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15 Best Things to Do in Billund (Denmark)

In central Jutland, Billund is a modest town with a big story to tell: It’s the birthplace of LEGO, and boasts the original LEGO factory and Legoland resort.

The amusement park is the reason most people will descend on Billund, and it’s a world-class attraction that the little dudes are sure to love.

If you spend some of your trip branching out into the wider region you’ll see Denmark’s best Viking runestones, visit open-air museums of all descriptions and come face to face with a lion at Gifskud Zoo.

Day-trips are also an option to any number of exciting cities and villages in the countryside or on the coast.

Here are the best things to do in Billund :

1. Legoland Billund

The world’s first Legoland, this attraction has been going strong for nearly half a century and is the most-visited place in Denmark not in Copenhagen.

There are nine LEGO-themed lands for kids to discover, but the part everyone will want to see is Mini Land.

This is where monuments and cityscapes from across Denmark and the World have been built to LEGO’s 1:20 scale.

The Statue of Liberty, Acropolis and Egyptian Abu Simbel temples are all here, as is the Copenhagen district of Nyhaven.

Legoland has four roller coasters, combined with a whole host of smaller rides for kids and toddlers.

2. Kongernes Jelling – Home of The Vikings

Part of the Danish National Museum, Kongernes Jelling is a free attraction that preserves a UNESCO-listed 10th-centrury Viking monument created by King Harald Bluetooth.

Here, carved into huge runestones, Harald describes how he conquered Denmark and Norway, and brought Christianity to the region.

It marks Scandinavia’s transition from Pagan faiths to monotheism.

There’s a depiction of Christ on one of the run stones that even appears on all Danish passports, which gives you an idea of what the site means to this country.

3. Givskud Zoo

This zoo and safari park is only a short hop from Legoland.

If you have your own car you can drive through a number of huge, open enclosures to get first-hand views of African savannah species like rhinos, antelopes, lions, giraffes and zebras.

The pride of lions that roams the fields at Givskud Zoo is the largest in Northern Europe.

If you don’t have a car; don’t worry, you can climb aboard the Safari Bus for a guided ride through the park.

One third of the species in the zoo is endangered, and the attraction plays a role in international breeding programs.

4. Vandel Bunker-Museum

Less than ten minutes by road from Billund is Vandel, where a large German military airport was built during the war.

Eight hundred local residents were forced to leave their homes for this construction in 1943.

Following the conflict the airport was used by the Danish army and police up to 2003, but nothing except for a large bunker remains from the war times.

Inside this installation you’ll see pieces of wartime memorabilia and get some insight about the airport and the impact of the war on this part of Denmark.

5. Skulpturpark

Set between the town of Billund and Legoland, the Skulpturpark is a 1.3 kilometre-long nature trail adorned with pieces of modern sculpture.

It will take around half an hour to complete the walk, pausing as you go to admire the works that children are free to climb and interact with.

They make for fun photo opportunities and there are 18 in total to see, each by some of Denmark’s most prominent sculptors.

There are benches along the way, so you could bring a packed lunch in the summer and relax next to the lake.

6. Lalandia Billund

Lallandia Billund is an amusement and activity complex that opened in 2009.

In summer kids will want to dive straight into the Aquadome, the largest water park in Scandinavia.

Teenagers and little ones can plunge down slides and take on the wave pool, while adults can retreat to the wellness area, where massages, saunas and spa treatments are waiting.

Elsewhere, the little guys can go wild at Monky Tonky Land, with climbing frames and specially-supervised games and activities, while the whole family will have a whale of a time at the climbing wall, skating rink, ski slope, bowling alley and mini-golf course.

7. Museumsgaarden Karensminde

A pastoral attraction that also gets you up close to Danish Heritage, Karensminde is a historic farm from the 18th and 19th centuries.

You’ll see how farmers worked the land in those times and all the different animals they kept: Sheep, pigs, goats, chickens, horses, rabbits, which either roam free, or are kept in open enclosures.

Kids will love getting up close to the critters, or taking part in activities and interacting with costumed staff.

You can take horse and cart rides, join a carpentry workshop, paint eggs the traditional Danish way or even help in the kitchen making jam.

8. Grindsted Kirke

After all the action and bustle of the local resorts this church is a reminder that Billund is still a quiet rural town.

You could spend a few minutes pausing at Grinsted Kirke, gazing at its centuries-old interior before setting off to the next attraction.

Most of this whitewashed building is from the 1100s, with updates two centuries later, while the church’s tower was added in the 1920s.

9. LEGO Factory Tour

This isn’t something you can just turn up and do. LEGO factory tours need to be arranged months in advance and the experience lasts for two days.

For diehard LEGO fans it will be a dream come true, as you’ll see how the bricks and mini-figs are designed and produced, and visit the creator Ole Kirk Kristiansen’s house, where there are LEGO sets dating to the 1930s.

Over these two days you’ll even have a natter with LEGO designers who’ll give you the inside track on how LEGO sets are created.

At the end of your trip you’ll be presented with a specially-designed LEGO gift chosen by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen (the founder’s grandson) as a keepsake.

Cycling and Denmark is a match made in heaven.

The flat terrain makes it easy for all ages, and lots of provisions are made by the government for people on two wheels.

In the countryside around Billund numerous routes have been plotted: From the centre of the town you could join the 37k-kilometre route that goes out to Engelsholm Castle, and stop by the lake nearby for a picnic.

On the way you’ll enter deep forest and cross bucolic farmland. If you’re lucky you’ll also see aircraft taking off and landing at the nearby airport.

11. Vorbasse Market

On the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the 29th week of the year (July) a massive gathering descends on Vorbasse, 15 kilometres south of Billund.

First held in 1730, it’s Denmark’s largest market and takes place only once a year.

Traditionally it was for horse trading, and 400-500 horses a year still change hands at this field outside the village.

They are joined by 200 pet breeders of all descriptions, as well as 650 other dealers selling almost anything you can think of.

On the site are tents for food and drink, live music, as well as amusement rides like carousels for littler shoppers.

A few minutes by car going east from Billund and you’ll be in the town of Vejle.

Denmark isn’t exactly known for its varied topography, but by national standards Vejle is mountainous!

Well, not quite but people do visit the town and its surroundings to walk the forested hills and see the Vejle Fjord.

The town is at the western edge of this long inlet that continues for 22 kilometres will low-rising banks of deciduous woodland and heathland.

In the centre of Vejle the highlight is the typically Danish pedestrian mall, weaving through the a high ravine of old townhouses and bustling with shoppers on weekends.

13. Kolding

Half an hour southeast of Billund is the Baltic seaport of Kolding.

On the fringe of the city centre is the former royal castle, Koldinghus.

It was built in the 1200s by Christoffer I, but the oldest parts you can see were erected during the reign of his distant descendant Christoffer III in the 15th century.

Through the middle ages Danish military campaigns were conducted from this very castle, and in the 21st century it’s a museum displaying historic furniture, ceramics and fine art, focussing on the ambitious King Christian IV’s time in residence at the castle.

14. Fredericia

This fortress town takes its name from King Frederick III who founded it in 1650.

At one point it was even considered as Denmark’s capital. After the turmoil of the Thirty Years’ War in the early-1600s, Frederick IV decided that Jutland needed a strong military fortress.

Fredericia is the result: The town was built from scratch in 1650, penned in by an eleaborate system of defences.

Things haven’t changed so much in the intervening years, as the bastions, walls, moats and batteries are part of modern Fredericia’s “townpark”.

Jutland is narrow enough that you could easily drive across the west coast to see the epic seascapes on the North Sea side.

Varde is a beautiful little market town centred on the 11th-century Church of St. Jacob, easily spotted for its whitewashed spire.

The coast down from Varde to Esbjerg will captivate people interested in military history.

The Tirpitz Position is an large German bunker built to defend Esbjerg but never finished.

The holiday resort of Vejers is also here.

The beach a huge sweep of flaxen sand, edged by dunes and bathed by low rolling waves.

15 Best Things to Do in Billund (Denmark):

• Legoland Billund
• Kongernes Jelling - Home of The Vikings
• Givskud Zoo
• Vandel Bunker-Museum
• Skulpturpark
• Lalandia Billund
• Museumsgaarden Karensminde
• Grindsted Kirke
• LEGO Factory Tour
• Vorbasse Market

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The attractions of the 'company town' of Billund (built around a little Danish product you might know: Lego) are so geared to families you might feel a little, well, underdressed if you visit without your own set of excited offspring. But don’t let that stop you from embracing your inner child and allocating the wondrous Legoland and inspiring Lego House some generous time in your itinerary.

