Roskilde Municipality

Churches in Roskilde Municipality

Historic Churches and Places of Worship

This collection highlights the ecclesiastical history of the Roskilde region, anchored by the UNESCO-listed Roskilde Cathedral, the traditional burial site for Danish monarchs. The selection spans nearly a millennium of architecture, from the 11th-century Romanesque foundations of St Jørgensbjerg and Tune Church—built with limestone from Stevns Klint—to the contemporary 21st-century design of Hellig Kors Kirke. These sites offer a comprehensive look at the evolution of Christian worship and brick Gothic craftsmanship in eastern Denmark.

Historic Churches and Places of Worship — Map

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Roskilde Cathedral

Roskilde Cathedral, in the city of Roskilde on the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark, is a cathedral of the Lutheran Church of Denmark.

Laurits Andersen Ring / Public domain

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St Jørgensbjerg Church

Saint Jørgensbjerg Church is a historic church in Roskilde on the Danish island of Zealand.

Ib Rasmussen / Public domain

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St Ib's Church, Roskilde

St Ib's Church is a Romanesque church in Roskilde on the Danish island of Zealand. It was first mentioned in 1291.

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Old Church of Our Lady, Roskilde

The Old Church of Our Lady is an 11th-century brick church in Roskilde on the Danish island of Zealand.

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Ny Vor Frue Kirke

Parish church located in the Vor Frue district of Roskilde.

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Jakobskirken

A modern parish church completed in 1974, serving the southern district of Roskilde.

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Snoldelev Kirke

Medieval church in Snoldelev Sogn, historically notable as the site where the 9th-century Snoldelev runestone was discovered.

Jan Rasmussen / Public domain

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Reerslev Church

Reerslev Church lies in the village of Reerslev, adjacent to Høje-Taastrup near Roskilde in Denmark.

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Vindinge Kirke

Village church located in Vindinge, east of Roskilde.

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Gundsømagle Kirke

Romanesque church north of Roskilde, known for its significant 12th-century frescoes.

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Jyllinge Kirke

Historic church dating to the late 11th or early 12th century, situated on a hill overlooking Roskilde Fjord.

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Kirke Skensved Kirke

Parish church located in the village of Kirke Skensved within Solrød Municipality.

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Karlstrup Kirke

Medieval church in Karlstrup Sogn featuring traditional Danish brick architecture.

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Tune Kirke

Dating from approximately 1110, this church was constructed using limestone blocks sourced from Stevns Klint.

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Havdrup Kirke

Medieval church located in Gammel Havdrup, serving the local parish in Solrød Municipality.

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Glim Kirke

Village church in Glim Sogn, situated within the Lejre Municipality.

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St. Lawrence's Church, Roskilde

St. Lawrence's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Roskilde, Denmark.

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Dåstrup Kirke

Parish church located in the village of Dåstrup.

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Hellig Kors Kirke

Modern church in Jyllinge, completed in 2008, noted for its contemporary architecture and views of the fjord.

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