City strolling
by Sjalen
From the harbour, walk up to the hill behind it where you have a Green with excellent harbour views, playground and wonderful old Danish cottages like the one in the picture. I love sitting in the harbour restaurant and just observe boats and people coming and going and with the odd viking ship thrown in.
Origin of Roskilde's name
by bpacker
Legend has it that Roskilde was founded by this chap called King Ro and that he built a little town around a spring he liked very much. Well, he subsequently named the town after himself and the spring as "kilde" means "spring" in Danish.
In reality of course, this story is little more than hogwash. Roskilde was founded by another chap with a more hip-sounding name, King Harald Bluetooth, in the 990's. Then again, Bluetooth Town sounds more like a place in Silicon Valley right? I'd rather take in the legend anytime...
Bpacker's Roskilde page
Remember hiking shoes!
by Andreja86
When you go to Roskilde you should bring some good shoes for hiking. In Roskilde you'll have to walk a lot and a part of it will be on cobblestones or in parks. Running shoes would be perfect for this type of location!
The bohemian life :)
by ufo_elli
Ordinary bag or backpack Just so you have something to change in to.
One pair of extra shoes.
More than one pair of socks! :)
Water resistant clothing and boots.
Sunglasses Anything you use at home and a mirror.
Sunblock, earplugs, something for the hangover... Single use cameras if you don't want to risk having your real camera stolen. tent, sleeping bag, pillow, something to sleep on, partytent (good to have if it rains) mobile phone, flashlight, blanket, cards, toiletpaper, strong tape, CDplayer
Fitness in Roskilde
by Andreja86
If you need a place to work out on your vacation in Roskilde there is plenty of options.
Fysiocenter: Københavnsvej 170, 4000 Roskilde - Tlf: 46 75 78 15
Fitness World: Algade 49 3., 4000 Roskilde - Tlf: 50 60 87 34
FitnessDK: Ro's Torv, 4000 Roskilde - Tlf: 46 34 30 92
The most central location is Fitness World which is just beside Kickly in Algade (close to Hestetorvet)