Roskilde is famous for its pedestrian shopping streets with incredible variety of boutiques and all other shops, including supermarkets. Most of the shops are located close together, in narrow streets and old house
s, which make shopping extra pleasurable. You can have a long walk along Algade and Skomagergade streets or visit the modern Ro’s Torv place more than 50 boutiques constructed along the place.
The best streets in Roskilde for shopping are on the pedestrian main road known as Algade and Skomagergade. Of these, we find that Skomagergade has the best collection of shops.At the beginning of 12th century; the name signifies the meaning of the street which literally means ‘Shoemaker Street,’ which was named after the cobblers of Roskilde who plied their trade in the Middle Ages. At one of end of the street; is a structure of triskelion which is framed within an circle and has been placed in the pavement. The symbol depicts three curved lines radiating from the center. It comes from the coin structure in Roskilde from 1018 to 1047. Today this silver coin structure has been re-created by one of the goldsmiths of Roskilde.
The town also has excellent buyers for handicraft articles. Head first for Glasgallerjet, Skt. Ibs Vej 12, which is a former gasworks near the harbor that now, houses the open workshop of a glass blower. Here in this workshop, the glass blower exhibits amazing skill by shaping the most beautiful glasses, vases and other items. Spectators are able to watch the transformation of a lump of melted glass into a beautiful Danish handicraft on sale at the gallery.
The official Roskilde festival bags are made of 100% organic cotton, which is readily available at Roskilde Festivals web shop. It comes in various aged made materials like old clothes, rags, carpets, packaging, etc to meet the requirements of visitors who wish to go for green shopping.
