Legoland in Denmark

Legoland in Denmark is an amazing fairytale world in miniature, where everything: cars, ships, knights, Indians and pirates, birds and animals and much more are made entirely of Lego – about 65 million small and simply huge plastic cubes. But these are not static figures at all. Everything is so close to real life that it is not only in motion, but also accompanied by special sound effects, aromas, live trees and plants. This gives even more realism to the panoramas, which involuntarily make not only children, but also their parents freeze in amazement.

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Highlights

Legoland Denmark is visited by more than one million tourists with children from all over the world each year. It was opened in June 1968 in the heart of the country on the Jutland peninsula, in the small town of Billund and occupied 38,000 square meters at the time. Today the area of Legoland is already about 100000 square meters, and even and every year increases.

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There are seven similar parks in the world, but the Danish one offers tourists the widest range of opportunities – from exploring the world’s major attractions to a children’s driving school.

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A family vacation in Legoland is a pleasant and memorable pastime that makes you plunge into a fairy tale and get away from everyday worries and hustle and bustle. In Legoland every child will find entertainment that suits his spirit and mood.

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LEGO

LEGO (LEGO) has long been recognized in our world as a “useful children’s toy”. And, indeed, this constructor is not only loved by almost all children and causes them indescribable delight, but also significantly increases the level of development of the child. Constructors Lego confidently occupy leading positions in satisfying children’s interests and needs, and probably have been in the hands of many children.

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However, few people know that the birthplace of LEGO is Denmark, namely, the Danish town of Billund and that, it was there, in 1934, the grandfather of today’s president of the holding company LEGO Group created his first wooden toy and gave it the name Lego. And only in 1949 the first already plastic LEGO brick appeared.

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‘ Map of Legoland in Denmark

Park areas

Legoland in Denmark is divided into eight zones, each with its own specificity and equipped according to the thematic focus:

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Miniland (Miniland)

The World of Miniatures represents miniatures of such countries as Denmark, Germany, Japan, and the United States. Miniland is one of the most popular and visited areas of Legoland. Not without reason the construction of the park began with this block, which is often called the heart of Legoland. More than 20 million LEGO cubes were used to build this area!

Entering Miniland, you will find yourself in an amazing atmosphere where adults become children and children become giants. Surprisingly, parents are actually just as much fun here as their kids. Well, who would not want to look, for example, at the Statue of Liberty or famous corners of the world, made of Lego, but looking so realistic that it is impossible to take your eyes off.

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Every structure, street, square, port has its own life here, everything is so dynamic and interesting that you can stay in this part of Legoland for hours.

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The whole panorama of the most famous works of architecture and art, famous buildings and corners of different countries can be seen at once from the 30-meter LEGOTOP tower, which creates an unforgettable impression, as if you are looking at the real world from a height of 600 meters.

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In the World of Miniatures, thanks to realistically built models and projects, everyone feels like Gulliver. There are fountains, floating ships and steamships, cars moving along the streets of the city, and people having lunch in a restaurant or strolling through famous squares and parks.

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You can even see the airport in miniature, modeled after the one not far from here in Billund. The most interesting thing is that everything in the airport also moves and gives the appearance of life in these constructions made of plastic LEGO cubes. Even the airplane itself rides so realistically that observers simply have no doubt – having taxied to the runway, it is about to take off.

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Quite spectacular will be acquaintance with the city of movies in Los Angeles. Here everything is made of LEGO constructor: from movie sets and cameras to famous actors. And at the Silverstone race track you can drive a race car yourself.

Duplo World (DUPLO Land)

Duplo World is designed for the youngest visitors. It is quite safe here – the whole area is equipped with a special soft covering that protects against falling. Therefore, parents can be absolutely calm for their children. In this zone of Legoland is quite a lot of interesting things: here a child can build something of his own from Duplo cubes, ride on the train DUPLO TRAIN or airplane DUPLO PLANE, while taking a ride on all this and their parents, there is a farm, and a hospital, and a police station.

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But probably the most interesting for all kids in this part of the park will be the Statoil Children’s Driving School. This is the only attraction in Legoland that you have to pre-register for and pay extra money for a ticket, but it’s worth it. Statoil driving school is a small town with real traffic lights, road signs and markings (of course, all this is in a reduced form, for children). There is even a gas station! Beforehand, each child is photographed, instructed and given an electric car on which he or she can drive around the town for half an hour, observing all traffic rules. At the end of the time the young driver is given, almost a real driver’s license, with a photo and the flag of the child’s country. The kids just love it!

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Imagination Zone

This part of Legoland Park in Denmark is especially appealing to 10-13 year olds. Here is a large 3D movie theater, which is equipped with modern audio and video technology. At the entrance to the theater are given special glasses, through which, watching the movie, you involuntarily immerse yourself in the thick of the events taking place in it. Due to special techniques, the viewer feels gusts of wind, high speed, which vibrates the floor, snowstorm, smoke and much more, which leaves an unforgettable experience.

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Worth your attention and LEGO MINDSTORMS Center, which interests mainly older children, where a child can create his own toy. In this center, computer technology is combined with the LEGO construction system. Children here can program all kinds of robots, if they wish, after a preliminary training of 2 lessons of 45 minutes.

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In this area of LEGOLAND, you can visit the LEGO Interactive Center, where the child will have the opportunity to play with the latest LEGO constructors.

