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Lejre is a railway town, with a population of 3,097 (1 January 2023), in Lejre Municipality (Danish: Lejre Kommune) on the island of Zealand in east Denmark. It belongs to Region Zealand. The town's Old Norse name was Hleiðr or Hleiðargarðr.
- DK-4320 Lejre
- Lejre Municipality
Chronicon Lethrense. Chronicon Lethrense (Danish: Lejrekrøniken English: Chronicle of Lejre/Leire) is a small Danish medieval work from the late 12th century, written in Latin.
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3 things you might not know about Lejre. 1. Mythical kings and Beowulf – The birthplace of Denmark. The birthplace of Denmark is nestled in the hills of the hamlet of Gl. Lejre. Legend has it that Lejre was once the seat of ancient kings, the Scyldingas, who left their traces on the landscape. Here the legendary hero Beowulf fought ...
Directions. View photos. Lejre was a centre of power and a royal seat during the Viking and early Iron Age - not just for one king or for a short time, but for more than 500 years! The area is also known as the home of the first Danish kings, the "Skjoldunger", and the famous heroic poem "Beowulf".
The world of myths and legends! - At Lejre Museum you can see the finds that today document Lejre as the home of Denmark's first kings. Lejre was the center of power and royal seat in the Viking Age and in the Late Iron Age. – not just for a single king or for a short period, but for more than 500 years!
Lejre Land of Legends is a unique attraction with its large and famous King's Hall, houses and environments from the Stone Age, the Iron Age, the Viking Age as well as workshops. Discover a historical playland for children and adults, where you can also experience other prehistoric eras.
