Place to visit
Selsø, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Selsø is a manor house in Frederikssund Municipality, Denmark (Roskilde). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Manor house in Frederikssund Municipality, Denmark · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Denmark
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- CPH Copenhagen, 43 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 11:00-16:00
- Website
- selsoe.dk
- Coordinates
- 55.74106, 12.01091
What it is and where
Selsø is a manor house in Frederikssund Municipality, Denmark (Roskilde). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Roskilde, where this site lists 212 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.74106, 12.01091; the nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH, Copenhagen), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Denmark. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Selsø is May to September.
- JanBetter not7:21
- FebBetter not9:18
- MarPossible11:27
- AprPossible13:53
- MayBest time16:00
- JunBest time17:14
- JulBest time16:43
- AugBest time14:49
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:05
- NovBetter not7:55
- DecPossible6:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | May to September | March to April, October and December |
| Museums and art | May to September | March to April, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Selsø has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Denmark in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Denmark
To enter Denmark there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Denmark checklist. Currency: Danish krone (DKK); plugs: Type K · 230 V · 50 Hz (takes type C, but a grounded Schuko plug doesn't fit well); emergencies: 112 · 114 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Selsø ChurchChurch building in Frederikssund Municipality, Denmark414 m
- Skibby ChurchChurch building in Frederikssund Municipality, Denmark3.4 km
- PagteroldManor house in Frederikssund Municipality, Denmark3.9 km
- Krabbesholm, Lejre MunicipalityManor house near Skibby, Denmark4.0 km
- Skjoldes DysseAncient monument in Frederikssund Municipality (93291)4.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Denmark guide.
More in Denmark: History
- Kronborg: castle in Helsingør, Denmark
- Roskilde Cathedral: cathedral in Denmark (Church of Denmark)
- Christiansborg Palace: Palace in Copenhagen, seat of the Danish Parliament
- Rosenborg Castle: palace in Copenhagen
- Tivoli Gardens: amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Børsen: building in Copenhagen
Every Denmark place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Selsø?
It is a manor house in Frederikssund Municipality, Denmark. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Selsø?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46.
How do you get to Selsø?
The nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 43 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Denmark is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Denmark map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Selsø Church, Skibby Church, Pagterold. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
Keep reading
- Roskilde212 places to see in and around Roskilde, Denmark: Roskilde Cathedral, Roskilde Fjord, Ise Fjord. Best time: May to September.
- History1205 places for history in Denmark, from Kronborg to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- DenmarkBefore travelling to Denmark: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Selsø on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.