Roskilde Cathedral
The burial church of the Danish monarchs for a thousand years - a UNESCO brick Gothic cathedral holding forty royal tombs.
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UNESCO World Heritage
Roskilde Cathedral has been the burial church of the Danish kings and queens for a thousand years, and its twin brick spires rise over the old capital west of Copenhagen. A UNESCO site and the first Gothic brick cathedral in Scandinavia, it holds around forty royal tombs across chapels added over the centuries, a stone chronicle of the monarchy.
What you actually see
- The royal tombs - the graves of Danish monarchs across the many chapels.
- The brick Gothic architecture - the pioneering Gothic brick cathedral itself.
- The royal chapels - the burial chapels added by successive dynasties.
- The clock and pillars - the medieval fittings and the Struve arc marker nearby.
When to go
Year-round; an indoor visit for any weather, and a working cathedral, so check for services. It pairs with the nearby Viking Ship Museum for a Roskilde day.
Honest expectations
As a working cathedral, it may close for services and events. The many royal tombs are the highlight for those interested in the monarchy. It is a short train ride from Copenhagen, easily combined with the Viking ships.
Nearby
The Viking Ship Museum is by the fjord; Copenhagen is half an hour east by train.
What to pack for Roskilde Cathedral
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
