Roskilde Domkirke
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What's on here
Why go
- Royal tombs in the choir and four principal burial chapels.
- The high altarpiece, carved with scenes from the life of Jesus.
- The organ, which retains pipes from its 16th-century instrument.
- The Cathedral Museum, with old stained glass and displays on the cathedral’s history.
- The outdoor burial site of Frederik IX, enclosed by a brick octagon and bronze gate.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Royal columnA granite pillar marked with the heights of European rulers.Chapel of the Magi, southwest corner of the cathedral.
- Chapel frescoesFrescoes from the 1460s cover the walls and vaults.Chapel of the Magi.
- Sarcophagus of Christian IX and Queen LouiseThree marble figures by Edvard Eriksen surround the double sarcophagus.Chapel of Christian IX.
- Oldest gravestoneThe cathedral’s oldest gravestone dates from around 1250.St Bridget’s chapel, on the north side.
- Margrethe I’s graveThe queen is buried immediately behind the high altar.Behind the high altar.
Know before you go
- Access is limited during ceremonies.
Services and visiting hours
- Monday–Saturday
- 10:00–18:00 Visiting hours
- Sunday
- 13:00–18:00 Visiting hours
Interesting facts8
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The cathedral was among Scandinavia’s earliest Gothic cathedrals built in brick.
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2.5 million
About 2.5 million red bricks were used to build the cathedral.
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The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The chapel of Christian IV has four figures beside its gable windows holding a skull, scythe, downward torch and hourglass.
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Hans Brockman made the sandstone pulpit, with sculptures in alabaster and black and white marble.
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Heinrich Dittmers’ painting of Frederik III lying in state measures more than ten square metres.
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Hundreds of grave slabs cover the cathedral floor.
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The two royal monuments on the lower floor of the Chapel of the Magi are empty; the coffins lie beneath the floor.
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Shorts
History
A travertine cathedral followed and was completed around 1080. The present cathedral was built around it in the 12th and 13th centuries, so services could continue during construction.
- 10th c.A wooden church stood on the site.
- c. 1080A travertine cathedral was completed under Svend Nordmand.
- 12th–13th c.The present cathedral was built around the older church, allowing services to continue during construction.
- 1225The new choir was inaugurated, and the older cathedral was demolished afterward.
- 1280The cathedral was completed apart from its west towers.
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- 15th c.The cathedral became the main burial place for Danish monarchs.
- 1460sChristian I founded the Chapel of the Magi.
- 1633The cathedral’s twin spires were built.
Sources: Roskilde Cathedral - Wikipedia · Roskilde - Wikivoyage (see) · Roskilde Domkirke - Wikipedia · Dom zu Roskilde - Wikipedia · Cathédrale de Roskilde - Wikipedia · checked 29 Oct 2026
- Website
- roskildedomkirke.dk/
- Phone
- +45 46 35 16 24
Questions and answers
Where is Roskilde Domkirke?
Roskilde Domkirke is at Domkirkepladsen 3 in Roskilde, on the island of Zealand.
Can you visit Roskilde Domkirke during a ceremony?
Access is limited during ceremonies.
Is there a museum at Roskilde Domkirke?
Yes. The Cathedral Museum is on the upper floor of the Chapel of the Magi, with stained glass and displays on the cathedral’s history.
Can you see royal tombs at Roskilde Domkirke?
Royal tombs are in the choir and four principal chapels. Frederik IX’s burial site is outside the cathedral.
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