Essentials
- Internet Speed
- 95 Mbps average, Fiber optics widely available in the city center
- Currency & Banking
- Danish Krone (DKK); 1 EUR ≈ 7.45 DKK, 1 USD ≈ 6.90 DKK
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, among the highest quality in Europe
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/E/F/K sockets
- SIM Card
- Lebara (best for price), LycaMobile, or 3 (Tre) - approx. 110 DKK for 100GB
- Banking for Expats
- Danske Bank, Nordea, or digital banks like Revolut and Lunar (popular locally)
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, BoligPortal (long-term), and Scandic Roskilde for short stays
- Cashless Friendly
- Highly cashless; cards and MobilePay (local app) are used everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb (approx. 900 DKK/night), Danhostel Roskilde (Vindeboder 7)
- Budget Accommodation
- Danhostel Roskilde Vandrerhjem (approx. 450 DKK for a dorm/private room)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- City Center (near the Cathedral) and the Harbor (Havnen)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Musicon (creative district) and Himmelev (quiet, residential, good transit)
- City
- Roskilde, Region Sjælland, Denmark
- Population
- 52,000 (City), 90,000 (Municipality)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Orange Makers (Musicon, Rabalderstræde 7) - approx. 1,500 DKK/month
- Best Cafe for Work
- Bageriet Brød (Algade 11) - great Wi-Fi and sourdough; Cornetgi (Skomagergade 33)
- Networking Events
- Musicon events and 'Iværksætter' (Entrepreneur) meetups at Roskilde Business College
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Roskilde Facebook group; International Community Roskilde meetups
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Dantaxi (App) - Uber is not operational in Denmark; Bolt is available for e-scooters
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Donkey Republic (orange bikes found throughout city) - approx. 15 DKK/15 mins
- Best Beach Nearby
- Vigen Strandpark (5 mins drive/15 mins bike from center)
- Top Regional Airline
- SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) flying from CPH Airport (25 mins by train)
- Top International Airline
- Norwegian Air, SAS, and Lufthansa via CPH Airport
- Highway Access
- E20 Motorway connecting Roskilde to Copenhagen (East) and Odense (West)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Roskilde Station (Hestetorvet 1) - major hub for regional and InterCity trains
- Public Transport Passes
- Rejsekort (Personal or Anonymous card) - essential for cheaper bus/train fares
- Regional Travel
- DSB Trains (20-25 mins to Copenhagen Central, approx. 90 DKK without Rejsekort)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Sjællands Universitetshospital, Roskilde (Køgevej 7-13)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Larsen Yoga (Ringstedgade 12), Hot Yoga Roskilde (Industrivej 1)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- PureGym (multiple locations), Fitness World (Ro's Torv) - approx. 299 DKK/month
- Laundry Services
- Møntvask (Self-service laundromats) located at various student housing zones and center
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wolt, Foodora
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Smørrebrød (Open-faced sandwiches) at Raadhuskælderen (Fondens Bro 1)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Grønne Gården (Ringstedgade 5), Palæ Cafeen (great salads)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Frellsen Chokolade (Skomagergade 23) for traditional Danish flødeboller
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Netto, REMA 1000, and Lidl for budget groceries
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Nemlig.com (groceries), Zalando, Amazon.de (ships to DK)
- Grocery Delivery
- Nemlig.com, BilkaToGo
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Jernbanegade (various pubs), Gimle (music venue and bar)
- Local Brewery
- Musicon Mikrobryggeri (Rabalderstræde 9)
- Wine Bars
- Vinhuset (Algade 34), l'Artiste (Skomagergade)
- Street Food Stalls
- Roskilde Street Food (Rabalderstræde 2) in the Musicon district
- Popular International Cuisine
- Restaurant Mum (Sushi/Asian fusion), Snekken Trattoria (Italian)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Roskilde Cathedral (UNESCO Site), Viking Ship Museum
- Museums & Art Venues
- Ragnarock (Museum of pop, rock and youth culture), Roskilde Museum
- Historical Sites
- The Royal Mansion (Det Gule Palæ), Saint Laurentius Church Ruins
- Religious Sites
- Roskilde Domkirke (Cathedral contains graves of 40 Danish kings and queens)
- Annual Events
- Roskilde Festival (Denmark's largest music festival, held late June)
- Cultural Districts
- Musicon (constructed on a former concrete factory site)
- Theater Venues
- Roskilde Teater, Gimle (live music and youth theater)
- Local Markets
- Market days every Wednesday and Saturday mornings at Stændertorvet
- Music Scene
- Gimle (Helligkorsvej 2) - prime venue for indie and international acts
- Street Art
- The Musicon district features extensive professional graffiti and art installations
- Cooking Classes
- Meyers Madhus (periodic courses at local schools/venues)
- Art Galleries
- Galleri Jeppe Eisner, Kunstforeningen Roskilde
- Historic Buildings
- Roskilde Rådhus (City Hall), Old Town Hall
- Local Heritage
- Viking history and boat building traditions at the harbor
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Byparken (City Park), Roskilde Fjord (waterfront trails)
- National Parks Nearby
- Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land (Fjord and forest landscapes)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Fjordstien (Path around the Roskilde Fjord)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- The hill at Byparken overlooking the Fjord and the Cathedral
- Birdwatching Locations
- Roskilde Fjord inlets near Selsø
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated shelters in Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PostNord (widely used), GLS, DAO (very popular for home delivery)
- Tech Repair Services
- FixMyPhone (Ro's Torv Shopping Center)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Roskilde Bordtennis Club, Orange Makers
- Language Classes
- CLAVIS sprog & kompetence (Møllehusvej 125) - Danish for foreigners
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Roskilde Bibliotek (Dronning Margrethes Vej 14) - excellent free workspace
- Community Centers
- Byens Hus (Stændertorvet 1)
- Gaming Lounges
- Roskilde Esport (at Musicon)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino Copenhagen (30 mins by train)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 45,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 40 m² ≈ 1,800,000 DKK)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 32,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 40 m² ≈ 1,280,000 DKK)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 42,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 60 m² ≈ 2,520,000 DKK)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 30,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 60 m² ≈ 1,800,000 DKK)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 40,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 80 m² ≈ 3,200,000 DKK)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 28,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 80 m² ≈ 2,240,000 DKK)
- Corporate Tax
- 22%
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 27% for amounts up to a threshold, 42% above
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- Approx. 52.07% (Topskat)
- VAT
- 25% (Moms)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, comprehensive rules to prevent tax avoidance
- Property Tax
- Yes, includes Land Tax (Grundskyld) and Property Value Tax
- Property Transaction Tax
- 0.6% registration fee + fixed fee of 1,850 DKK
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; regular Danish tax rules apply which are high but provide extensive social services