For a trip to Svogerslev, nature and history can be explored as distinct themes. The Lynghøjsøerne are known for their three lakes and network of trails; at Svogerslev Sø, access points and meadows add to the connection with the Kornerup Å. Medieval and prehistoric traces round out these nature themes. You can therefore tailor your choices to whether you enjoy hiking, cycling or horse riding, are interested in water and plants, or would like to focus on historic places.
The Lynghøjsøerne: three lakes and a natural area
The Lynghøjsøerne developed from a former raw-material extraction site that was transformed into a natural area close to the city. They comprise Lyngager Sø, Flæng Sø and Vejgård Sø. Their origins make landscape change part of the visitor experience: the site’s former use for raw-material extraction was followed by its transformation into a natural area near the city. Visitors who choose the lakes will find an area whose present-day character is shaped both by its three bodies of water and by this transformation.
A well-developed network of trails is suitable for hiking, cycling and horse riding. These three activities offer different ways to experience the area while on the move. There are bathing beaches at the western and central lakes. This distribution is a useful distinction if you want to include bathing areas in your plans. At the central lake sits the troll figure Runde Rie by Thomas Damborg, fishing. This artistic figure adds another perspective to the lakes.
Water, meadows and trails at Svogerslev Sø
Svogerslev Sø is part of the Kornerup Ådal lake chain and is home to a diverse fish population. The meadows along the lake add another aspect of nature: among other plants, they are home to kødfarvet gøgeurt and majgøgeurt, as well as various other interesting plant species. Thus, fish and meadow flora are distinct nature themes found alongside one another at the same named body of water. Boserupkilen forms a green connection between Roskilde and Svogerslev.
The area around Svogerslev Sø can be accessed via Søbredden and the Skjoldungestien trail along the Kornerup Å. A hand-operated ferry crosses the Kornerup Å; it can be reached on foot from the east via the Skjoldungestien. Your chosen approach is therefore also a practical point to consider when planning this outing. Trail conditions can vary seasonally, so check conditions before your visit.
History from the Middle Ages to the Bronze Age
History here spans two clearly distinct periods. Svogerslev Church is a small medieval church dating from the mid-12th century. Dømmes Høj is a protected prehistoric burial mound and part of a series of Bronze Age burial mounds dated to approximately 1700–1100 BC. Medieval church architecture and a much older prehistoric burial tradition stand side by side. The considerable span of time makes the different historical horizons tangible: the church as evidence of medieval religious architecture, and the mound as part of a Bronze Age series of burial mounds.
Discover more destinations: Jyllinge, Viby Sj, Gadstrup, Roskilde.
Go to the overarching travel overview: Roskilde Municipality.
