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Travel Guide
Billund
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Quick view
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Phone calls & Internet
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Nightlife
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Denmark
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Top 10 sights
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Calendar of events
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Travel etiquette
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Shopping in Billund
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Hotels
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Health
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Restaurants
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Quick view
Billund – a brief overview
Often described as Denmark’s answer to Milton Keynes, Billund might not have
any concrete cows but it does have a similarly modern pedigree. Although a
village has existed on the site since 1454, most of Billund was built between the
1930s and 1960s following the success of the nearby Lego factory. Most of what’s
on offer in Billund itself revolves around the huge and much-visited Legoland with
its cleverly created
miniatures of iconic Copenhagen landmarks. There’s also a beautiful church and
sculpture park, although not a great deal else. Instead, head out towards the towns
of Vejle, Kolding, Ribe and Jelling where you’ll find UNESCO-listed Viking
monuments, incredible nature trails and a smattering of interesting museums.
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Denmark
General knowledge
Country overview
Denmark is a secret utopia of tidy cities, picturesque countryside, efficient
infrastructure and commendable public services, and is a country whose only fault
is lack of winter sunshine. Museums, festivals, architecture and shopping will
easily distract the most enthusiastic of visitors, and for those looking to take it easy,
the outdoors offer endless opportunities for country walks and seaside breaks.
Denmark's capital Copenhagen is a remarkable city with well-preserved medieval
streets, renowned art galleries and Michelin-starred restaurants. Finding
something to do is never a problem and if all else fails, just admiring the streets
with a hotdog in hand is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.
Geography
Denmark is the smallest Scandinavian country, consisting of the Jutland
peninsula, north of Germany, and over 400 islands of various sizes, some
inhabited and linked to the mainland by ferry or bridge. The landscape consists
mainly of low-lying, fertile countryside broken by beech woods, small lakes and
fjords. Greenland and the Faroe Islands are also under the sovereignty of the
Kingdom of Denmark, although both have home rule.
The Faroe Islands is a group of 18 islands in the North Atlantic inhabited by a
population of 49,709 (2013), whose history dates back to the Viking period. Fishing
and sheep farming are the two most important occupations. Tórshavn, the capital
of the Faroes, is served by direct flights from Copenhagen. During the summer
months, there are direct flights from Aberdeen and Glasgow.
General knowledge
Key facts
Population: 5556452
Population Density (per sq km): 129
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Capital: Copenhagen.
Language
The official language is Danish. Many Danes also speak English, German or
French.
Currency
Danish Krone (DKK; symbol kr) = 100 øre. Notes are in denominations of kr1,000,
500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of kr20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 and 50
øre.
The 25 øre coin was removed from circulation in October 2008 but will be
accepted by banks until 1 October 2011.
Electricity
230 volts AC, 50Hz. Continental two-pin plugs are standard. On many campsites,
110-volt power plugs are also available.
General business opening hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (some offices close earlier on Fridays).
Country information
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2017 - December 2018 period.
2017
Nytår (New Year): 1 January 2017
Skærtorsdag (Maundy Thursday): 13 April 2017
Langfredag (Good Friday): 14 April 2017
Påskesøndag (Easter Sunday): 16 April 2017
2. Påskedag (Easter Monday): 17 April 2017
Store Bededag (Day of Prayer and Repentance): 12 May 2017
Kristi Himmelfartsdag (Ascension Day): 25 May 2017
Pinsedag (Whit Sunday): 4 June 2017
2. Pinsedag (Whit Monday): 5 June 2017
Grundlovsdag: 5 June 2017
1. Juledag (Christmas Day): 25 December 2017
2. Juledag (Boxing Day): 26 December 2017
2018
Nytår (New Year): 1 January 2018
Skærtorsdag (Maundy Thursday): 29 March 2018
Langfredag (Good Friday): 30 March 2018
Påskesøndag (Easter Sunday): 1 April 2018
2. Påskedag (Easter Monday): 2 April 2018
Store Bededag (Day of Prayer and Repentance): 27 April 2018
Kristi Himmelfartsdag (Ascension Day): 10 May 2018
Pinsedag (Whit Sunday): 20 May 2018
2. Pinsedag (Whit Monday): 21 May 2018
Grundlovsdag: 5 June 2018
1. Juledag (Christmas Day): 25 December 2018
2. Juledag (Boxing Day): 26 December 2018
All information subject to change.
