Place to visit
Urskovens historie, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Urskovens historie is a museum in Denmark (Roskilde). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 48. 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
- Museum · Museums and art
- Where
- Denmark
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- CPH Copenhagen, 49 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Run by
- Naturstyrelsen
- Coordinates
- 55.57189, 11.87772
What it is and where
Urskovens historie is a museum in Denmark (Roskilde).
Om udviklingen af skovene i det nuværende Danmark siden isen, som dækkede landet under den seneste istid, trak sig tilbage for cirka 14.000 år siden.
It is in Roskilde, where this site lists 212 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.57189, 11.87772; the nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH, Copenhagen), 49 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Naturstyrelsen
It is one of the 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 Urskovens historie is May to September.
- JanBetter not7:23
- FebBetter not9:19
- MarPossible11:27
- AprPossible13:52
- MayBest time15:58
- JunBest time17:11
- JulBest time16:41
- AugBest time14:48
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:06
- NovBetter not7:57
- DecPossible6:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 48. 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.
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
- Gyldenløves HøjThe highest point on Sjælland, 125.5 m above mean sea level2.9 km
- SonnerupgaardManor house in Lejre Municipality, Denmark4.2 km
- SkjoldenæsholmManor house in Denmark4.3 km
- Skjoldenæsholm Tram MuseumTransport museum in Ringsted, Denmark4.8 km
- LedreborgManor in Denmark5.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Denmark guide.
More in Denmark: Museums and art
- National Gallery of Denmark: art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark
- National Museum of Denmark: Denmark’s largest museum of cultural history
- Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek: museum in Copenhagen founded by Carl Jacobsen
- Louisiana Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Denmark
- Thorvaldsen Museum: museum in Copenhagen
- Viking Ship Museum: maritime history museum, archaeological museum in Roskilde, Denmark
Every Denmark place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Urskovens historie?
It is a museum in Denmark.
When is the best time to visit Urskovens historie?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 48.
How do you get to Urskovens historie?
The nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 49 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 Gyldenløves Høj, Sonnerupgaard, Skjoldenæsholm. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
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