Legoland, situated in the town of Billund, is one of the most well-known theme parks in the world.

It was opened in 1968, and it is located next to the original Lego factory. Legoland is considered the largest tourist attraction in Denmark outside of Copenhagen.

What to do and see

Miniland

This area is the heart of the theme park, containing 1:20 scale Lego brick models of landmarks and sights from Denmark as well as other parts of the world. It depicts landscapes from. e.g. Danish cities Nyhavn and Copenhagen. It also features models of landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Abu Simbel, the Kennedy Space Center and Mount Rushmore.

Pirate land

This section contains the area for splash battles and the water playground. In Pirate Lagoon, visitors can sail on the Pirate Splash Battle expedition, and fight sea battles, using the water cannons, with passing pirate ships.

The area also features things like 4 roller coasters, the Lego Atlantis aquarium and the Lego Studios 4D theatre.

The permanent shows are:

• Circus Duploni – circus show for kids at Duplo Land.
• Country and Western – the music group the Rattlesnakes in Legoredo Town.
• The King’s Castle Show – an action and stunt show at the Mini Castle in the Knight’s Kingdom.
• The Legoland Marching Band – the park’s marching band.

Something else nearby

• Skulpturpark Billund – an idyllic sculpture park near the town
• Lalandia – A water park activity center for whole family
• The Vandel Museum – The museum of local heritage in Vandel, near Vejle

Kuvat: With the CC licence / MPD01605, fdecomite, chocoborama, Matt Sachtler