Spring in Zealand
Planning a holiday in the Fjordlandet region? In this guide, you’ll find plenty of great ideas for springtime experiences in Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund.
Choose from a wide range of hiking routes and return home with memorable experiences.
Discover attractions and museums in Zealand – from iconic landmarks and historic castles.
Get outdoors and enjoy nature
Visit Gundsømagle Lake and Bird Reserve on Zealand, Denmark. Explore reedbeds, birdwatching towers and a unique boardwalk through nature – with rich birdlife all year round.
Choose from a wide range of hiking routes and return home with memorable experiences.
In Fjordlandet, you’ll find some of Zealand’s most beautiful experiences on and by the water.
Great experiences in spring
Visit Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark’s royal burial church and UNESCO site. Discover 40 monarchs, Gothic architecture, and guided tours.
Step into living Danish history – from the Stone Age and Viking Age to 19th-century farming life. Visit Lejre Land of Legends and feel history come alive.
Experience the original, 1,000-year-old Viking ships, enjoy traditional craftsmanship, and set sail on Roskilde Fjord. A memorable adventure for both children and adults.
Visit Selsø Castle and explore the authentic rooms. Enjoy fun activities for children and scenic hiking trails in Skjoldungernes Land National Park.
Easter lunch, or just a meal that’s a little beyond the ordinary?
Look forward to an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of nature. Enjoy organic dishes made with passion – reserve your table now and soak up the atmosphere.
Discover Fjordlandet’s flavours from Nordic notes to creative local kitchens.
Take a break at a café in Roskilde, Frederikssund or Lejre.
Enjoy a slow start to the day with a lovely brunch and a good cup of coffee.
Enjoy delicious organic food in the lush garden café or order brunch and catering year-round from Chefs Cottage near Skibby. Surrounded by peace and nature.
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.
Discover Pipers Hus in Roskilde’s City Park, with views of the fjord and cathedral. Enjoy brunch, open sandwiches, dinner, or coffee with homemade cake.
Fun and creative activities
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.
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.
Discover over 450 board games, a cosy atmosphere, drinks, and events. Enjoy the perfect café experience in Roskilde for players of all ages.
Roskilde a city where water has been bubbling up from underground for a thousand years.
Meet the local guide – art historian Ida Lehrmann Madsen.
The big events of spring
