Excursions and social meetings
In connection with the World Cup Tournament in Roskilde, a group of volunteers has arranged a package of opportunities, for players and their companions, to participate in sightseeing trips in the Roskilde area and Copenhagen. Furthermore, we have planned informal social events for all participants for the evening Wednesday and Thursday in Roskilde.
Excursions and social events during the tournament August 24-26
Version 10-08-2022
Wednesday 24th. August (First day of the tournament)
Guided walk with history and shopping
Offer of walking in Roskilde center. History and shopping. The target group is companions for players. Spontaneous registration on the day no later than 11:00 a.m. at the Information Center. The tour begins at 12:00 at meeting place in front of the Information Center. Max. participants are a group of 20 people. The tour is free. Guides: Lis & Lise
Visit Roskilde Domkirke (Roskilde Cathedral)
Visit Roskilde Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The target group is for all those interested. Registration on the day no later than 14:00 a.m.at the Information Center. The tour begins at 16:50 a.m. at the meeting place in front of Roskilde Cathedral. Max. participants are a group of 20 people. Price 40 Dkr. Cash paying to the guide: Nils E.
Visit a private home in Roskilde
Offer to visit a Danish family 25 Aug or 26 Aug. How do they live and what hobbies do they have. A Danish lunch is served. The places to visit are within walking distance. The target group is companions for players. Registration the day before: 24 Aug to visit 25 Aug or 25 Aug to visit 26 Aug. Registration must be made no later than 14:00 a.m. at the Information Center. The meeting place is at the front of Information Center at 12:00 a.m. Max. participants per. group: 10 people. Price 50 Dkr. Cash paying to the guide: Kjeld.
World Cup Social Meeting – Musicon
Open arrangement for all players and companions coming together from 17:00 at Musicon in Roskilde. In this area you will find around the Ragnarock Museum, Containerstriben (The Container Strip) and Kunstsmedjen (The Art Smithy). The area Musicon is only 10 min. walk from the Information Center. The Museum’s Café is open from 17:00 -20:00, and admittance is mainly permitted for participants of WC70+ Tournament. Hot meals are served at reasonable prices. On the fancy Containerstriben there are various small cafés and places to eat. Kunstsmedjen (The Art Smithy) is open for all. Here you can see various art exhibits and drinks can be purchased at the bar. And the stage is open for all kinds of live musical entertainment – do not hesitate!
Thursday 25th. August (Second day of the Tournament)
Guided walk with history and shopping
Offer of walking in Roskilde center. History and shopping. The target group is companions for players. Spontaneous registration on the day no later than 11:00 a.m. at the Information Center. The tour begins at 12:00 at meeting place in front of the Information Center. Max. participants are a group of 20 people. The tour is free. Guides: Lis & Lise
Visit Roskilde Domkirke (Roskilde Cathedral) and Kulturstrøget (The Cultural Street)
Visit Roskilde Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site). And take a work in the historical streets of the center. The target group is for all those interested. Registration on the day no later than 14:00 a.m.at the Information Center. The two tours begins at 16:50 a.m. at the meeting place in front of Roskilde Cathedral. Max. participants are a group of 40 people. Price 40 Dkr. Cash paying to the guide: Nils E. & Mogens
Visit a private home in Roskilde
Offer to visit a Danish family 26 Aug. How do they live and what hobbies do they have. A Danish lunch is served. The places to visit are within walking distance. The target group is companions for players. Registration the day before: 25 Aug to visit 26 Aug. Registration must be made no later than 14:00 a.m. at the Information Center. The meeting place is at the front of Information Center at 12:00 a.m. Max. participants per. group: 10 people. Price 50 Dkr. Cash paying to the guide: Kjeld.
World Cup Social Meeting – Roskilde Havn (Roskilde Harbour)
Open invitation to all players and companions coming together from 17:00 at Roskilde Harbour. Find your own walking-way to the harbour, perhaps with help from your personal contact. 15 min. walk from Information Center or only 5-10 min. walk from the centrum of the city. There will be tango dancing and the possibility of purchasing food, sausages and draught beer. There will also be a rally meeting of old cars and motorcycles. Room for everybody and no need to pre-register.
Friday 26th August – Final Day of the Tournament
Except the visit at a private home, there will be no tourplan. But if it is necessary a spontane shopping tour to Roskilde center possible will be planed. To buy the latest gifts or nice clothes for the evening’s banquet.
13:00 Cup Final 75+
15:00 Cup Final 70+
18:00 Banquet