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Visiting LEGOLAND in Billund, Denmark was a huge highlight of our summer and I highly recommend going, especially if you’re a family of LEGO lovers. And yes, you should make the effort to visit the Denmark park even if you live in the UK / overseas because it’s so worth it!

There are many LEGOLAND Theme Parks around the world – Windsor, UK, Dubai, California, but Billund in Denmark is the home of LEGO and that’s a huge reason to go to the Danish LEGOLAND ®  Billund  Resort .

In this Denmark travel blog, I’m going to give you all the information you need to plan a trip to Billund LEGOLAND including how long to visit, flight tips, where to stay in Billund, the LEGO Hotels in Billund, ticket information and things to do in Billund.

Planning a Trip to LEGOLAND Billund

If you’re reading this post, you probably don’t live in Denmark and therefore you need to travel abroad to visit Denmark . And you may be thinking.. is LEGOLAND in Denmark worth it? So before we get into all the practical information, let’s touch on this,

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Is it worth going to LEGOLAND Billund?

The town of Billund in Denmark is in fact the home of LEGO as a Danish carpenter first created the LEGO brick in 1930. So if you’re a LEGO lover, going here feels pretty special.

But it’s not just the feel, IT IS special . So much of the town outside of the LEGOLAND theme park is LEGO-related too which we loved!

Walking from LEGOLAND to LEGO House (which is a must-visit as well!) we passed the LEGO corporate offices which had been designed with LEGO-looking pieces and a huge LEGO man outside.

Accommodation-wise, there’s lots of LEGO-themed accommodation in Billund which range in price and room size and there are far more fun options than any other LEGOLAND location in the world.

Denmark is always rated highly as one of the happiest countries in the world and this is largely down to how well Denmark is looked after and therefore how happy its residents are and we could feel this in Billund.

We found Billund a total pleasure to walk around. It’s clean, tidy and organised and once inside the LEGOLAND theme park where things can often get chaotic, dirty and long, despite visiting on a Saturday in the summer, we found LEGOLAND Billund theme park to be well maintained , the queues were not too long, the staff were nice and the people around us were all polite which had a hugely positive effect on our experience, especially when comparing it to theme parks in the UK.

If you’re visiting Denmark as part of a longer Scandinavia itinerary … I highly recommend a stop in Billund to visit LEGOLAND!

How long do you need to spend at LEGOLAND Billund?

We landed at 15:30 and flew home the next at 21:00 and it was a really perfect amount of time.

I’m really glad we only stayed for 1 night in Billund , especially as accommodation costs were high. I would have loved it if we could have got a morning flight though so we had 2 full days as by the time we got out of the airport and to the hotel at 16:30, it was too late to enter LEGO House or the theme park.

Instead, we spent time in the hotel which was a lot of fun and then took a walk into town to get dinner and play outside LEGO House so it ended up being a beautiful evening still.

1 day at LEGOLAND Billund is totally doable and if you really wanted to push it and the flights worked, you could do a day trip by getting an early morning flight to Billund and a late flight home. Of course, be prepared for a potential flight delay messing up your timing, especially if you fly with Ryanair as we did (although we did fly on time with them this time thankfully!).

LEGOLAND and LEGO House in 1 day

LEGO House and LEGOLAND are 2 separate attractions a 20-25 minute walk / 5 minute bus ride apart . I’ll go more into LEGO House later in this post but if you / your kids love LEGO it’s a must-visit as well as the theme park.

We managed both in one day (just!). We were at the gates of LEGOLAND park at 9:30 am and were therefore one of the first in at 10:00. We left at 13:00 to go to LEGO House getting there at about 13:20. Left LEGO House at 15:30 and getting back to LEGOLAND at 16:00.

TIP: You can leave and re-enter LEGOLAND Park within the same day but you must get a stamp on your hand when exiting the gates.

LEGOLAND’s closing time changes depending on the time of year . For us, it closed at 19:00 but all rides finished an hour early so we had 2 hours to do rides and spent 30 minutes after the rides finished walking around MINILAND before leaving at 18:30. It was a busy day but do-able with 3 kids aged 7, 10 and 16!

I wish we had 2 days in Billund though because my stepsons loved LEGO House!

We have so much LEGO at home and although they love theme parks and we all loved the LEGO-themed rides and areas at LEGOLAND, they just love building stuff and LEGO House is so amazingly creative , I wish we had been able to spend a whole day / 5-6 hours there just letting them play, and getting our money’s worth from the ticket.

In future, I’d love to fly us all back to Billund, either for the day or for a short 1 day, 1-night trip and just go to LEGO House !

How to get to Billund, Denmark?

I love looking at flights on Skyscanner and when searching ‘Everywhere’ from Manchester, I’d often see good flights to Denmark Billund and be like.. but what’s in Billund??

Turns out, LEGOLAND is there and because there are not many other reasons to visit Billund, flights can be reasonably priced .

We paid £35.00 pp for our flights from Manchester, UK which we thought was such a bargain! Also, because we stayed for just 1 night, we only took backpacks and therefore didn’t pay any extra for luggage on the flight.

If fights don’t work for you to Billund, you could look at flights to Copenhagen , hire a car and do the 3-hour drive or go by public transport consisting of trains and buses taking around 4 hours.

How to get from Billund Airport to LEGOLAND RESORT?

Another one of the things we loved about Billund and this trip is just how close everything is .

Billund Airport is just a 10-minute car ride or a 30-minute walk away from the LEGOLAND Theme Park and Hotels. Billund has a regular bus schedule which stops at the airport and around the theme park,. hotels and town centre.

There’s even a free hourly shuttle bus around the town and airport (I believe this is only in July & August ) which we got from the airport.

Do you need to hire a car in Billund?

By default, my husband will hire a car when we go away. I had to tell him many times that ‘we won’t need one here’ because everything is so close together and thankfully, I was right.

Technically, we could have, but it wouldn’t have saved us that much time as we got on with the bus just fine and hopefully it saved us some money.

If you do plan to stay longer and visit more of the things to do around Billund, you will need to hire a car or work out public transport.

TIP: Billund is so small, you could arrive, not hire a car from the airport for the day you plan to spend at LEGOLAND then the next day, easily get the bus to the airport and pick up a hire car to explore the nearby areas. It will probably save you money on a day’s car hire and doesn’t take too long to pop to the airport and get the car the next day.

LEGO Accommodation in Billund

Billund is not short of accommodation and there is a variety depending on what you want, from hotel rooms, apartments and cabins.

The majority of the hotel accommodation is LEGO-themed , with some apartments on offer in the town which are privately owned and not LEGO-themed.

We stayed in the LEGOLAND CASTLE HOTEL which we loved! It opened in 2019 and is still really new and well-maintained.

I chose this hotel over HOTEL LEGOLAND and LEGO HOLIDAY VILLAGE because it had the biggest rooms. There were 5 of us with 1 child being a teenager so we needed our double bed plus 2 bunk beds whereas the other hotels offered just 1 bunk bed. I booked the Superior Dragons Knight Room.

Where to stay in Billund, Denmark?

There are 3 main LEGO-themed accommodations:

• LEGOLAND CASTLE HOTEL
• HOTEL LEGOLAND
• LEGO HOLIDAY VILLAGE

LEGOLAND CASTLE HOTEL – Offers 3 themes – Dragons Knight, Wizard and Princess. They also offer 2 sizes – standard and superior.

Check out rates and availability at LEGOLAND CASTLE HOTEL here!

HOTEL LEGOLAND – Offers a few themes – Adventure, Pirate, Treasure, LEGO Friends, LEGO Ninjago, LEGO Movie, and park view rooms. These also differ in size.

Check out rates and availability at HOTEL LEGOLAND here!

LEGO HOLIDAY VILLAGE – This village is made up of 3 different accommodation types which are all booked individually too – LEGOLAND NINJAGO Cabins , LEGOLAND Wilderness Barrels & Cabins , LEGOLAND Wild West Cabins & LEGOLAND Pirates´ Inn Motel .

If you are not bothered by a LEGO theme and are only visiting Billund quickly, Billund Airport Hotel is well located within the airport grounds. The public bus stops here after the main airport stop and then continues to run into the town and to LEGOLAND. Billund Airport Hotel is a reasonable price and looks really new!