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LEGOREDO Town

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LEGOREDO is recreated in the style of a Wild West town. Architects accurately recreated the atmosphere and everyday life of the American city of the time of Indians and cowboys. In this zone of Legoland, parents and children can enjoy a thrill-filled Indian canoe ride, a fascinating journey along the rocks along the river, and a meeting with the Chief of the Red Indians. A child can try out here as a sheriff or go to the gold mines, where you will be taken by the local Mine Train, where children can become gold diggers and cast shiny coins from nuggets. All rides are completely safe and suitable for any child, no matter what age they are.

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Pirate Land

Pirate Land welcomes you to a big fairy tale ship to take part in a battle for treasure. Built from a constructor, it is an exact replica of a seventeenth century sea vessel. Amazing adventures into the caves of the famous pirate Roger are waiting for you. And there is no way to avoid meeting with pirates – you will have to fight on swords! After the battle your ship will arrive on the land full of pirates’ treasures, you will learn everything about how they fought for these riches.

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On board the ship there is a restaurant with a children’s menu. And the bravest of the brave are waiting for a real water swim!

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This city is set in the Middle Ages. Lego bricks are used to build a majestic castle with the silhouettes of beautiful princesses in the windows. It is probably the largest building in all of Legoland. The Royal Castle occupies an area equal to two soccer fields, it is more than 2500 square meters. m. And the largest tower of the castle allows you to see the entire park from the height of a six-story building, it is about 18 meters. The whole attraction took more than a million LEGO bricks! Even more majesty, beauty and realism of this construction are given by all kinds of special effects – light, sound, animation and even smoke!

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There is also something to amuse yourself: children can ride around the castle on a fire-breathing dragon (Dragon Ride), the speed of which reaches 40 km/h. And lovers of water attractions will undoubtedly be interested in Vikings River Splash – a fascinating river rafting.

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Behind the castle in the mini castle every day shows on medieval themes. Vivid special effects and theatrical performances by actors in costumes of the knight’s age involve every spectator in the world of adventures of King Richard the Lionheart. Here you can take a break from traveling and fully immerse yourself in the world of the Middle Ages. A truly mesmerizing sight!

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Adventure Land

Adventure World is the craziest amusement park in Denmark, which has everything you need for an unforgettable adrenaline rush. There is a 400-meter roller coaster, called X-treme Racers, where the adrenaline can’t be beat! There is also such an attraction as Jungle Racers, which offers the bravest to ride on gliders on the river in the middle of the Jungle. The Jungle itself opens up for exciting adventures, where you will have to overcome various obstacles on your way: go over logs, climb to the very top and much more. This part of the park has everything from fun water rides to thrilling roller coasters and a cable car. The city is equipped with special equipment for extreme rollerblading and skateboarding. Older children and parents will find it interesting and safe here.

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Lego City

Lego City is a large city in miniature with a fire station, a large manufacturing factory, and a port where cargo ships run. Recreational boats and boats float on the rivers and canals of Lego City. The city is surrounded by a railroad, which moves freight and passenger trains. Along the streets there are toy houses, and little people walk along the sidewalks. Here everything is moving and changing right before your eyes – bridges are opening and closing, buses and cars are passing by, trucks are unloading, new buildings and houses are being constructed.

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Food and accommodation

Legoland has its own hotel, which houses a restaurant with a varied menu and a rich buffet. A Grill House is open in the Legoredo area. In the heart of Imagination World, Burger House offers hot hamburgers with chips and soft drinks. Pizza and pasta are served in the eatery at Miniland. Knights’ Table in Knights’ Kingdom specializes in medieval cuisine.

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Shopping

Right at the entrance to the park, you can buy everything you need for a trip through Legoland: cameras, sunscreen, sunglasses, a LEGO set consisting of a pirate sword, a princess crown and key chains.

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Between the “Land of Pirates” and the “Kingdom of Knights” is the Castle Shop. Here there is a huge assortment of dresses for little princesses and robes for brave knights. In addition to the marvelous outfits, the store offers a collection of crystals and fossils.

Legoredo is home to the General Store with a wide variety of LEGO souvenirs, as well as adorable accessories for girls’ beds, scarves and Hello Kitty bags for young fashionistas.

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In the World of Imagination there is a store selling sweets: a huge selection of candies, lollipops on sticks, cotton candy and chocolate awaits little gourmets and their parents.

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At the exit of Legoland is the world’s largest LEGO store, as well as a children’s clothing store by the brand Lego Wear.

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Opening hours

Legoland in Denmark is open to visitors from March through October, daily from 10am to 6pm to 9pm. The rides stop operating 2-3 hours before the park’s main gate closes.

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Entrance fees

Children under 2 years of age are free of chargeChildren 3-12 years 245 DKKAdult 13-64 years old 275 DKKPensioner from 65 years old 245 DKK

For exact information, see Legoland’s official website at www.legoland.dk

How to get to Legoland

There is no railroad in Billund, so it is better to get to the city by car or plane. Many airlines have flights arriving at Billund International Airport.

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Twice a day, buses run from the airport to Vejle (30 min.) and Aarhus (1 h 30 min: connecting to Horsens and Skannerborg).

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There are regular daily buses from Vejle, Kolding and Horsens to Billund, which stop at the airport.

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