ROSKILDE CATHEDRAL DISCOVER UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE AND ROYAL TOMBS IN...

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1 DISCOVER UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE AND ROYAL TOMBS IN... ROSKILDE CATHEDRAL Roskilde Cathedral has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1995 a list including the most spectacular monuments in the world, such as the Pyramids and the Wall of China. Join us to hear the history of the Cathedral, visiting the royal burial chapels and studying the gorgeous altar. Any special interests/wishes you might have will also be included. A general conducted tour takes one hour, but it can be combined with a visit to the Cathedral Museum or special focus on the Cathedral s works by the Danish artists Peter Brandes and Bjørn Nørgaard (90 minutes). The tour is available in English, German, French, Swedish and Danish. The price does not include entrance fee for Roskilde Cathedral. 90 MIN PRICE FOR A GROUP OF UP TO 30 PERSONS: DKK 1050.

2 CONDUCTED TOUR IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS AT... THE VIKING SHIP MUSEUM Go on a voyage with the Vikings, exploring the five Skuldelev ships excavated from Roskilde Fjord in The ships relate the history of the Vikings as warriors and excellent traders, who got acquainted with new cultures, religions and traditions on their long sea voyages, thus broadening their outlook on the surrounding world. Hear where the Vikings went, what they brought home and, above all, how they built the impressive ships that would stand the hardships of the long voyages. The tour takes one hour and is available in English, German, French, Swedish and Danish. The price does not include entrance fee for the Viking Ship Museum.

3 GET THE HISTORY OF THE FORMER CAPITAL OF DENMARK JOIN A CITY WALK IN ROSKILDE In former times, Roskilde was the capital of Denmark, actually of the whole of Northern Europe. Church and Crown were concentrated here, and the traces of those days are still seen throughout Roskilde. A city walk brings you closer to history: One of the places visited is Stændertorvet, a market square that is also the site of the city s old Town Hall, and beneath the square a church ruin is still preserved. Of course, we also study both Roskilde Cathedral and Roskilde Palace from outside. The walk takes one hour, but 90 minutes walks are also organised, including Hotel Prindsen and the statue of Lise Nørgaard in the pedestrian street. The walks are available in English, German, French, Swedish and Danish. 90 MIN PRICE FOR A GROUP OF UP TO 30 PERSONS: DKK 1050.

4 VISIT THE CONVENT FOR NOBLEWOMEN... ROSKILDE KLOSTER Throughout Roskilde, you sense the presence of history, and Roskilde Convent is no exception. For centuries, the Convent was home to unmarried noblewomen, whose families had bought a place for them at an early age. Join this exciting tour to hear the story of Blackfriars, noblewomen, convent life and, of course, the history behind today s structure. You will also visit the beautiful Banqueting Hall and the Convent s own Chapel that holds a list of very special stories. The tour takes one hour and is available in English, German, Swedish and Danish. The price does not include entrance fee for the Convent.

5 JOIN A... WALK OF THE SPRINGS Roskilde used to have 24 named springs and wells, eight of them having been preserved until the present day. With this high number, however, Roskilde occupies the leading place north of the Alps for towns with a multitude of springs. In addition to the eight named springs, there are springs by the Fjord and in various private gardens. The water in Roskilde has always been considered to be something special. The large number of springs had different effects: Some springs were thought to be healing for the sick, others were used for drinking water and laundering and some for motive power or they served as water supply for man and animals. Book a guide to hear about Roskilde s unique history of springs. The walk takes one hour and is available in English, German, French, Swedish and Danish.

6 WHEN DID YOU LAST VISIT... AN ALLOTMENT GARDEN? The first Danish allotment gardens were established several hundred years ago. They were originally intended for working class families for whom the gardens represented an opportunity to get away from their cramped city quarters. Since then, allotment gardens have conquered a very special place in the hearts of many Danes and today you meet all kinds of people across the hedge. Join us on a visit to Solvang Allotment Society where we relate the history and the culture behind the Danish allotment garden concept. Of course, we also visit one of the allotment gardens where we are to hear the history of Solvang. The tour takes one hour and is available in English, German, Swedish and Danish. 1 HOUR PRICE FOR A GROUP OF UP TO 30 PERSONS: DKK 1100.

7 MEET ROSKILDE S CELEBRITY... AUTHORS On this tour round Roskilde you ll meet some of the city s well-known authors, hearing about their connection with the city and about their works. One of the names included is Hans Christian Andersen who had a stressful experience at Hotel Prindsen, others are the authors Ib Michael, Gustav Wied, Holger Drachmann and Lise Nørgaard the latter is also seen as a statue in the pedestrian street. The tour takes two hours and is available in English, German, Swedish and Danish. 2 HOURS PRICE FOR A GROUP OF UP TO 30 PERSONS: DKK 1500.