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Travel etiquette
How to fit in
Social Conventions
Normal courtesies should be observed. Guests should refrain from drinking until
the host toasts his or her health. Casual dress is suitable for most places but formal
wear is required at more exclusive dining rooms and social functions.
Smoking is banned on public transport and in public buildings. Smoking is only
allowed in bars smaller than 40 sq metres (131 sq ft) and most restaurants and
pubs have designated outdoor smoking areas.
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Health
Health
Main emergency number: 112
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Phone calls & Internet
Phone calls & Internet
Mobile Telephone
Dialing Code: +45
Mobile Telephone
Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies.
Coverage is excellent.
Internet
Internet cafés are available in most urban areas, and most hotels offer a Wi-Fi
connection in rooms.
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Top 10 sights
Top 10 sights in Billund
Billund Kirke
Aptly for a town largely built by Lego, Billund’s church resembles nothing so much
as a gigantic Lego brick, dominated by straight lines and Le Corbusier-style
modernist architecture.
Hans Jensensvej 4
Opening times:
7190 Billund
Tue-Fri 0930-1200
Denmark
Thu 1600-1800
Tel: 7676 7601
www.grenesogn.dk
Legoland
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Legoland is a functional fairyland, Denmark’s most visited tourist attraction and
home to Copenhagen’s main sights in miniature as well as a Chinese 4D cinema.
Nordmarksvej 9
Opening times:
7190 Billund
Daily 1000-1800 (Apr-Oct)
Denmark
extended opening hours to 2000 or
Tel: 7533 1333
2100 in summer
www.legoland.dk
Geografisk Have
Set in the heart of the picturesque market town of Kolding, the 12-hectare
Geographical Gardens are an eccentric mixture of farm animals and manicured
lawns, as well as rare flora such as the Chinese dove tree.
Christian 4 Vej 23
Opening times:
6000 Kolding
Daily 1000-1800 (May-Oct)
Denmark
Tel: 7550 3880
www.geografiskhave.dk
Kongens Kær
The 40-hectare wetland park is home to Europe’s largest bird of prey, the rare
white-tailed eagle, and a number of hiking trails perfect for a postprandial stroll.
Ribe Landevej 170
7100 Vejle
Denmark
Tel: 7681 0000
Royal Jelling
One of Denmark’s four UNESCO-listed sites, the Viking Royal Jelling was erected
by the Viking king Gorm and his son Harald Bluetooth, and celebrates the latter’s
conquest of Norway and Denmark, as well as his conversion of the pair to
Christianity.
Gormsgade 23
Opening times:
7300 Jelling
Mon-Fri 1000-1500
Denmark
Tel: 4120 6331
natmus.dk/en/royal-jelling
Smidstrup & Omegns Museum
This small Fredericia museum recreates 17th-century Danish country life in
exhaustive detail, with everything from food to farming skills covered in a series of
exhibitions.
Præstegårdsvej 74
Opening times:
7000 Fredericia
Thu and Sun 1400-1700 (May-Sep)
Denmark
Tel: 7586 0142
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Trapholt
The only gallery in Denmark to mix modern art with design, Trapholt also boasts
an Arne Jacobsen-designed summerhouse and galleries crammed with creations
by artists such as ceramicist Morten Løbner Espersen and contemporary fashion
and interior designers.
Æblehaven 23
Opening times:
6000 Kolding
Tue and Thu-Sun 1000-1700
Denmark
Wed 1000-2000
Tel: 7630 0530
www.trapholt.dk
Skulpturpark Billund
A pretty 1.3km stretch of parkland that sits between the cafés of the central
boulevards and the cluster of hotels around Legoland, the park was renovated in
2011 and has 17 permanent sculptures including Jens Galschiøt’s elegant Little
Prince.