What is the best LEGO hotel in Billund?

LEGOLAND CASTLE HOTEL is definitely the newest with the most facilities . It looks the coolest from the outside with so many features inside and out from talking LEGO statues, LEGO play areas and LEGO competitions all guests can enter.

LEGOLAND CASTLE HOTEL has 3 playgrounds, a fitness centre, a restaurant and a shop . Reception is filled with areas to play LEGO and we found the rooms and overall hotel really clean and well maintained . It’s also across the road from the LEGOLAND park so the closest you can get.

If you want a more cost-effective option , during my research for the best accommodation in Billund, I found the cabins at LEGO Holiday Village are the cheapest LEGO-themed accommodation options on offer. These are a bit further from the park entrance (but only by a few minutes) and look smaller inside but they offer a nice indoor-outdoor living option!

LEGOLAND Billund Tickets

LEGOLAND ®  Billund  Resort offers a range of tickets and passes. As a visitor from overseas, you’re likely to just need the 1-day pass or 2-day pass .

Do you need 2 days at LEGOLAND Billund theme park?

To be honest, I don’t think you need 2 days in the theme park . We initially looked at this option but our flights didn’t allow us to spend 2 days there and I’m actually glad because our 1-day ticket was enough!

If you have 2 days in Billund , you should spend one whole day at LEGOLAND theme park and the other day at LEGO House and some of the other things to do around Billund.

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Is it worth getting fast-track tickets for LEGOLAND Billund?

LEGOLAND offer 3 different fast-track options called Reserve & Ride .

Of course, each day is going to be different but we went to LEGOLAND Billund on a Saturday in August which I presume is Peak Season and we didn’t need fast-track tickets.

We debated getting fast-track tickets but the cost of them is quite high and there were 5 of us so it was pricey.

I’m so glad we didn’t because we were one of the first groups into the park at 10:00 so we headed to the back of the park and had no queues for rides for the first hour.

We left the park and went to LEGO House at lunchtime, upon arriving back it was much busier with 15-25 minute queue waits but because we did a good chunk of rides in the morning, we didn’t mind.

If you are visiting LEGOLAND in the afternoon and will be very short on time, fast-track tickets will be worth it in high season.

Can you leave LEGOLAND Billund and return?

Yes! You can leave the park and reenter on the same day. You just need to get a stamp on your hand from a staff member at the gate before exiting.

LEGOLAND Billund Rides

The great thing about LEGOLAND Billund is the variety of rides on offer for all ages . My stepsons are 7, 10 and 16 so we spent our time on the bigger rides but we did walk through the DUPLO LAND which is great for younger children.

If you want to know more about what LEGOLAND Billund for toddlers is like, have a read of this post .

Some areas are LEGO themed like LEGO NINJAGO WORLD and LEGO MOVIE WORLD and perfect for LEGO lovers, however, the other areas like Polar Land, Adventure Land and Pirate Land are pretty generic so even if you aren’t into LEGO that much, or your kids aren’t, they will still enjoy the rides and the decoration.

What are the best rides at LEGOLAND Billund?

• Polar Express
• X-treme Racers
• Ice Pilots School
• Pirate Splash Battle
• LEGO Ninjago Ride
• Pirate Carousel
• Fire Brigade
• The Haunted House
• Flying Eagle

There are no huge roller coasters . The biggest is the Polar Express which has a lot of turns, drops and is pretty fast but my youngest stepson at 7 years old just reached the height limit and went on it fine so it’s not too scary (although I realised at that age, they have no fear anyway!).

The next biggest roller coaster is X-treme Racers , this has a steep drop at the beginning and feels really unique because you’re in a small cart of just 4 people rather than a long train like roller coasters usually have!

Flying Eagle is the next biggest after that if you’re looking for the best roller coasters at LEGOLAND Billund!

Talking of unique rides at LEGOLAND Billund , Ice Pilot’s School is really cool! You design your own ride before you get on by choosing a choice of turns and moves on a screen using a key card.

Aside from adrenaline rides, we really loved the competition of rides such as The Temple, Pirate Splash Battle and LEGO Ninjago Ride .

Make sure you also go to The Haunted House because the maze mirror in there is soo crazy and good!

How wet do the water rides at LEGOLAND Billund get you?

We went on nearly all of the water rides and we didn’t get AS wet as expected. Of course, it always depends on where you sit. When you sit at the front of the Canoe you are likely to get pretty wet.

Pirate Splash Battle can get pretty wet, it just depends if the other boats are full and how many people are trying to squirt water at you.

It rained when we entered the park so we were big tourists and bought Ponchos because I didn’t bring any waterproof jackets so we put these on for the water rides which helped but as it was a sunny day, we would have dried off okay.

Plus, they do have driers you can stand in!

TIP – The greatest tip for LEGOLAND I read was that the rides close an hour before the official park closing time . You still have the last hour to walk around and MINILAND is a great place to spend this time because it’s still open. If your priority is all the rides like it was for us. Do all of these first and then end at MINILAND, don’t waste time there earlier in the day.

Things to do in Billund

Aside from LEGOLAND, what is there to do in Billund Denmark?

Well, if you’re not going for LEGO, there isn’t a huge amount to visit but there are still quite a few attractions in Billund and attractions near Billund.

1. LEGOLAND Theme Park

2. lego house.

LEGO House is a creative and immersive LEGO experience with 25 million pieces of LEGO inside ! Aside from LEGOLAND, it is the top tourist attraction in Billund.

It is known as Home of the Brick due to LEGO originating in Billund and is great for adults and children who love LEGO.

You need to buy a separate ticket and it’s around the same price as the LEGOLAND theme park entry ticket so make sure you give yourself enough time here to get your money’s worth.

You can enter LEGO House for free , but you can only access the ground floor which has 1 small area to play but nothing else.

You can also play outside the building at any time of the day . There are 2 sets of steps which we saw people having a picnic and playing on. There are also big pieces of LEGO you can climb on!

There are many different areas within the building with different LEGO pieces giving different creative ideas . There are also many areas for young children to play with DUPLO in a safe environment.

The staff are really great too I found, they are very interactive giving ideas and advice to people.

LEGO House has a cafe and restaurant on the ground as well as a shop (that we spent wayyyy too long in!). You can also exit and re-enter within the same day so you really can spend a full day here.

As I said, with LEGO-loving boys, I’d definitely consider a trip back to Billund just to visit LEGO House and spend the full day there!

3. Lalandia

Lalandia can be seen from LEGOLAND. It’s a Danish holiday centre with 3 different locations in Denmark.

In Billund, with accommodation onsite but also lots of activities like an Aquadome, paddle courts, crazy golf, climbing courses and restaurants.

If you’re looking for things to do in Billund with kids, visiting here will give you a few more activity options and is easy to walk to from LEGOLAND and the nearby accommodation.

4. Teddy Bear Art Museum

Located next to LEGO House is the Teddy Bear Art Museum, another one of the things to do in Billund.

It’s home to 1200 teddy bears dating back to 1906 and is a place of art as well as play.

It’s one of the cheaper things to do in Billund and children aged 0-11 enter for free.

5. Skulpturpark Billund

We came across Billund Skulpturpark whilst walking to dinner from LEGO Castle Hotel. It’s only a small park but has a few things for children to sit and play on .

What’s really cool though is it’s next to THE LEGO GROUP corporate offices. They have a giant LEGO man outside the office entrance and the building is made from LEGO-looking bricks!

They have a sign which says ‘play on the grass’. To us, this summed up what Billund is all about

6. WOW PARK Billund

Located on the outskirts of Billund is WOW PARK Billund . It’s an amusement park for the whole family where you can challenge yourself on everything from giant Tarzan swings , and high-hanging suspension bridges to wild slides and underground caves!

We didn’t go but here’s a great post from a family who have been!

The Guardian called it ‘Go Ape goes Viking!’

Get your ticket for WOW Park Billund here:

Things to do near Billund

For more things to do in Billund, there are many attractions near Billund that are worth visiting and will enhance your trip, especially seeing and learning more about the history of Denmark.

These attractions are not in Billund, they are things to do near Billund, so you will need to hire a car or work out public transport to get to them:

• The Living Museum Karensminde
• Kongernes Jelling – Home of the Vikings
• Vorbasse Market – Biggest Market in Denmark 
• Givskud Zoo
• Hiking in Syvårssøer

Here are more attractions near Billund:

If you like visiting Castles, here are great Castles in Denmark worth visiting!

