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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
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Roskilde
Zealand, Denmark · Europe
About Roskilde
Roskilde is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Svogerslev, 32km from Christiansborg Palace.
Roskilde is in Zealand, Denmark, with about 52,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Svogerslev, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Roskilde?
Within an hour or so of Roskilde: Copenhagen Zoo (28 km), Tivoli Gardens (31 km), Conditori La Glace (31 km), Nyhavn, Copenhagen (32 km).
Are there any good drives near Roskilde?
The nearest famous roads are Strandvejen: Danish Riviera Coastal Drive.
Where is Roskilde?
Roskilde is in Zealand, Denmark, about 4 km from Svogerslev.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 51,916
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Denmark
- Region
- Zealand
- Timezone
- Europe/Copenhagen
- Coordinates
- 55.6415, 12.0803
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Worth the detour from Roskilde
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Tivoli Gardens
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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Conditori La Glace
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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Nyhavn, Copenhagen
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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Christiansborg Palace
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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Amalienborg Palace
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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The Little Mermaid
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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Frederiksborg Castle
A lavish Renaissance castle in Hillerød built by King Christian IV, now housing the Museum of National History.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Roskilde
- 35 kmStrandvejen: Danish Riviera Coastal DriveThe 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.
- 49 kmØresund BridgeDrive the 8 km cable-stayed bridge and tunnel linking Copenhagen and Malmö across the Øresund strait: famed from the Nordic-noir series 'The Bridge'; tolled crossing.
- 74 kmGreat Belt BridgeA soaring suspension span and tunnel linking Zealand and Funen across the Great Belt strait.
- 77 kmKullaberg Nature ReserveA craggy peninsula of cliffs, caves and a clifftop lighthouse where porpoises ride the waves below.
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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