Even though it's designed more for families with kids, LEGO House ended up being one of our favorite spots in Jutland.

Discover our tips for planning your trip to LEGO House Billund, Denmark. Leg godt!

LEGO is often the first thing that pops into people's heads when someone mentions Denmark. This world-famous toy brand has its roots in the tiny town of Billund, Southern Jutland, where Ole Kirk Christiansen began it all in 1932. Now, Billund is home to not just a huge LEGO factory but also the LEGO House and Legoland, two of the country's must-visit attractions.

On our final day in Jutland, we ticked the legendary LEGO House off our Denmark itinerary - it's been a must-see from day one. We're not huge LEGO enthusiasts, but it's definitely not unfamiliar territory for us. Being such a big deal in Denmark, we couldn't pass it up!

Coincidentally, we'd already hit up Legoland Germany in the spring during our Bavaria road trip, so visiting Billund's version wasn't even on our list - they're practically the same. The LEGO House, though, was a totally different deal. To be honest, the decision wasn't too tricky since Legoland wasn't open that day anyway, so it was a non-option. But hey, that's a story for another time!

So, LEGO House, which is basically a massive experience center with 25 million bricks and a museum, promised a more adult-friendly experience. Since we were traveling without kids, we felt pretty confident we wouldn't be bored here. If you're curious about how our visit went and all the fun that came with it, keep reading!

The centerpiece of the Red Zone is the breathtaking waterfall installation, built from thousands of LEGO bricks.

Visit LEGO House or Legoland Billund?

You can't argue with the fact that Billund, with its LEGO House and Legoland, is one of Denmark's must-visit places. The big decision is whether you're more into the amusement park or the experience center. If your answer is both, you're all set - you'll just need to block off two days to fit it all in. But if you're picking one, our advice is to prioritize the practical side of things before diving into the pros and cons.

The first thing you've got to do is hit up the official website to see which attraction is open on your planned visit date and if tickets are still available. As we mentioned, Legoland was closed for three days straight when we went (and this was mid-September), so getting in would've meant overhauling our whole Denmark itinerary - not something we were up for.

Legoland gets trickier in the winter months when it's often closed for longer stretches. Checking ahead is a simple step that could either make your decision easier - or harder - since you might find yourself tempted to rearrange your plans (unlike us) just to visit your favorite.

The next thing to consider is whether you'd prefer a kids-focused amusement park with rides, coasters, and lots of outdoor attractions or a giant museum-like space loaded with incredible LEGO builds and hands-on activities. If you're still on the fence, we've got a few more practical tips to help you choose.

Weather is another thing to consider - it can play a big role in your visit, though it's really something you'll only know a few days beforehand. Legoland is mostly outdoors, so a cold, rainy day could put a damper on things. That said, with the right gear and a good attitude, you can still enjoy it (bonus: shorter or even non-existent lines!). LEGO House, on the other hand, is fully indoors, so even if it's pouring outside, you'll stay nice and dry.

We were glad to be inside LEGO House while it was pouring outside.

The weather at Legoland during our April visit was just like that - cold with the occasional shower. Water rides, unsurprisingly, didn't seem nearly as fun as they would in summer. Interestingly, we had some rain during our LEGO House visit, too, but since we were inside, we only noticed it on our way back to the car. All things considered, LEGO House on a rainy day is a much better experience - though definitely more crowded.

In the end, it really depends on what you're looking for. Legoland is better for kids, with tamer rides and coasters, while LEGO House is a bit more appealing to adults - especially with highlights like the museum.

Where to Stay in Billund

Despite being a small town, Billund boasts a wide range of accommodation options to cater to the thousands of LEGO enthusiasts who visit daily. From the expansive LEGO Resort to quality hotels and numerous apartments, there's something for everyone.

Be prepared that hotel rooms in Billund can be pricey. However, given that accommodation across Denmark is generally expensive, the price jump isn't dramatic. When it comes to finding a place to stay, there are multiple options, and we'll start with the most obvious one.

For a complete LEGO-themed adventure, the Legoland Billund Resort is the perfect place to stay. Found on the northeast side of the town, it's right beside the amusement park and only a 15-minute walk to the LEGO House. The location couldn't be better for visiting both places!

The LEGO Castle Hotel is perfect for families, offering themed rooms and a delicious buffet breakfast. Nearby, Hotel Legoland caters to the same crowd - both places with the added bonus of a private entrance to the park. If you're in the mood for something unique, you can try staying at LEGOLAND Wilderness Barrels & Cabins or LEGOLAND NINJAGO Cabins. For even more variety, there's Lalandia Billund, best known for its giant aquapark, saunas, sports facilities, and cozy cottages.