Where to eat in Billund

Finally, after all this activity, where can you eat in Billund?

LEGOLAND CASTLE HOTEL where we stayed has a restaurant onsite called the Knights Tavern . They offer a 2-hour buffet, all-you-can-eat window every day. I believe this concept is common in other LEGO-themed hotels here and in other countries.

The only thing is that it’s expensive . A buffet in the Knights Tavern is 449 DKK / £50.00 pp and from 199 DKK / £25.00 per child.

The best place to go for restaurants in Billund is the town centre where LEGO House is located. Here, there are a number of places to eat in Billund.

We went to Billund Pizza Steakhouse . They were really busy on a Saturday night for people eating in and ordering take-out. We found the food to be good so I could see why they were busy.

If you’re looking for halal food in Billund , Billund Pizza Steakhouse offers many halal meat options but check with the server first as not everything is halal.

I hope this guide to LEGOLAND Billund and how to visit LEGOLAND Billund has been helpful and you are now ready to book!

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Billund city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Denmark’s family friendly city

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I f Reykjavik is forged from ice and fire and Stavanger made from oil and gas, then Billund is a town built from bricks. Of the 6,600-odd residents here, two-thirds work for toy manufacturer Lego and the town is as indebted to the dinky plastic blocks as Orlando is to Mickey Mouse.

This is a place where smiley yellow faces greet you in hotels, restaurants and museums, and life-size Lego characters appear at the baggage carousel before you’ve even left the airport. The pint-sized Danish town isn’t a one-size-fits-all sort of place: step through the wardrobe and this self-proclaimed Capital of Children is a family friendly holiday Valhalla, with theme and water parks, treetop adventure playgrounds and Viking lore galore.

But unless you have toddlers or teens in tow, or a little crazy obsession with pirates, ninjas, dragons or dinosaurs as a Lego superfan, then the town is a better basecamp for exploring the wider region of Jutland .

Build big at Lego House

Almost the nucleus of the old town, the visually arresting Lego House is at once history museum, interactive playground, contemporary art gallery, mind-blowing toy shop and next-gen restaurant. The attraction offers the most sublime viewpoint in Billund, with colour block steps climbing past cartoon playground terraces to look over the old town, the centrepiece of which reveals a ginormous Lego campus with terrific cafes, restaurants and new developments germinating in the spaces between. Hidden inside, as well as a dumbfounding oak tree made with 6.5 million bricks, is Mini Chef , a restaurant where diners are served by plastic robots and can choose and build meals from colour- and shape-coded packs of blocks. Frankly, the whole experience is a complete delight (four courses, £22.50).

Hit the rides (and slides)

What really brings in the crowds to Billund is Legoland (day ticket, £37; April-October) and, no matter your age or where you come from, it’s a hoot. Opened in 1968, the world’s first Legoland is a magic kingdom of coasters, splash rides, 4D cinemas and virtual reality sofa spins — all of which throw your brood into a world where everything is (almost) awesome. Besides all the branding, it’s easy to miss the original Danish concept of it all – “leg godt”, or “play well”. And unlike the UK and US satellites, a midweek visit can see you walk onto most rides queue-free.

Across the road is Lalandia , Scandinavia’s biggest water park, and an easy indoor win on a wet day (adult ticket, £34). As well as the Aquadome – a hit of make-believe Dubai transplanted north with high-speed slides and fake blue skies to match – there are all sorts of shopping centre-style activities, like bowling, mini-golf and ice-skating.

Feel nostalgic about your childhood

If you go down in central Billund today, you’re sure of a big surprise. It’s home to the Teddy Bear Art Museum , a Tate or Louvre for stuffed cuddly toys, with more than 1,200 different bears in its collection. The oldest is from 1906 – made by Germany’s Steiff, the Ferrari of the teddy bear world – and the museum chronicles the rise of the toy from 1902 as must-have bedroom accessory through pop art to punk to postmodernism. And in case you were wondering why there was no mention of Lego, then think again: the museum is in the former home of Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, son of company founder Ole Kirk Christiansen.

Get outdoors

Even if you never saw the point of studying history at school, Denmark ’s story of the Vikings is terrific. At the Jelling Monuments , ground zero for the country’s seafaring pirate kings, the Kongernes Jelling centre puts the dog-eared school books away for an in-your-face, digital walk-through of the Old Norse experience. You’ll need wheels to get here, but the trip also helps suggests other detours. For instance, WOW Park (day ticket, £22.50): a treetop amusement park for Peter Pans and high-fliers, with zip-lines, assault courses and a giant ball pit elevated high into the trees. Back in town, Sculpturepark Billund is filled with absurd busts and models and is a sensual delight in hard plastic and iron.

Where to stay

In Billund, the idea is that visitors can easily walk or cycle between their accommodation, the theme and water park and the old town. Legoland Castle Hotel , a turreted bastion that every child has tried to build on their own terms, is best suited for those who want all-inclusive medieval buffets, playgrounds on tap and plastic brick fireplaces that flicker red. For stressed-out mums and dads, the Knight’s Tavern Restaurant is terrific, ideally configured with a games room and a selection of worth-their-weight-in-gold beers and wines included (buffet, £42.50). Doubles from £370.

Should its OTT design be too much, the more sedate Legoland Hotel , directly overlooking the signature theme park, is your other on-brand choice. Doubles from £201, B&B.

Few other guides would include an airport hotel as a destination of choice on a city break itinerary. But Billund Airport is boxed in by the city centre, and the Zleep Hotel Billund Airport triples as executive crash-pad, budget hotel and smart choice for families looking for breathing space away from the ride-hopping crowds. In fact, it’s almost a Lego-free zone, and inherent to the appeal is a choice of doubles, twins and family rooms, plus late-night bar on the ground floor. Doubles from £87.

For self-catering options, with onsite supermarkets to combat the pricey Danish restaurants, Lalandia has chalets and holiday home rentals. Doubles from £91.50.

Where to eat and drink

With a ringside seat on the town’s day-to-day, Billund Bageri has been serving sourdough breads and cakes since 1929 and has the air of a hipster coffee shop, with the right balance of Danish design and homely comforts. Take a home-ground coffee for a walk around the neighbouring streets to see how the city has changed.

Old hat in New York or London but new for Billund is the town’s first gastropub called, unimaginatively, Gastropub . It’s a waterside terrace bar dripping with craft beer and reassessed pub classics like fish and chips, steaks and burgers – all done the Danish way, meaning foolishly expensive, but helped by an enlightened approach to using local and regional ingredients. Location-wise, it’s adjacent to Lego House and, as less than a year old, should soon become synonymous with nights out for the town’s fit-looking e-bikers.

Architectural highlight

Remember Billund is the Capital of Children? Well, to make things safer for children – and certainly more fun – there are slides instead of stairwells and, at times, trampolines for pavements. Explore the old town and you’ll also find the Billund Library , designed, naturally, with play zones and shelves that kids can scramble over.

Nuts and bolts

What currency do i need.

Danish Krone (DKK).

What language do they speak?

Should i tip.

Ten to 15 per cent will do.

What’s the time difference?

How should i get around.

On foot or by bike. Billund is compact and easily navigable.

What’s the best view?

From the top of Lego House.

Insider tip?

Go from April to May or September to October. In these months, you’ll have the best of the city and its attractions almost to yourself. In summertime, when the Danish schools are out, visitor numbers rocket.

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Billund is a city in Jutland , western Denmark . It has some 8700 inhabitants and is known as the home of LEGO .

Understand [ edit ]

Get in [ edit ].

There is no railway line to Billund, so all transportation is by road or air.

By plane [ edit ]

By car [ edit ].

Billund is situated in the middle of Jutland , this means that there are roads in every direction. Usually tourists coming from other countries will drive along the E45 motorway. If you are coming from the south, drive to Kolding and continue towards Billund. If you are coming from the north or east, turn at Vejle for Billund.

By bus [ edit ]

The airport runs two express shuttle buses to Vejle ( 30 minutes, 80 DKK ) and Aarhus ( 1½ hours, 180 DKK via Horsens & Skanderborg ) several times per day. There are also direct public buses from Billund to Vejle and Grindsted ( lines 244 & 907X ), Kolding ( 406, 1 hour ) and Horsens ( 117, 2 hours ). All of these buses stop at the airport.

By train [ edit ]

As the train station closed in the 1950s, your only option is the train to Vejle and the bus from there (see above).

