Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark. Open Daily (Restricted Hours). Paid Entry.
Details
Accessibility:
The nearest parking is only about 60 metres from the cathedral with a disability space; there is also plenty of parking nearby: http://roskilde.dk/sites/default/files/parkeringszone_2013_bymidte.pdf. There are no disability toilets, but there are basic male and female toilets in the cathedral.
Brief Description:
This Gothic/ Romanesque cathedral represents a thousand years of Danish history; the vaults and crypts are the burial place of 39 Danish kings and queens.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roskilde_Cathedral
2025: "Roskilde Cathedral (Danish: Roskilde Domkirke), in the city of Roskilde on the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in eastern Denmark, is a cathedral of the Lutheran Church of Denmark.
The cathedral is one of the most important churches in Denmark, and the official royal burial church of the Danish monarchs. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is due to two criteria: the architecture of the cathedral shows 800 years of European architectural styles, and it is one of the earliest examples in Scandinavia of a Gothic cathedral to be built in brick; it encouraged the spread of the Brick Gothic style throughout Northern Europe. Constructed during the 12th and 13th centuries, the cathedral incorporates both Gothic and Romanesque architectural features in its design. The cathedral has been the main burial site for Danish monarchs since the 15th century. As such, it has been significantly extended and altered over the centuries to accommodate a considerable number of burial chapels and the many added chapels show different architectural styles.
The cathedral is a major tourist attraction, bringing in over 165,000 visitors annually. Since 1995, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique architecture. A working church, it also hosts concerts throughout the year. "
Further Information:
Address:
Roskilde Cathedral, Domkirkepladsen 3, 4000 Roskilde
Email:
info@visitroskilde.dk + post@roskildedomkirke.dk
Phone:
+45 4635 1624
Website:
https://roskildedomkirke.dk/english
Opening Hours:
The church may be closed due to church
activities. See our current opening hours here Opening hours
https://roskildedomkirke.dk/english/opening-hours
https://roskildedomkirke.dk/english/tickets
We accept all major credit cards
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Exceptions
Disabled people and companions: Disabled people who are unable to visit the chapels and gallery do not have to pay admission. Companions of disabled people have free access to the church.
For churchgoers and worshippers: free access to church services and within the marked area for prayers.
Directions:
https://roskildedomkirke.dk/english/getting-here
Roskilde Cathedral is on Domkirkepladsen in the middle of the 01 circular road in Roskilde.
Latitude: 55.642576, Longitude: 12.080425
Transport:
https://roskildedomkirke.dk/english/getting-here
There are many forms of public transport in and around Denmark. For further details see the website: http://www.rejseplanen.dk/ (You may need to click on ‘English’ in order to understand the website.)
Amenities:
The cathedral itself doesn’t have anywhere to buy refreshments but there are plenty of places close by in Roskilde.
Location
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Roskilde, Denmark. Open Daily. Free Entry.
169 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.