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Copenhagen Zoo
One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Zealand, Denmark · Europe
Roskilde is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Svogerslev, 32km from Christiansborg Palace.
Roskilde is a town located in Zealand, Denmark. With a population of 51,916, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Roskilde 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 Roskilde to your route.
The Sankt Laurentii Church Mama Tower is all that remains of Sankt Laurentii Church in Roskilde on the Danish island of Zealand. The church itself was built of travertine in the Romanesque style in the 13th century but was torn down after the Reformation leaving only the tower from the beginning of the 16th century.Read more
The tower now forms part of the former town hall. It contains a museum where archaeological finds from 1998 can be seen.
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Roskilde is located in Zealand, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.6415 latitude, 12.0803 longitude.
Roskilde has a population of approximately 51,916 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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One of the world's oldest amusement parks, opened in 1843, blending fairy-tale gardens, rides, and performances in the heart of Copenhagen.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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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
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Copenhagen's most iconic waterfront, a 17th-century canal lined with brightly coloured townhouses, historic ships, and bustling restaurants.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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The home of the Danish royal family, four identical Rococo palaces around an octagonal courtyard with the daily changing of the guard.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Bronze statue on the Copenhagen waterfront depicting Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy-tale character.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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A lavish Renaissance castle in Hillerød built by King Christian IV, now housing the Museum of National History.
35 km · about 40 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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