Get around [ edit ]

See [ edit ]

• 55.73177 9.11393 1 Ole Kirks Hus ( Ole Kirk's Original House ), Hovedgaden . Where Lego started. Can only be seen from outside. ( updated Jul 2018 )
• 55.73045 9.12342 2 Skulpturstien ( Skulpturpark Billund ). Path from/to Lalandia and mid town with different outdoor sculptures. ( updated Jul 2018 )
• 55.71497 9.0472 3 Grene Sande ( Gyttegård Plantage ). Inland dunes ( updated Jul 2018 )

Randbøl Hede og Frederikshåb Plantage

• 55.73782 9.11657 4 Anlægget ( Billund Anlæg ). Billund Open Air held here very summer. Naturepark with picnic places, an outdoor scene and sheeps free roaming. ( updated Jul 2018 )

Do [ edit ]

• LEGO Factory ( LEGO Inside Tour ), Åstvej 1 . There are numerous 3 day long tour experiences each year. The tour includes local transportation, accommodation, breakfast, meet and greet with the designers etc. The sign up period is done in advance; with the last one being December 6-9, 2022. 14,500 kr per person .  
• 55.73151 9.11689 4 Teddy Bear Art Museum , Hans Jensensvej 3 , ☏ + 45 75 33 18 45 . Kids 80 kr, adults 100 kr . ( updated Jul 2018 )
• 55.694142 9.192971 5 Vandel Gokart , Tårnvej 8 , ☏ +45 88 63 88 53 . A big outdoor go kart track for kids from 7 years up and adults. Suitable for individuals as well as groups. ( updated Mar 2020 )

Look at Oplev Billund to see what other activities there are.

Buy [ edit ]

• 55.727608 9.119444 1 SuperBrugsen , Vejlevej 16 . Bakery section inside. ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 55.733636 9.109153 2 Netto , Hovedgaden 45 . Supermarket ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 55.729991 9.113424 3 Abc Lavpris , Buen 4 . Supermarket ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 55.728167 9.116647 4 Rema1000 , Vejlevej 6 . Supermarket ( updated Feb 2023 )

Eat [ edit ]

Inside Legoland, Lego House and Lalandia there are also restaurants.

More options than in Billund are in Vejle 30 km away, where there are a lot of fine restaurants. They are a little expensive but worth the trip.

Budget [ edit ]

• 55.730439 9.113244 1 Time Out Billund , Gammelbro 32A ( Just behind Mamas Pizzeria ), ☏ +45 76 13 10 00 . ( updated Feb 2023 )

A budget alternative is to get some food from the supermarkets (see the Buy section above).

Mid-range [ edit ]

• 55.731923 9.113308 2 Billund Pizza Steakhouse , Hovedgaden 19 , ☏ +45 75 33 11 60 . ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 55.732919 9.111297 3 Cafe & Ristorante Bellini , Hovedgade 32B , ☏ +45 88 93 66 92 . ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 55.732049 9.113215 4 Billund bakery and café ( Billund Bageri & Cafe ), Hovedgaden 20 , ☏ +45 75 33 10 28 . ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 55.728538 9.116767 5 Café S , Vejlevej 2 , ☏ +45 75 33 90 90 . Same building as Rema1000 ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 55.729355 9.113622 6 Refborg Restaurant , Buen 6 , ☏ +45 75 33 26 33 . ( updated Feb 2023 )
• 55.73031 9.11403 7 Restaurant Mamas , Gammelbro 34 . ( updated Apr 2023 )

Splurge [ edit ]

Drink [ edit ].

• Dansk Mjød ( Danish Mead ), Kløvermarken 13 , ☏ +45 75 65 76 63 .  
• Cafeen Billund , Svinget 5 . ( updated Aug 2019 )
• Billund Gastropub , Butikstorvet 10H . ( updated Apr 2023 )

Sleep [ edit ]

The biggest provider is Lalandia (see 'Do') which has hundreds of vacation rentals available, centered around families.

• Billund Bed & Breakfast , Flintemarken 79 , ☏ +45 23 74 00 15 . Check-in: 13:00 , check-out: 10:00 . Billund Bed and Breakfast is a house at the end of a small road in quiet surroundings. Customers have access to a nice garden, which is adjacent to a very small forest. There is a large carport, a kitchen which is in open connection with a living room and an exit to south-facing terrace. 210 kr per person . ( updated Nov 2017 )
• Hotel Refborg , Buen 6 , ☏ +45 75 33 26 33 . 1195-1795 kr .  
• Legoland Village , Ellehammers Allé 2 , ☏ +45 75 33 27 77 . A family "hostel" near the Legoland park, with many family-oriented activities in the summer season. Guest kitchens, laundromats, supermarkets and free access to the public indoor pool from 1-person room 595 kr up to 5-person room 1045 kr .  
• Lillevang , Lillevang 67 , ☏ +45 75 35 30 30 . Self-catering apartments in a renovated farm house. 800-1000 kr .  
• Hotel Propellen , Nordmarksvej 3 , ☏ +45 75 33 81 33 . This hotel is also near Legoland and the airport. It is kid-friendly, and has family rooms for up to 5 persons, on site restaurant and conference facilities. 1145-4200 kr .  
• Hotel Legoland , Aastvej 10 , ☏ +45 75 33 12 44 . The amusement park has a hotel as well. This is a bit more expensive alternative, but worth it trying if you're traveling with kids, and it has rooms for up to 2 adults and 4 kids. 1500-3225 kr .  
• Hotel Svanen , Nordmarksvej 8 . Restaurant no8 is at this hotel. ( updated Aug 2018 )

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• Vejle , The regional capital of south Jutland.

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Billund Itinerary – Things To Do In Billund Denmark

Are you planning a family vacation and searching for the perfect destination that offers fun and educational experiences for kids? Look no further than Billund, Denmark . There are so many things to do in Billund Denmark with kids. Billund is a charming town that’s not only the home of LEGO but also a fantastic family-friendly destination. Below we share our top tips to see Billund and our Billund Itinerary for families.

In this blog post, we’ll explore why Billund is an excellent choice for a family getaway, sharing insights and tips for a memorable trip with your little ones. Our Billund itinerary will cover Lalandia , LEGOLAND Billund Resort, Legohouse and beautiful parks . Billund offers a wide array of attractions that make it a standout destination for families. So, let’s dive into the reasons why Billund deserves a spot on your family travel itinerary . Get ready for an adventure that your kids will cherish for a lifetime!

We booked our Billund trip for half term and spent 4 Days there . Ideally, you could spend 7 days in Billund with kids as there are so many things to do in Billund, Denmark. You could also extend your trip and enjoy a family holiday in Denmark to visit Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Castles, museums, Aalborg Zoo, and Farup Sommerland Theme Park.

Check here for the best deals on car hire at Billund Airport.

How to get to Billund, Denmark

The closest airport is Billund Airport . If you are arriving from the UK, you can get great deals on flights. During half-term holidays in October, we paid £180 for a family of 4 flying with Ryanair. Once you get to the airport, you can easily catch bus 43, 143 or 944x directly outside.

For a little more comfort, consider getting a taxi There is a taxi stand outside the airport, ask for a metered taxi and expect to pay around €20.

Billund Itinerary – Best Family-Friendly Vacation Trip

Lalandia, billund.

We started our Billund Trip with 2 nights in Lalandia . When it comes to family-friendly destinations in Billund, one place that stands out is Lalandia. This unique holiday center has everything you need for a memorable and entertaining family vacation.

→ Book Lalandia Billund resort here .

Inside the main Lalandia building, you will find restaurants, cafes, a food court, bars, a mini supermarket, clothing shops, an information centre as well as so many different activities. There is a huge water park with slides, toddler pools, wave pool, lazy river, outdoor pool, jacuzzis and even a sauna. Whether rain or shine, your family can enjoy tropical temperatures If you are staying at Lalandia then entry to Aquadome is free.

But Lalandia is not just about water fun. This resort also boasts an array of other attractions, including a winter world with ice-skating and skiing opportunities, a mini-golf course, and even a Monky Tonky Land for the youngest members of your family. It’s a great place for all age kids as there is such a variety of activities to choose from.

The best way to enjoy the activities at Lalandia is to purchase a gold wristband, which gives you unlimited access to different activities. The wristbands cost 179 Dkk (£21) . You do still need to reserve the activities on site. During peak season make sure to book your activities in advance as we did find popular activities get booked up quickly.

