| Svogerslev | |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Pushpin Map: | Denmark#Denmark Region Zealand |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Denmark |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Denmark |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Zealand (Sjælland) |
| Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name2: | Roskilde |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Established Title: | Established |
| Established Title2: | City charter |
| Established Title3: | Current municipality |
| Area Urban Km2: | 2 |
| Population As Of: | 2024 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Population Urban: | 4277 |
| Population Density Urban Km2: | auto |
| Population Blank1 Title: | Gender [1] |
| Population Blank1: | 2038 males and 2239 females |
| Timezone: | CET |
| Utc Offset: | +1 |
| Timezone Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
| Coordinates: | 55.6342°N 12.0136°W |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | DK-4000 Roskilde |
Svogerslev is a small satellite town located four kilometres west of Roskilde, Denmark. The original village features a village pond, a Romanesque church, one of the smallest in Denmark, and a number of old farm buildings. The historic centre is surrounded by large developments of single family detached homes. As of 1 January 2024, it had a population of 4,277.[2]
The name Svogerslev is mentioned in 1257 as Suauerslef, derived from the old male name Swawar and the suffix -lev.[3] Svogerslev Inn opened some time during the 17th century. In 1727, it became a royal privileged coaching inn. The mail coach paused there to change horses on its way from Roskilde to Hornsherred. The inn was owned by the counts of Ledreborg. Count Holsteinborg closed the inn in 1808.[4] In the 1970s, Svogerslev was expanded with large areas of single family detached homes.
Svogerslev Church dates from the 12th century. The Romanesque nave was expanded with chancel, tower and porch in the Gothic style in about 1450. The church is one of the smallest in Denmark, seating just 60 people.Svogerslev Inn occupies a set of thatched buildings dating to the late 1600s. It reopened in the 1950s but closed again in July 2020.[5]
The town also has a school with approximately 530 students.
The town has a Netto supermarket, a petrol station and a small shopping centre with a Meny, a bakery, a bar and a hairdresser. A small industrial area is located in the southeastern outskirts.[4]
Svogerslev Lake (Lynghøjsøerne) is located to the southwest of the village. There are also several other smaller lakes in the area.