Roskilde

Free things to do in Roskilde

39 places in Roskilde you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Roskilde

  • Alehøj
  • Baldershøj
  • Baldershøj
  • Baunehøi
  • Bavnehøi
  • Blodhøj
  • Borghøi
  • Børnehøj
  • Brandhøj
  • Bukketornehøj
  • Byhøi
  • Dilhøi
  • Ejlershøj
  • Gammelsøhøj
  • Grønshøj
  • Hødyssen
  • Horndysse
  • Hvildshøj
  • Hylledysse
  • Kallerupstenen
  • Kohøj
  • Lammedyssen
  • Langagerdysse
  • Maglehøi
  • Maglehøi
  • Maglehøj
  • Nissedysse
  • Østl.Taageruphøj
  • Præstehøj
  • Sct. Hans Kirketomt
  • Sneglehøj
  • Thinghøi
  • Tornhøi
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Roskilde

  • Ågerup-Kirkerup StrandparkOpen 24/7
  • Byparken
  • Engvadgårdsparken
  • Folkeparken
  • Møllebakken
  • Roskilde Ring
Free-admission days

When museums in Denmark open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Roskilde

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Roskilde, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Roskilde for free?
39 places in Roskilde with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Roskilde?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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