The resort also offers a range of accommodations, including holiday homes and apartments, making it convenient for families of all sizes. The holiday homes are comfortable and are fully equipped. You can choose from classic cottages to premium-style accommodation. Plus, it’s just a stone’s throw away from LEGOLAND Billund Resort , making it easy to explore both attractions during your visit. Or you could also stay at legoland which we did for 1 night.

So, if you’re seeking a place where your family can enjoy a mix of water-based adventures and all-weather entertainment, Lalandia in Billund is the perfect addition to your family travel plans.

Legoland, Billund

As part of our Billund Itinerary , we also spent 1 night at the Legoland Hotel with a park view.

→ Book Legoland Hotel here .

Nestled in the heart of Billund, Denmark, LEGOLAND Billund Resort is an iconic, family-friendly attraction that promises a world of adventure and imagination for kids and adults alike. As the birthplace of LEGO, Billund is the ultimate pilgrimage for LEGO enthusiasts. From intricate LEGO sculptures to thrilling rides and attractions, LEGOLAND is a must-visit in Billund, Denmark.

At Legoland Billund, you can enjoy rides suitable for kids of all ages . Whether your little ones prefer gentle rides or crave heart-pounding excitement, there’s something for everyone. Be it the Dragon Coaster, Pirate Splash Battle, or the Flying Eagle, these attractions cater to different interests and ages.

The park also features interactive attractions where kids can learn about everything from the history of LEGO to robotics and engineering. It’s an educational playground in disguise.

During your visit to LEGOLAND Billund don’t miss the mini village made entirely of Lego. With famous landmarks around the world and automated lego models this is definitely one of the highlights of the park. Throughout the year, LEGOLAND Billund hosts special events and themed activities. Whether it’s a Halloween-themed celebration or a Christmas market, these events add an extra layer of excitement to your visit. We visited during Halloween and loved all the spooky decorations and the dancing and singing pumpkins.

LEGOLAND is designed with families in mind. The park is stroller-friendly, has baby-changing facilities, and offers a variety of dining options to suit even the pickiest of eaters.

You can stay right next to the action at one of the on-site LEGOLAND hotels, you can direct access to the park. We had a fantastic room over looking the park and literally were the first ones in the park. Breakfast is also included in your hotel price, which makes it very convenient. In the hotel, you will also have a Lego shop to purchase any Lego and also different playstations, including PlayStation pods and lots of Lego stations for kids and adults to build together.

Lego House, Billund – the mother of Lego

In the next part of our Billund Itinerary, we visited LEGOHOUSE in Billund, Denmark.

You can easily spend the whole day here it is the place where creativity comes to life designed to inspire and entertain lego enthusiasts.

Inside the LEGO-brick-shaped building, you’ll discover a series of hands-on, interactive zones where you can build, play, and explore to your heart’s content. Whether it’s constructing your own LEGO masterpiece, taking part in exciting workshops, or marvelling at the awe-inspiring Brick Builder’s Masterpiece, LEGOHOUSE offers a delightful blend of education and fun.

It’s an opportunity for kids and adults to unleash their inner builders, with endless possibilities for creating, designing, and, most importantly, having a blast. Make sure to pick up a bag of your own Lego pieces at the entrance. Check here for more information about prices and planning your visit to Legohouse.

Finally, you can experience a robot serving food at Minichef, which is located in Legohouse. We had a blast being served by robots. The price for eating at the coolest robot restaurant in Denmark is 210 Dkk, about £25 per adult for a four-course meal, and 130Dkk, about £9.50 for a three-course kids’ meal. It’s definitely worth the experience. Make sure to book well in advance, as this place is popular. Check out our Mini chef robotic experience here .

Things to do near Billund Denmark

If you would like to spend a full week in Billund with kids then there are plenty of other activities you can do. Check out our full list of things to do in Billund with kids below.

• WOW Park: WOW Park is an outdoor adventure park located near Billund that offers a unique and immersive experience in nature. At WOW Park, kids can explore various play areas that are integrated into the forest setting. From climbing trees and navigating obstacle courses to crossing rope bridges and sliding down natural slides, there are plenty of exciting activities to keep children entertained and active. The park features themed areas like the Troll Forest, where kids can let their imaginations run wild among giant wooden trolls and other magical creatures. There’s also a Fairy Tale Path that takes visitors on a whimsical journey through enchanting settings inspired by classic stories. BOOK HERE ADD GETYOURGUIDE.
• Givskud Zoo (Løveparken): Just a short drive from Billund, Givskud Zoo is a fantastic safari park where you can embark on a thrilling journey through the animal kingdom. Kids will love seeing lions, giraffes, elephants, and many other animals up close in spacious enclosures. The zoo also offers a safari bus tour, allowing you to get even closer to some of the wildlife.
• Trapholt Museum of Modern Art and Design: Located in nearby Kolding, the Trapholt Museum features a diverse collection of modern art and design. It often hosts family-friendly exhibitions and interactive installations that engage visitors of all ages. The museum also has beautiful grounds with sculptures and a playground.
• Bindeballe Købmandsgård: This charming old-fashioned grocery store in Bindeballe, about 30 minutes from Billund, offers a nostalgic experience for families. Step back in time as you explore the store, taste traditional candies, and learn about Danish history and culture.
• Ribe Viking Center: Approximately an hour’s drive from Billund, Ribe Viking Center is a living history museum where you can experience life in a Viking settlement. Kids can dress up as Vikings, participate in workshops, and witness exciting demonstrations like archery and forging.
• Jelling Stones and Viking Museum: Visit the historic town of Jelling, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the famous Jelling Stones, ancient Viking runestones dating back over 1,000 years. The onsite Viking Museum provides insights into Viking culture and history.
• Løve’s Family Garden: Located in nearby Grindsted, Løve’s Family Garden is a delightful amusement park that focuses on gardening and nature. Kids can enjoy rides, explore themed gardens, and participate in various activities like pony rides and petting zoos.
• Skulpturpark Billund: This outdoor sculpture park in Billund features a collection of contemporary sculptures set amid beautiful natural surroundings. Take a leisurely stroll through the park and enjoy the art while kids burn off some energy.
• Nature Adventures: Billund and its surrounding areas boast scenic landscapes that are perfect for outdoor activities. Consider taking a family hike or bike ride along one of the many trails, such as the Grene Sande Nature Reserve or the Vejle River Valley.
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Billund is a small town in Jutland, central Denmark , which is well regarded as the birthplace of LEGO bricks and houses the Legoland resort and original LEGO factory.

The Legoland Billund theme park is the main tourist attraction in Billund. It is the best-in-class tourist attraction that your kids will love.

One of the main Billund landmarks includes the best Viking runestones in Denmark if you love to branch out into the wider region. You can also visit Gifskud Zoo to get up close to a lion and visit open-air museums.

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Legoland Billund Resort

The most visited place and top on the list of things to do in Billund . The first Legoland in the world, Legoland Billund theme park offers different activities in Billund.

It has been going strong for around half a century and is also a worth-visiting attraction in Copenhagen and Denmark. It has nine LEGO lands to discover for little champions, but Mini Land is something everyone can see.

It is the place where several cityscapes and monuments from different parts of the world and the country have been built to a 1:20 scale.

It also houses the Egyptian and Acropolis Abu Simbel temples, the Statue of Liberty, and Nyhaven, the district in Copenhagen. There are four roller coasters in Legoland, combined with lots of smaller rides for toddlers and kids. 

Billund Legoland Resort tourist information:

• Opening hours: Mon, Fri, and Sun 10 am to 6 pm and Sat 10 am to 7 pm
• Admission fee: €48 for a day pass – buy the tickets to skip the queue !

Read also: Top 13 BEST Day Trips from Copenhagen (Denmark)

Home of the Vikings – Kongernes Jelling

Kongernes Jelling is free to visit the Viking monument built in the 10th century created by King Harald Bluetooth and is listed by UNESCO , and belongs to the Danish National Museum.

You will learn how Harald conquered Norway and Denmark and introduced Christianity here by seeing its huge runestones.

It shows the transition of Scandinavia from Pagan faiths to monotheism. It depicts Christ on its run stone, which is also featured on all Danish passports. Here you can learn what it means to Denmark.

Home of the Vikings tourist information:

• Address: Gormsgade 23, 7300 Jelling, Denmark
• Opening hours: Mon to Sun 10 am to 5 pm
• Admission fee: Free

Read also: Top 15 BEST Castles in Denmark Worth Visiting

Skulpturpark Billund

Set amidst the town of Legoland and Billund, Skulpturpark is a 1.3 km long nature walk beautifully adorned with modern art pieces. It takes up to half an hour to finish the walk, and it pauses you to admire the works, while kids can climb and interact with them.