If a more adult-oriented stay is what you're after, The Lodge Billund, Refborg Hotel, and Hotel Svanen Billund have you covered with all the essentials for your trip. Alternatively, the Airport Hotel Billund is convenient for those flying in or out, though it's about 4 kilometers away from the LEGO House.

How Much Time to Set Aside for LEGO House

If you're visiting LEGO House without kids, 2-3 hours should be just right. That gives you time to explore the museum, marvel at the builds, and even put together a few creations of your own.

If you're bringing your little ones, you'll probably want to add a few extra hours to your schedule. After all, LEGO House is all about hands-on fun - they'll love diving into all the LEGO fun! Realistically, you'll need 4-6 hours to make the most of it - especially if you plan on grabbing a bite at the Mini Chef Restaurant while you're there!

Building in the Red Zone was so addictive - we could've happily spent a full day here.

You can cover quite a bit of LEGO House in just an hour if you're in a rush, but since the tickets are pricey, it's a tough call whether it's worth it. Honestly, it doesn't feel like great value for the money, so only you can decide if the cost makes sense for such a quick visit.

While it's technically possible to visit LEGO House and Legoland in one day, it's going to be a squeeze. In the off-season, the short opening hours make it tricky, and in the summer, those long lines at Legoland (think 30-45 minute waits) can really eat into your time.

Is LEGO House Worth Visting?

How much you enjoy this place really comes down to two things: how into LEGO you are and if you have kids. But honestly, there's more to it, which we'll get to in a moment. If the answer to both questions is yes, this place is a guaranteed win - don't even think twice about adding LEGO House to your Denmark trip. It's the ultimate family hotspot!

If you answered yes to at least one of those questions, LEGO House would still be totally worth it. There's a ton to do, even for grown-up LEGO lovers who haven't lost their inner kid. Even if LEGO isn't really your thing, if you're in Denmark with your kids, we're pretty sure they'll have an absolute blast at LEGO House.

If you're into LEGO, Billund’s LEGO House is a fantastic experience for both kids and adults alike.

So, here's the real question - are you thinking about visiting LEGO House just because it's one of Denmark's big attractions? Honestly, it's a pretty awesome place, but the tickets aren't cheap, which might play a big role in your decision. Plus, while it's fairly adult-friendly, most of the activities are definitely geared toward kids.

When it comes down to it, you're the only one who can say if it's worth it or not. No matter how many opinions, guides, or reviews you read, the real answer can only come from checking it out yourself!

Visiting LEGO House

The LEGO House really impressed us right away - the whole thing is built to look like a stack of LEGO bricks! Architecture buffs or modern design fans will love it, but honestly, even if you're clueless about architecture like we are, it's still a must-see.

Honestly, the way LEGO House is built to look like stacked bricks is so amazing.

The stacked bricks concept becomes so much cooler when you see it in aerial shots - it's such a unique concept. Of course, we couldn't see it that way in person, but the small LEGO House model on LEGO Square we saw a moment later gave us a clear idea.

Comparing LEGO House to Bavaria's Legoland, as we said earlier, doesn't feel quite right - they're just so different from each other. Everyone said LEGO House was more geared toward adults, and while there's truth to that, it didn't feel like a massive shift. It's still a family-centric attraction in the first place, which isn't surprising since LEGO mainly makes toys for kids.

LEGO Square

Once we were inside, we started off at LEGO Square. The LEGO Square has everything you need - a cafeteria, lockers (super convenient since you can re-enter the Experience Zones anytime), toilets, and even a LEGO store. Great for souvenirs, though the sets are a bit on the expensive side. And the best part? The Square is free to explore if you're not touring LEGO House but still want to see the Tree of Creativity.

We picked up our wristbands at a check-in station since we'd already bought tickets online, took a look at the huge McLaren Formula One model (apparently, it's a temporary exhibit that changes now and then), and headed off to see the Tree of Creativity. It was smooth sailing for us! The LEGO House wasn't busy, there were no lines, and we breezed right past the turnstile.

Tree of Creativity

We've already mentioned that LEGO House is packed with over 25 million bricks, so we couldn't wait to see what incredible builds and models were waiting for us inside. And wow, the very first proper model we came across after starting our journey totally blew us away.

Standing 15.5 meters tall and weighing 20 tons, the Tree of Creativity was a jaw-dropping masterpiece made from more than 6 million bricks. It blew us away at first sight, but the tiny details and fun little scenes hidden on its trunk and branches made it even more impressive. And with every floor we climbed, the tree just kept getting cooler!

