Parking near Roskilde Kloster
Roskilde Kloster
Sankt Peders Stræde 8E
4000 Roskilde
Roskilde Monastery is a historic foundation in the heart of Roskilde, founded in 1699 as Denmark’s first noblewomen's monastery. Originally built on the remains of a 13th-century Dominican monastery, it now serves as a cultural gem with a beautiful main building and a peaceful garden, offering a unique insight into Denmark’s monastic history.
Visitors can explore the monastery’s rich history and architecture through guided tours. These tours are available for groups year-round and for individual guests during Easter and the school summer holidays. The tours, lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, are led by the monastery’s own guides, who share fascinating stories about the monastery’s past and present. There’s also the option to conclude your visit with wine and snacks in the historic Knights’ Hall.
Visitors can explore the monastery’s rich history and architecture through guided tours. These tours are available for groups year-round and for individual guests during Easter and the school summer holidays. The tours, lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, are led by the monastery’s own guides, who share fascinating stories about the monastery’s past and present. There’s also the option to conclude your visit with wine and snacks in the historic Knights’ Hall.