It provides excellent photogenic opportunities, and you can find 18 in total with some prominent sculptures in Denmark. You can also enjoy a packed lunch on the benches and relax around the lake in summer. 

Sculpturpark Billund tourist information:

• Address: Hans Jensensvej 6, 7190 Billund, Denmark
• Opening hours: 24/7

Read also: Top 10 BEST Things to do in Jammerbugten for Summer (Denmark)

Lalandia Billund

It is an activity complex and amusement park inaugurated in 2009. Kids can dive just into the Aquadome in summer , which is Scandinavia’s largest water park. This park is such an excellent place to visit, spending a fun and exciting time with family in this place is one of the best things to do in Billund. 

Your little ones and teens can plunge into the slides and get on the wave pool, and grown-ups can retreat to the wellness area where they can seek a spa, sauna , and massage treatments.

It also houses Monky Tonky Land for your kids to go wild with well-supervised activities and games and climbing frames. While the whole family can have plenty of time at the skating rink, climbing the wall, bowling alley, ski slope , and mini-golf course.

Lalandia Billund tourist information:

• Address: Ellehammers Alle 3, 7190 Billund, Denmark
• The admission fee depends on the room rates, check the prices here !

Read also: Top 10 Best Things to Do in Skagen, Denmark

What are my favorite travel must-haves?

As a frequent traveler, I’ve learned a lot throughout my years of travel, and there are five items that I always carry with me regardless of where I go and how long the trip is. Here are my five travel must-haves!

• Warm packable jacket  – I always carry a light jacket, even when heading to warm countries. There hasn’t been a time I never used it, especially in airports and planes.
• Transparent toiletry bag  – I often bring a carry-on if I’m only traveling within Europe for a few days. Life is so much easier to go through security checks with a transparent toiletry bag.
• Kindle Paperwhite  – I love a good read and always take my Kindle everywhere. It keeps me entertained during long flights and waiting times.
• Powerbank  – I don’t know how I could travel without one! Having a power bank saved me a ton since I carry a lot of electronic devices with me.
• Travel Adapter  – I never leave my luggage without a travel adapter! I carry one with me all the time. It is just one of that travel-must haves that doesn’t hurt to have in your bag at all times.

Museumsgaarden Karensminde – Living Museum Karinsminde

Karensminde is a pastoral tourist attraction where you can interact with Danish Heritage and a historic farm, which belongs to the 18th and 19th centuries.

You can see how farmers worked here centuries ago and all the animals they used, such as pigs, sheep, goats, horses, chickens, and rabbits, which are kept in open-air enclosures or roam free.

Here, kids can interact with the critters or enjoy the activities and talk to costumed staff. You can enjoy cart and horse rides, paint eggs in the typical Danish way, or even make jam in the kitchen.

Living Museum Karinsminde tourist information:

• Address: Morsbølvej 101, 7200 Grindsted, Denmark
• Opening hours: Sat and Sun from 10 am to 4 pm
• Admission fee: €7

Read also: Top 10 BEST Things to do in the Faroe Islands

Tour LEGO Factory

Another on the list of interesting things to do in Billund is exploring the Lego Factory. It is not something you go to and visit. You need to arrange the LEGO factory tour several months in advance, and its experience does not end until two days.

If you are a diehard LEGO fan, it is going to be a dream destination for you. Here, you will learn the whole process behind the scenes of the design and production stages of mini-figs and bricks.

Also, visit the house of Ole Kirk Kristiansen, the creator of LEGO where the sets were built in the 1930s. You can also meet LEGO designers to learn how LEGO sets are made.

In the end, you will be gifted with a well-designed LEGO gift handpicked by the grandson of the founder, Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen as a keepsake.

Tour LEGO Factory tourist information:

• Address: Ole Kirks Plads 1, 7190 Billund, Denmark
• Opening hours: Mon, Fri, Sat, and Sun from 10 am to 4 pm (5 pm on Sat)
• Admission fee: €2200 including 2 nights stay

Vorbasse Market

Do not miss the massive gathering on Vorbasse Market on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of the 29th week of the year in July . It is the largest market in Denmark , which was first held in 1730 and it takes place once a year only. It was basically for trading horses.

More than 500 horses are still traded in this field every year. There are around 200 pet breeders of all sorts and 650 dealers offering virtually everything you like. There are also tents on the site for drinks and food, live music, along with amusement rides.

Grindsted Kirke

A beautiful church located in Grindsted was founded in the 12th century as a traditional village church fashioned after the famous Romanesque architecture and equipped with a nave and a choir. As the town progress and start to embrace urbanization and adapt to the ever-so-growing modern world, Gridsted Kirke remains one of the town’s most beloved architecture which is now adored by many

Grindsted Kirke tourist information:

• Address: Kirkegade 1, 7200 Grindsted, Denmark

Read also: Top 10 Best Things to Do in Odense, Denmark

Hold up! Have you thought about the importance of travel insurance?

Remember this:  anything can happen. Travel is fun, but your health is more important; thus, I always, always, always recommend getting insured during the duration of your trip. I have benefitted from having one multiple times, and it has been covered for thousands of euros!

The latest one is not necessarily “health” related – it was during the peak of the unspeakable terrible C that consumed the world. I was living in Vietnam when I received an email from SafetyWing (my travel insurance) that if I want they’ll fly be back home to Finland as the world goes through a global emergency alert. I flew back fully covered, and dealing with  SafetyWing  was a breeze despite the roar of people in contact with them trying to get back home.

I can’t highly recommend them enough. Otherwise, I rarely get sick; hence I don’t always need to head to a hospital, but knowing that I have travel insurance makes me feel safe at the very least.

Read my post about  why you should get travel insurance  for more information. Otherwise, you can get a free quote from  SafetyWing  – they’re the best, in my opinion.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Legoland Billund, Denmark: Where Creativity and Adventure Converge

Introduction:.

Welcome to Legoland Billund, the birthplace of LEGO and an ultimate destination for family fun. Situated in the tranquil town of Billund, Denmark , the park is an exhilarating blend of imagination, creativity, and adventure. From tiny tots to Lego veterans, the park’s extensive offerings cater to every age and interest.

Legoland Billund: A Closer Look

Legoland Billund, a park spread over 14 hectares, opened its doors in 1968. It’s ideally positioned next to the original Lego factory and Ole Kirk Christiansen’s home – the ingenious creator of Lego. The park houses nine diverse themed lands, teeming with unique attractions.

 Highlights of Legoland Billund’s Themed Lands

Insider Tips for an Unforgettable Legoland Billund Experience

Tip 1: Arrive early to avoid crowds, especially on weekends and during school holidays.

Tip 2:  Consult the park’s event calendar to coincide your visit with special events and festivities.

Tip 3:  Don’t rush. The park’s expanse can be overwhelming. Take breaks, hydrate, and let your experience be a leisurely one.

The Food and Beverage Experience at Legoland Billund

Legoland Billund offers a variety of dining options that cater to diverse taste buds. Restaurants and kiosks dotted around the park serve everything from classic Danish fare to international cuisine.

Table 2: Food and Beverage Options in Legoland Billund

Shopping for LEGO Souvenirs

A trip to Legoland Billund would be incomplete without bringing home a LEGO memento. Shops in the park offer a wide range of LEGO sets and exclusive merchandise, providing ample opportunity for you to find the perfect souvenir or gift.

Table 3: Popular Shops in Legoland Billund

Educational Opportunities

Legoland Billund goes beyond fun. It also presents unique learning opportunities for children, intertwining education with entertainment. The LEGO Education Centre conducts workshops that promote creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. The LEGO Mindstorms area introduces kids to robotics, encouraging them to build and program their own robots.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Does Legoland Billund provide onsite accommodation?  Yes, you can find a variety of accommodations, including Hotel Legoland, Legoland Holiday Village, and the enchanting Legoland Castle Hotel.

Q2: How much time should I allocate for a visit to Legoland Billund?  To thoroughly enjoy all the attractions, it’s recommended to plan at least a full day. If your schedule allows, a two-day trip ensures a more relaxed and comprehensive experience.

Q3: Is Legoland Billund enjoyable for adults too?  Certainly! Despite its kid-centric design, adults can appreciate the park’s varied offerings, from the intricate models in Miniland to the thrilling rides scattered across the park.

