread, cakes, and coffee in cosy surroundings.

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Café Garden of Sct. Hans

Visit the café at Sct. Hans Garden in Roskilde. Enjoy lunch made with organic ingredients – in the greenhouses, the garden café, or under the pergola in leafy surroundings.

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Hegnsholt Organic Farm & shop

Visit an organic farm in Lejre. Meet the animals, enjoy the countryside, and shop for delicious organic, local produce and freshly baked bread in the farm shop.

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Café Selvskab - creative café

Enjoy creative time with friends and family at Café Selvskab – a cosy café in Roskilde where you can make crafts and jewellery while savouring coffee and cake.

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Restaurant "Bryggergården"

Enjoy classic Danish dishes and local beers at Restaurant Bryggergården in Roskilde, close to the UNESCO-listed Cathedral and the town’s charming pedestrian streets.

Group of friends enjoying beer and good company in the courtyard at Herslev Bryghus.

Herslev Bryghus – Organic Farm Brewery and Restaurant Øl & Mad

Visit Herslev Bryghus – an organic farm brewery 30 mins from Copenhagen. Enjoy craft beer from the tap, local food at ØL & MAD, the farm shop and the beauty of the Fjordland.