Hans Jensensvej
www.skulpturpark-billund.dk
7190 Billund
Denmark
Givskud Zoo
Between Billund and Vejle, Givskud Zoo opened in 1959 as a lion-only affair but
swiftly expanded and is now home to more than 700 animals, including gorillas
and rhinos.
Løveparkvej 3
Opening times:
7323 Give
Daily 1000-2000 (Jul-early Aug)
Denmark
daily 1000-1800 (Aug)
Tel: 7573 0222
closing times vary each day from AprJun and Sep-Oct
www.givskudzoo.dk
Koldinghus
A Danish royal castle founded by Cristoffer I in 1268, this building has been
everything from fortress to regal residence and now, a museum.
Koldinghus 1
Opening times:
6000 Kolding
Daily 1000-1700
Denmark
Tel: 7633 8100
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Shopping in Billund
Shopping in Billund
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Key Areas
Billund’s retail offering is fairly run of the mill although the town (and the
surrounding ones) is home to a gem or two. Booze fans should head to
Kløvermarken, the home of Billund’s brewery which, unusually, specialises in
honey-based mead. For a unique piece of clothing, Huset Ølholm in nearby
Grindsted is a good place to start and sells handmade textiles created using
traditional Danish techniques.
Markets
Grindsted is home to a flea market where you can find everything from food to
antiques each Saturday, while in Billund, Christmas is the best time for market
shopping thanks to a large traditional market.
Shopping Centres
City Vejle is a good place for high-street brands and supermarkets, while the
Herning Centret has a similar, if larger, bill of fare.
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Restaurants
Restaurants in Billund
Danish food has a well-deserved reputation for excellence and the fare found in
and around Billund is no exception. Consider avoiding Legoland’s overpriced
Disney-style cafésand instead head out into the countryside for home-cooked
traditional food made from fresh local produce.
Henne Kirkeby Kro
A charming inn west of Billund, with an award-winning take on traditional Danish
cuisine.
Strandvejen 234
Price: Expensive
6854 Henne
Denmark
Sønder Omme Kro
Danish home cooking served up in a slick modern restaurant.
Hovedgaden 1
Price: Expensive
7260 Sønder-Omme
Denmark
A Hereford Beefstouw
As the name suggests, beef stew is indeed on the menu and excellent it is too.
Helligkorsgade 20
Price: Moderate
6000 Kolding
Denmark
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This might be in an old prison but it’s stylish enough to give Copenhagen’s finest a
run for their money.
Klostergade 1
Price: Moderate
7100 Vejle
Denmark
Café Surprise
Haute cuisine is thin on the ground but prices are low and portions large.
Jernbanegade 3
Price: Cheap
7200 Grindsted
Denmark
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Nightlife
Nightlife in Billund
Billund isn’t really the place to party – for that, you need to head to the nearby
student town of Ribe.Vejle and Kolding are also home to a smattering of good bars
but this is not a place to come if you’re planning to go clubbing.
Tartan Pub
As the name suggests, this spot has whisky galore and a warm Caledonian
welcome.
Dæmningen 40
7100 Vejle
Denmark
Knud’s Garage
Crammed with an ever-changing display of contemporary art, Knud’s specialises
in cognac.
Munkegade 5
6000 Kolding
Denmark
Café Strygejernet
A cosy little watering hole with outdoor seating and prices that won’t break the
bank.
Dagmarsgade 1
6760 Ribe
Denmark
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Hotel Svanen’s stylish lounge bar has a good selection of beer and wine.
Nordmarksvej 8
7190 Billund
Denmark
Crazy Daisy
A cheerful Vejle nightclub that’s packed with locals at weekends.
Noerregade 65
7100 Vejle
Denmark
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Calendar of events
Calendar of events
Jutlander Festival (Jydefesten)
Five days of frivolities draw huge crowds to Sønder-Omme’s annual festival. Kids
line the side of the roads to watch the grand parade. Teenagers pile onto whirring,
flashing carnival rides. There are plenty of interesting stalls to check out too, plus a
packed programme of live bands.
