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Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
A museum built around five original Viking ships recovered from the fjord, with a working boatyard where Viking-age vessels are reconstructed.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Zealand, Denmark · Europe
Jyllinge works well as a base: 5 minutes from Gundsømagle, 24km from Frederiksborg Castle.
Jyllinge is a town located in Zealand, Denmark. With a population of 10,134, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Jyllinge sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jyllinge to your route.
Jyllinge is a town located on the eastern shores of Roskilde Fjord, midway between Roskilde and Frederikssund in Roskilde Municipality, some 40 km west of Copenhagen, Denmark. The original fishing village is surrounded by large areas of Single-family detached homes. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 10,920.
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Jyllinge is located in Zealand, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.7529 latitude, 12.1031 longitude.
Jyllinge has a population of approximately 10,134 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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museum
A museum built around five original Viking ships recovered from the fjord, with a working boatyard where Viking-age vessels are reconstructed.
11 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
UNESCO-listed brick Gothic cathedral and burial site of Danish monarchs, a masterpiece of Scandinavian medieval architecture.
12 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A lavish Renaissance castle in Hillerød built by King Christian IV, now housing the Museum of National History.
24 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
One of the world's oldest amusement parks, opened in 1843, blending fairy-tale gardens, rides, and performances in the heart of Copenhagen.
30 km · about 35 min drive
castle
The seat of the Danish Parliament, Supreme Court, and Prime Minister's Office on the islet of Slotsholmen: a power centre for over 800 years.
31 km · about 35 min drive
coastal drive
The classic coast road north from Copenhagen to Elsinore along the Oresund shore, passing Bellevue Beach, whitewashed villas, fishing harbours and the Louisiana museum. Denmark's most stylish Sunday drive.
31 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
Denmark's oldest confectionery, serving layer cakes and hot chocolate in the same Copenhagen rooms since 1870. The 'sportskage', whipped cream, nougat and choux: has been on the counter since 1891.
31 km · about 35 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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