Q4: Can you rent strollers or wheelchairs at  Yes, strollers and wheelchairs can be rented at the Service Center near the main entrance.

Q5: Does They offer special rates for groups or schools?  Yes, special rates are available for groups and schools. For detailed information, you should directly contact Legoland Billund’s customer service.

Legoland Billund is more than an amusement park – it’s a testament to the power of imagination and the joy of creativity. Whether you’re a family embarking on a memorable vacation or a Lego aficionado seeking to indulge your passion, Legoland Billund in Denmark is your go-to destination.

Final Thoughts

Legoland Billund’s magic lies in its ability to ignite the imagination, spur creativity, and foster learning while ensuring an enjoyable time for visitors of all ages. No matter how many times you visit, the park always has something new to offer, making every trip a unique, memorable experience

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20 top tips for visiting legoland billund in denmark.

We are big LEGO fans and are lucky enough to have visited LEGOLAND Windsor a few times along with LEGOLAND Florida and LEGOLAND Dubai . Our family have also been to LEGOLAND Billund in Denmark, the original of the parks three times now, we love it there. We have rounded up our 20 Top Tips for visiting LEGOLAND Billund in Denmark to ensure you have the most successful, happiest time.

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1. Book in advance

Save up to 10% by booking your tickets to LEGOLAND online and best of all get to skip the big ticket line queues at the park when you get there.

2. Get special offers

Download the LEGOLAND Billund app here to plan your day, find out about ride times and get special offers.

3. Skip the lines

It’s not cheap but if you want to really maximise your day and know you’ll be travelling at peak times consider investing in a Q-Bot to help you skip lines at some of the busiest rides. Find out more here .

4. Plan which day you will visit

Saturdays are a good day to visit. This is often the day that families change over in the accommodation, either leave or arrive and so the park isn’t at it’s busiest. The busiest days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

5. Wrist bands

When you arrive take one of the free wrist bands for kids. You can add your phone number in case they wander off.

6. Use the picnic areas

Food isn’t cheap at LEGOLAND Billund so consider taking a picnic. You can make use of the many picnic areas dotted around the park.

7. Measure up – on of our Top Tips for visiting LEGOLAND Billund in Denmark

Measure your child’s height in advance so you can check which rides they are allowed on and plan your day.

8. Find the cinema times early

If you want to see one of the 3D or 4D films and would like it to be in English make sure you check out the times early on to plan around it. Some shows are in Danish and others in English.

9. Take a pushchair

If your child is young then consider take a pushchair with you. It’s a whole day walking around which can really take its toll.

There is somewhere to hire them if you forget or are travelling without one.

10. Make use of the last 30 minutes

The last 30 minutes can be a great time to hit those big rides that normally have long queues. These often empty out towards the end of the day so this can be a really good time to take advantage of it.

11. Watch the closing times – Tips for visiting LEGOLAND Billund

Watch out for the closing times of rides. Even though the park may close at one time, say 5.30, the rides will finish earlier, for example at 5pm. So if you’re saving one last ride make sure you get there in time.

12. Beware of getting a soaking!

There aren’t many places to get really wet at LEGOLAND Billund but there are a few rides where you can have a fun soaking.

If you want to do this then plan it for the end of the day if there’s still a chill in the air as you can end up feeling so wet and cold if you do it at the start. Or plan ahead with a towel or change of clothes.

13. Top Tips for visiting LEGOLAND Billund in Denmark – get a map

Make sure you pick up at a park map at the entrance to LEGOLAND Billund so you can plan your day. Or quickly find your way around.

14. Organise your souvenir shopping

If your kids want to buy souvenirs and you have a few days at the park then do your research.

We found items such as MiniFigures to be cheaper to buy at the LEGO House shop which you don’t need a ticket to get in to.

15. Don’t be too ambitious

Don’t think you can do everything in one day. It really is impossible. And even though LEGOLAND in Denmark isn’t the largest of the parks it’s still too big to do it all.

Be realistic about what you want to achieve. Pick out the rides that are most important to you and try to enjoy the other bits of Legoland along the way such as the brilliant Miniland.

16. Stay nearby – Tips for visiting LEGOLAND Billund

Consider staying on site if your budget allows. Either at the original LEGOLAND Hotel or the amazing LEGOLAND Castle Hotel as both will often give you tickets to the park as part of your stay, parking and also a chance to get in to the park an hour before the general public.

It also gives you somewhere to retreat to have lunch and just rest weary legs for a while.

17. Organise your car parking

If you’re parking at the main carpark pay for your parking when you arrive. This avoids the long queues to pay at the end and that way you can exit quickly before some of the crowds.

18. Start backwards – Tips for visiting LEGOLAND Billund

Start at the back of the park as most people enter the park and start going on rides as soon as they see them.

Head for Ninjago land or some of the big rollercoasters if that’s what you’re in to and work your way forwards to avoid some of the crowds.

19. Reserve the car driving slot

If your children would be interested in the car driving and getting the licence then make sure you get there early to get a reservation. As these sell out.

Reserve your time slot for later in the day and return when it’s time. 

20. Plan around Danish holidays – Top Tips for visiting LEGOLAND Billund in Denmark

If you’re visiting LEGOLAND Billund in the summer then go as late in the season as you can. Danish children usually go back to school towards the end of August so it will be much quieter but usually still with beautiful weather.

We hope you’ve found our top tips for visiting LEGOLAND Billund, Denmark useful. Check out our feature on our wonderful week in Jutland with kids here for lots more ideas on things to do and see in the area, along with places to stay and our review of the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel here.

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Family flies to Denmark for 24 hours to go to original Legoland – for £200 less than UK resort

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On a mission to recreate an iconic British family day out on a budget, one family flew to Denmark for 24 hours to visit the original Legoland.

Amazingly, they ended up spending £200 less than they would have at the UK resort, after they found return flights for £30.

46-year-old Nicola and her 57-year-old husband, Alan Sutcliffe, treated their eight-year-old son Matthew to an adventure in Legoland Billund.

The family flew from Edinburgh on April 7 at 7:20pm, when they found the cheapest flights available, and stayed in a hotel at Legoland for £165.

‘It was amazing – we got a deal from Super.com – for a private room in the Legoland hotel,’ Nicola, who is a primary school teacher from Glasgow, said.

‘We had a view of the park and got a fabulous breakfast with pastries, pancakes and gorgeous coffee.’

They then had the whole of the next day to explore the world’s first Legoland, which originally opened in Billund in June 1968 and is located next to the original Lego factory.

Before their flight at 9:55pm, they even had time to grab dinner.

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Noting that their original plan was to visit the UK version in Windsor, the family were so blown away by their experience that they’re considering doing it again.

‘We were going to go to Windsor, but we realised the original is in Denmark and it’s the home of Lego,’ Nicola added.

‘It is also where the original Lego factory is – so a lot of things were ticking boxes for us to go.

‘For all three of us it was under £100 [for the flights] – we were laughing!’

When researching their original plans to visit the Windsor branch, they discovered that a return train from Scotland would cost a whopping £195 each – or £585 in total.

To make their 24-hour trip work, they brought a small rucksack between them. And, as the weather was a balmy 16C, they didn’t need to take up extra space with raincoats – they just packed some underwear and water bottles.

Legoland is also a five-minute car ride from the airport in Denmark, which saved them money on travel costs while there.

‘It was incredible, and it has the best Lego structure in the world,’ Nicola reflected.

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‘I just can’t imagine how much it would have been if we went to London – it was an amazing 24 hours. We are trying to plan to do it again already.’

Breakdown of Nicola and Aaron's costs

Return flights for all of the family – £93

Legoland and Lego House – £230

Hotel – £165

Total – £488

Rough cost of trip to Windsor from Edinburgh:

Return trains – £585

Legoland entry – £29 each (online) £68 (on the day)

Total – £672

Approx saving = £184.

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• Teddy Bear Art Museum
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• Dyrenes Verden Filskov Mini Zoo i Billund
• Syvaarssoeen
• Klelund Plantage
• Vorbasse Krigshavn
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World Central Kitchen (WCK) said it would resume operations in the Gaza Strip on Monday, a month after seven workers of the U.S.-based charity were killed in an Israeli air strike.

Greece has recovered the body of one migrant and rescued 25, while searching for at least four more believed missing after their boat sank off the island of Samos, the coastguard said on Sunday.