May 2017
www.sdr-omme.dk
Venue: Various venues in Sønder-Omme, 22km northwest of Billund.
Jelling Music Festival
Big-name Danish acts dominate the line-up at this outdoor rock festival, but
international artists always hit the stage too – Status Quo, Ozzy Osbourne and
Franz Ferdinand have all played here. Usually held in the last weekend of May,
the event has grown into one of Denmark’s must-do summer festivals.
24 - 27 May 2016
www.jellingmusikfestival.dk
Venue: Jelling, 24km east of Billund.
Town Festival (Byens Fest)
Held in an open-air amphitheatre and marquee in Anlægget Park, this festival
kicks off with food, theatre and live bands on the Friday night. Families flock to the
second day for a mini triathlon, falcon displays, dog shows, terrific concerts,
homemade cake and an eclectic assortment of market stalls.
2 - 3 June 2017
www.billundfriluft.dk
Venue: Anlægget Park.
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Vorbasse Market
Around a quarter of a million visitors head to this annual horse and flea market,
which dates back nearly 300 years. It’s a huge occasion, with families pitching
tents and parking caravans nearby, around 750 horses, 650 stalls, craft
demonstrations and adrenaline-inducing fairground rides.
20 - 22 July 2017
www.vorbasse-marked.dk
Venue: Vorbasse, around 14km south of Billund.
LEGOLAND Open-Air Concert
Screaming tweens, teens (and quite possibly the mums) are in heaven at this
annual open-air concert, laid on by LEGOLAND every August. Denmark’s favourite
pop hunks are sure to make an appearance, and there are tents with Lego-building
activities on hand when the kids need a break.
August 2017
www.legoland.dk/en/Plan/Events--Concerts/Fami...
Venue: LEGOLAND.
Triangle Region Festival (Trekantområdets Festuge)
The six municipalities of Denmark’s Triangle Region host a cultural festival
encompassing the wacky and the traditional, from zombie-inspired spectacles to
boat trips featuring live musicians. Hikers might encounter avant-garde sculptures
on an art trail, while bus passengers may be treated to an impromptu on-board
theatrical performance.
25 August - 3 September 2017
www.trekantomraadetsfestuge.dk
Venue: Various venues.
Halloween in LEGOLAND
Screams and shrieks are guaranteed as LEGOLAND is transformed into an eerie,
creepy world for Halloween. Ghosts, ghouls and goblins mingle with vampires,
monsters and scary spiders. Visitors can join a ghost hunt, solve a Halloween
mystery or try a spooky snack.
October 2017
www.legoland.dk
Venue: LEGOLAND.
End of Season Fireworks, LEGOLAND
As the sun sets for the day and for the season, watching the night-time illumination
of Miniland is thrilling for kids young and old. Before the gates close for the year,
park visitors wrap up warm and enjoy a dazzling fireworks display over the King’s
Castle.
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31 October 2017
www.legoland.dk
Venue: LEGOLAND.
Billund Night (Billund Natten)
Held every other year in even years, one night in late October sees Billund’s
cultural night that includes a brilliant programme of singing, music, workshops,
outdoor activities and all sorts of weird and inventive performances. In odd years,
Grindsted (13km west of Billund) takes the reins and hosts its own cultural festival.
October 2018
Venue: Billund Centre and other venues.
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Hotels
Hotels in Billund
Look beyond Legoland’s theme park hotels to the cosy country inns that dot the
pretty Danish countryside around Billund.In the town itself, options are limited but
there is one luxury option in the shape of Hotel Svanen.
Hotel Propellen
A large city hotel close to Legoland, Hotel Propellen has an excellent spa and
sauna.
Nordmarksvej 3
Category: Expensive
7190 Billund
Denmark
Hotel Svanen
Super stylish and conveniently located in the centre of Billund.
Nordmarksvej 8
Category: Expensive
7190 Billund
Denmark
Billund Kro
A comfortable sleeping spot with simply furnished rooms.
Buen 6
Category: Cheap
7190 Billund
Denmark
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