Lejre Municipality

Lejre is a municipality on Zealand island in Denmark, encompassing several settlement centers connected through rural landscapes. The administrative center of Kirke Hvalsø forms the core of the municipality, while smaller towns like Lejre and Osted complete the region.

The region was a major power center during the Iron Age and Viking Age with extensive settlements near Gammel Lejre. Archaeological excavations in this area have uncovered evidence of an important early royal residence from Nordic antiquity.

The Land of Legends museum displays reconstructions from various periods of Danish history, allowing visitors to experience the past through hands-on experimental archaeology. The exhibited objects and rebuilt structures give a direct sense of how people lived in earlier times.

Visitors can explore the Land of Legends Museum, which operates seasonally and provides access to reconstructed buildings and exhibition spaces. The best time to visit is during warmer months when several festivals and events also take place across the region.

Silver figurines found in the region include a special miniature possibly depicting the god Odin, reflecting this area's connection to Norse mythology. These discoveries suggest the place held spiritual significance for early Scandinavian cultures.

Location: Region Zealand

Inception: January 1, 2007

Capital city: Kirke Hvalsø

Elevation above the sea: 46 m

Shares border with: Frederikssund Municipality, Holbæk Municipality, Ringsted Municipality, Køge Municipality, Roskilde Municipality

Website: http://lejre.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.60444,11.97500

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50