Built from a staggering 6 million bricks, the Tree of Creativity was pure awesomeness.

Rest assured, even though six million bricks went into the giant, there was still plenty left for other creations. I skipped packing my ultra-wide lens for the Denmark trip to keep things manageable, but as soon as I saw the tree, I regretted it—it was enormous, and the staircase left me struggling to fit everything in the shot.

The Masterpiece Gallery

Next up - and easily our favorite spot - was the Masterpiece Gallery. It's filled with jaw-dropping LEGO creations built by talented fans and pros from all over the world. Some of the MOCs (my own creation) were absolutely mind-blowing.

The standout models here had to be the three towering 3-meter-tall dinosaurs, each built using a different LEGO system. The red one was made with DUPLO, the green one with standard bricks, and the yellow one with Technic elements - easily the coolest of the bunch.

The 3-meter-tall dinosaurs roaming the Masterpiece Gallery were absolutely incredible too.

Experience Zones

LEGO House is set up with four main Experience Zones, which are essentially play zones for people of all ages. Each zone has a theme - social, cognitive, creative, or emotional skills - and is represented by a different color: red, green, blue, and yellow.

All the zones were super interactive - a perfect place to let your imagination run free. Since some of the activities were clearly geared toward kids, we spent more time admiring the incredible LEGO builds instead. There were so many amazing models spread throughout the LEGO House!

LEGO House is split into four zones, each with its own theme - and our favorite was definitely the green one.

The Green Zone blew us away with its massive LEGO cityscape model - we spent ages checking out all the cool scenes and creative designs hidden in it. Meanwhile, the Red Zone featured a stunning LEGO waterfall and a giant building area with huge pools of yellow bricks, where we had a great time making random creations.

Those incredible butterfly models in the Yellow Zone were such a highlight - they looked so beautiful flying overhead. We kind of skipped over the Blue Zone since it was mostly for kids. What's great about these zones is how flexible they are - you can spend as much time in them as you want. If you love LEGO, you could be there for hours!

There was definitely a whirlwind of emotions going on in Lucie's LEGO creation.

FYI, your wristband saves all your photo memories, videos, and digital creations from the visit for 29 days online, and you can download them anytime! Just scan the QR code on your wristband and enter your Memory PIN. We didn't test it out, but it sounds like a great option for families.

The History Collection

The official LEGO Museum, called The History Collection, is down in the basement, so that's where we went next. It's not very big, but it's absolutely packed with cool stuff - like LEGO's history, original wooden toys (yep, LEGO used to make wooden toys before switching to plastic), and some of the most legendary vintage sets.

We saw this classic wooden toy in the LEGO Museum that dates all the way back to the 1930s.

The LEGO Museum is such a cool trip down memory lane for anyone who played with LEGO as kids, especially for older folks because of all the vintage models displayed here. If you don't recall all the details, there's a touchscreen database where you can look up every LEGO set ever made. Overall, the museum was amazing and way calmer than the interactive experience zones.

For anyone who grew up playing with LEGO, the museum is like a nostalgic dream.

Mini Chef Restaurant

The Mini Chef Restaurant at LEGO House is another cool place to check out - you get to design your own menu, and robots deliver the food - how cool is that? It's perfect for families with kids, but we decided to save our foodie adventures for Copenhagen. Just a heads-up, though: don't forget to book a table in advance! There's also a handy eatery where you can grab a quick bite before diving into your LEGO adventure.

In addition to the LEGO-themed restaurant and cafe, LEGO Square has a cozy picnic area for those who like to bring their own food. For travelers like Lucie and me, who often pack our meals, it's such a convenient and budget-friendly feature.

LEGO House has three places to eat, but since the food was a bit pricey, we decided to bring our own snacks.

Six Bricks Experience - A Molding Machine and LEGO Gift

On our way out, we stopped by the molding machines to catch a live demo of how 2x4 bricks are made. We had already experienced something similar in Germany's Legoland at the Factory pavilion, where the entire brick-making process was explained in depth. While this version was more straightforward, the molding part was undeniably cool to watch.

Seeing how the LEGO molding machine works at the end of the tour was pretty cool.

We finished our visit by picking up a small (free) souvenir - a small package containing six 2x4 LEGO bricks and a card featuring our own unique design idea. It was such a great way to highlight how incredible LEGO's versatility is. With only six of these red bricks, you can make more than 915 million combinations! That's just a mindblowing number!

With only 6 LEGO bricks, math shows that you can create over 915 million unique combinations!

While I was driving to our next destination, the UNESCO-listed Christiansfeld, Lucie kept busy trying out different combinations with the LEGO bricks. By the time we arrived, she still had a few ideas left to explore! It was a fun way to wrap up our enjoyable visit to LEGO House.

