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- Roskilde
Roskilde
Roskilde may be only 22 miles (35km) from Copenhagen, but this
small city has an ancient feel all its own. It dates back more than
a thousand years, and was the capital of Denmark in medieval times,
as well as a hub of both Viking activity and the Danish church.
Roskilde's most significant attractions are the Roskilde
Cathedral, which is the burial site for Danish monarchs, and the
Viking Ship Museum, which displays ancient weapons, ships, and
other artefacts from the Viking Age. The city also has the Roskilde
Palace, which is a former royal residence and now contains an art
museum.
The town is widely known as the home of the Roskilde Festival,
one of Europe's biggest music festivals.
Roskilde is a small and pleasant town, small enough to walk
around and containing a number of museums and galleries worth
visiting, as well as parks, cafes, pubs and shops. The university
ensures a lively atmosphere, and the city of 52,000 is anything but
sleepy.
Information & Facts
Language
Danish is the official language, but English is
understood and widely used.
Money
Danish currency is the Krone (DKK), made up of 100 ore. ATMs are
liberally sprinkled throughout the country, and all major credit
cards are widely accepted, expecially Visa. Travellers cheques are
welcome at banks and hotels. Most banks are not open at weekends,
however Copenhagen has several bureaux de change which stay open
late at night, seven days a week.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to the last Sunday
in October).