Billund Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Best known as the birthplace of Lego, this crafty Danish town also offers a safari park, Scandinavia's largest water park, and the chance to taste Viking’s mead.

A small town in the centre of Jutland, Billund is renowned for its Lego factory and Legoland theme park. Its local craftspeople, however, who proudly practice traditional arts and brewing techniques show there’s much more to Billund than just its world famous coloured blocks.  

The original Lego toy factory was built in Billund in the 1930s, but was burnt down during German occupation in WWII. Luckily it was soon rebuilt, and now manufactures most of the world’s supply of Lego. Next door to the factory is Legoland Park, Billund’s biggest attraction. Jump on a roller-coaster, visit the incredible mini town depicting the rolling hills and historic houses of Denmark, and walk through a tunnel of marine creatures in Lego Atlantis. You can even stay overnight at the Legoland hotel. 

The entertainment continues at Lalandia, a resort featuring Nordic styled cabins where you can try everything from heated waterslides, indoor rock climbing and skiing, ice skating and archery. Those interested in gentler pursuits can learn the finer points of gem mining and boiled sweet making. 

At Billund’s brewery, Dansk Mjød, you can try Danish Mead known as Viking’s Blood, made from honey to a recipe from the 1700s. The brewery also produces beers, mustard, spirits and jam made from a local berry. Traditional Danish weaving and dying techniques are kept alive at the House of Ølholm, where you can find woven silk scarves in incredible colours. For more inspiring arts, visit the Skulpturpark Billund, a walk through garden landscape featuring traditional and modern sculptures crafted from bronze, ceramic, granite, iron and steel. 

The town’s location makes it perfect for exploring the many historic locations and attractions in this part of Jutland. Hire a car and enjoy picturesque day trips. The area is full of old churches, some dating back to the 14th and 16th centuries, as well as several museums documenting the culture and times of this area. Drive out to discover Viking history at Jelling, then head on to nearby Vejle, just 19 miles (30 kilometres) from Billund. Vejle is known for its shopping districts and upmarket restaurants where you can sample traditional Danish fish dishes.

The Lodge Billund
The Lodge Billund
4 out of 5
Nordmarksvej 3, Billund
The price is ₹8,534 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
₹8,534
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Billund. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Hotel, location, was perfect,"

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

The Lodge Billund
Hotel LEGOLAND, DENMARK
Hotel LEGOLAND, DENMARK
4 out of 5
Aastvej 10, Billund
The price is ₹13,264 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
₹13,264
per night
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Billund. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was awesome"

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024

Hotel LEGOLAND, DENMARK
Billund Airport Hotel
Billund Airport Hotel
3 out of 5
Passager Terminalen 4, Billund
The price is ₹11,595 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹11,595
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Billund. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,432 reviews)
"A functional hotel right next to the airport."

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2024

Billund Airport Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Go-Sleep Vandel
Go-Sleep Vandel
2 out of 5
15 Grindstedvej, Vandel
Stay at this aparthotel in Vandel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a terrace. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
absolutely amazing place to stay :-)
"amazing place to stay, extremely clean and spacious, was perfect for us. right by the bus stop. less than 10 minutes to a lovely supermarket."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2023

Go-Sleep Vandel
Billund Farm Holiday
Billund Farm Holiday
1 Hjortflodvej, Billund
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an on-site playground. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® Billund and Lalandia Water Park are located nearby. Discover genuine guest ...
Billund Farm Holiday
Kolding Hotel Apartments
Kolding Hotel Apartments
4 out of 5
Kedelsmedgangen 2, Kolding
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kolding. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast. Popular attractions Nicolai for Children and Sct ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (739 reviews)
"Great location. Unique space"

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2023

Kolding Hotel Apartments
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
10 Nov 2019

Lego House excellent. Llandia good for young children. Shame legoland is seasonal opening only, otherwise little else to do in Billund during the winter.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
15 Sep 2019

Billund is first and foremost a Lego town, however the whole town is clean and people are friendly and welcoming so you find yourself exploring beyond the Lego. There are plenty of lovely little shops to discover and coffee shops to die for.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
1 Sep 2019

Billund is a small and quiet town based around Lego, you can take a nice walk to/or from the centre via the Sculpture park

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
17 Aug 2019

Billund is a small city with enough character to match. Every place of interest when travelling with children was within 30mins walking distance but there is also a free shuttle bus that comes very hour. Lego is the heart of Billund.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
15 Aug 2019

Legoland is 10x better than the UK version. The longest queue all day was 45 minutes and that came down. Brilliantly thought out. Make sure you take down a taxi number for local taxis from the airport to book as they are not there waiting for you

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
11 Aug 2019

I loved it and would go again!