Planning a Trip

Getting There

By Train -- Trains leave three times an hour from Copenhagen's Central Railroad Station on the 35-minute trip to Roskilde.

By Bus -- Buses depart from Roskilde several times daily from Copenhagen's Central Railroad Station.

By Car -- Take the E-21 express highway west from Copenhagen.

Visitor Information

The Roskilde-Egnens Turistbureau, Gullandsstræde 15 (tel. 46-31-65-65), provides pamphlets about the town and the surrounding area. The office is open August 23 to March 31 Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4pm, and Saturday 10am to 1pm; April 1 to June 27 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm; June 28 to August 22 Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. While at the tourist office inquire about a Roskilde card, which costs 185DKK ($31/£17) adults, 95DKK ($16/£8.55) children 10 to 15, and free for children under 10. The card admits you to the 10 attractions in the area and is valid for 7 days from the date of issue. Without the card, it would cost 439DKK ($75/£40) to visit these same attractions.

Special Events

The Roskilde Festival (tel. 46-36-66-13; www.roskilde-festival.dk) is one of Northern Europe's best outdoor concerts. We first discovered it when we journeyed here to see David Bowie. It is held June 29 to July 2 on a large grassy field, attracting fans of rock and techno music. To get information on the festival -- dates and performances -- call the above number or contact the Roskilde-Egnens Turistbureau.