10 Best Things to Do in Billund

LEGOLAND Billund is Denmark’s most renowned theme park, famous for its vast array of attractions that pay homage to the world’s most beloved construction toy. Jump aboard a mini boat and sail down the serene river to see iconic feats of architecture like the Taj Mahal and the U.S. White House, all recreated from millions of LEGO® blocks.

Afterwards, tour the Atlantis Aquarium to gaze at the colourful, tropical fish, travel through a Royal Castle on the medieval Dragon Ride or feel your adrenaline surge aboard the Flying Eagle rollercoaster. When you’ve worked up an appetite, visit the feel-good Family Buffet, which features fast-food classics like pizzas, hotdogs and soft-serve ice cream.

Located 25 minutes north of central Billund, Givskud Zoo is renowned for its expansive safari-style enclosures that visitors can drive through at their leisure. Here, you’ll find over 700 animals living in harmony including black horse antelopes, pride of lions, American buffalo and spectacled bears.

If you’re not keen to take your car, join a tour on the zoo’s fabulous Safari Bus, or stroll the 6 km of scenic paths to get up close and personal with camels and gorillas. Don’t forget to visit the Dinosaur Park with its 50 life-size prehistoric creatures like the Tyrannosaurus rex, king of the carnivores.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kongernes Jelling has long been considered the ‘home of the Vikings’ thanks to its giant rune stones that date back to the 12th century. Set around historic Jelling Church, the site’s fully immersive visitor centre showcases the riveting history of Gorm the Old, and his son Harald Bluetooth, former kings of both Denmark and Norway.

Come in July when the town of Jelling hosts its annual Viking Market, which features traditional horse shows, folkloric crafts and plenty of delicious Danish cuisine. Finally, stop by the Monument Area which houses 2 Nordic burial mounds and hundreds of white concrete pillars that act as a visitor’s path and art installation.

Teetering over a dramatic strait in Fredericia, the Little Belt Bridge connects the Baltic Sea with the Kattegat, an area of ocean that separates Denmark from neighbouring Norway. Dating back to the 1920s, this grand feat of engineering is the perfect place to while away an afternoon by bike riding, driving or walking over it.

For the ultimate thrill, book a bridge walking tour on top of the structure, before heading to lunch at a local Danish eatery. Swing by Restaurant Fænøsund for its delectable menu of smørrebrød, sandwiches, and panoramic views of Middelfart Marina.

Lalandia Billund is a popular Danish holiday home site that features a 10,000 sq. metre waterpark called Aquadome, the largest in Scandinavia. Buy a day ticket and enjoy unlimited access to the Twister, Tornado and Turbo Racer: 3 of the park’s most exhilarating waterslides.

When you’re not splashing about in the wave pool or swimming with tropical fish in the underwater cave, soak your stress away in a bubbling jacuzzi or unwind on a lounge chair at the idyllic indoor beach. You can also feed the family at one of Lalandia’s many dining hubs including Ristorante Il Bambino and Pepe’s Cantina.

For families that relish exciting outdoor activities set in spectacular surroundings, nothing beats a day at WOW Park Billund: a state-of-the-art adventure hub located in the Syvårssøerne nature reserve. Your little ones will have a blast riding ziplines through the forest, navigating the wooden labyrinth or manoeuvring between treehouses high up in the canopy.

Home to Scandinavia’s largest free-falling slide, The Lightning, WOW Park also draws crowds with its giant swings, enigmatic underground caves and high-hanging giga nets that are filled with huge bouncy balls. The venue’s Madladen Food Court will keep you fed with a vast selection of budget eats like burgers, salads and ‘pizzafoldies’, a type of calzone.

Billund’s Skulpturpark is a whimsical urban greenspace that’s peppered with 22 sculptures of varying sizes by artists as diverse as Claus Fisker-Andersen and Malene Sandal. This 1.3-kilometre reserve is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic while soaking up the Danish sunshine and admiring the art the town has to offer.

Take a photo between colourful mosaic pyramids called Dream, Live, Play, marvel at the canary-yellow head pouting at the sky named Give Me a Kiss or cast your gaze upon the Star Animal, a steel installation that looks like something out of a sci-fi film. The park is also a wildlife photographer’s haven thanks to its abundance of native fauna including deer, hare, squirrels, butterflies and foxes.

Gyttegård Plantation is an idyllic place to spend the day if you love hiking and biking through pristine forest. It boasts over 500 hectares of dense pine and spruce trees that were planted by merchants in the late 19th century. Situated on the outskirts of Billund, the reserve also features an 18-hole golf course with manicured greens, exceptional elevations and a charming clubhouse cafe. 

Get a full cardio workout on Gyttegård Plantation’s 3-kilometre path which showcases bootcamp-style obstacles and a fun aerial runway. Naturalists can book themselves on an expedition with guides who forage for edible mushrooms while talking about each species.

A canoe trip from Kølskevad just outside Billund invites you to explore the picturesque countryside and get away from the busy city life. Aboard a canoe, your senses are heightened; you hear the wildlife, smell the lush vegetation on the riverbank and see creatures big and small. If you’re new to canoeing, you’ll quickly learn how to paddle safely in the steady streams around Kølskevad. 
 
A trip on Ansager Stream takes you through a beautiful river valley. Set off where Kølskevad Creek crosses Lundgårdsvej and runs out into Ansager Stream. You’ll find plenty of lovely spots for picnics and for taking a few photos before canoeing on. To rent a canoe, check out rental companies in Grindsted or Ansager.

Founded in 1897, Bindeballe Købmandsgård is an old-fashioned general store and living museum that boasts a chocolate box aesthetic nothing short of charming. Here, you can fill your basket with freshly ground coffee, Nørup Dairy cheeses and regional foodstuffs like buckwheat groats.

The adjacent merchant’s house, restored to the original style by its owners is home to objects from bygone eras including vintage signs and old-world furniture. When you need to refuel, drop by the on-site cafe for coffee, tea and sparkling sodas, as well as freshly made cakes and sandwiches.