About the town » Roskilde, Roskilde Kommune, Zealand, Denmark
Popular surnames at Roskilde
- Van Denemarken 113
- Halfdansson 42
- Denmark 38
- Thorgilsson 34
- Svendsdatter 27
- Denemarken 22
- Hroarsson 20
- Von Dänemark 18
- Danmark 18
- Of Denmark 15
- Jelling 14
- Randversson 13
- Valdemarsdottir 12
- Gormsson 11
- Pedersen 10
- Oldenburg 10
- Halvdansson 10
- Valdemarsdatter 9
- Westermann 9
- Van Roeskilde 9
Records from Roskilde
Source: Wikipedia Information
Roskilde is the main city in Roskilde Municipality. It lies on the island of Zealand, Denmark. The city is ancient, dating from the Viking Age and is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network. Roskilde train station is a major stop between Copenhagen and the regions of Denmark located to its west. With a population of 47,828 (1 January 2012), the city is an economic center for the region. Roskilde has a pedestrian street running down the center of the city, with many shops, restaurants, and cafes. Several tourist attractions draw visitors from around Denmark and the world. The local university has an education program that invites international students to attend for a year.