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LEGO House Tickets

Now for the less exciting part - buying tickets. Let's just say upfront that visiting LEGO House in Billund isn't exactly budget-friendly, especially if you're bringing the whole family. But let's dive into the ticket details anyway.

We went for the standard One-Day Tickets and booked them online (pre-booking is recommended). They cost us 279 DKK per person, which, to be fair, felt like a lot for what we got. That said, LEGO House is a top attraction, so I guess it's not surprising. Their ticket prices vary due to dynamic pricing, ranging from 169 to 339 DKK per person.

We felt the tickets to LEGO House were pretty pricey, but maybe that’s just our take.

They do have family tickets and annual passes that can cut costs a little, but not by much. Keep in mind that tickets probably won't be your only expense. You'll also need to factor in parking (we've got a tip later in this post to help you snag free parking in Billund), food (don't miss Mini Chef, the restaurant with serving robots where you 'build' your own meal), and of course, the LEGO store - which you might be tempted to visit.

There are definitely ways to save a bit - we brought our own lunch, parked in a free lot, and avoided the store altogether. Sure, the ticket prices are high, and it's a valid reason to skip LEGO House, but honestly, Denmark, in general, is expensive. Even tickets for castles like Kronborg or Egeskov and museums like Louisiana or ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum were pricier than we'd have liked.

LEGO House Guided Tours

Like most visitors, we chose to self-tour LEGO House, and honestly, we didn't feel like we were missing out. They do offer guided tours like the LEGO Fan Tour, LEGO House Brick Tour, and the 3-day LEGO Inside Tour, but they come with some caveats: limited availability, age restrictions, specific dates, official website bookings, and steep prices - the LEGO Inside Tour, for example, costs a staggering 23,000 DKK (it does include accommodation and food, though). Unless you're a LEGO superfan or have a special reason to visit Ole Kirk Kristiansen's house, these tours aren't a must.

Opening Hours at LEGO House

LEGO House has flexible opening hours, so it could open as early as 9-10 AM and close anywhere between 4-8 PM. That's a pretty big range, as you can tell.

Always double-check the opening times for LEGO House before your visit.

Typically, the closer you are to peak tourist season (which covers most of the summer), the longer the museum's hours. But it does vary depending on the exact day, so be sure to double-check the official calendar. When we visited LEGO House in September, it was only open from 10 AM to 4 PM, but it wasn’t an issue since we planned ahead.

When to Visit LEGO House

For the most part, LEGO House is open year-round, but it does close for a few days each year and most of January. It's a good idea to check their official calendar to plan your visit.

Getting to Billund's LEGO House

Being on a road trip around Denmark, we pulled up to LEGO House by car and used the parking lot on Granvej 9 Street (it's one of the two official spots, but we'll chat more about parking later). Driving is hands down the most convenient way to visit because you can do your own thing without stressing about timetables or stops.

Our day started super early in Aarhus. The drive usually takes less than 90 minutes, but we made a few stops - we wanted to see the Runic Stones in Jelling and climb Ejer Bavnehoj, the highest point in Denmark - so we rolled into LEGO House around lunchtime. FYI, Billund is around 90 minutes from Odense, 2.5 hours from Aalborg, and three hours from Copenhagen.

Billund felt really quiet when we visited on a weekday in mid-September.

As a top tourist destination and a key LEGO production site, Billund has awesome connections. Buses link it to the rest of Denmark, and there's a surprisingly busy Billund Airport on the northeast side of town. It serves both domestic and international flights, so you could totally kick off or wrap up your Denmark trip here.

Billund's town center is just under five kilometers from here, and you've got options - grab a taxi or hop on a bus to get there. Or, if you're up for exploring more of Jutland's amazing attractions after LEGO House, renting a car in Billund Airport is a great idea.

Unfortunately, there's no direct train to Billund. The nearest stations are in Vejle, Kolding, or Esbjerg, so if you're getting around Denmark by train, you'll need to stop at one of these towns and switch to a bus.

Parking at LEGO House

The main garage for LEGO House, LEGO House Parkering, is conveniently located on Hovedgaden Street, roughly 200 meters from the entrance. It's a quick two- or three-minute walk from there. The first hour won't cost you a thing, but after that, it's 20 DKK an hour - not too bad for a few hours, but a bit pricey for the whole day.

Another option is the overflow parking lot on Granvej 9 Street, around 900 meters from LEGO House. It's free, but just a simple lot, not a garage. We parked there and actually appreciated the short walk - it was nice to stretch our legs a bit since we'd been pretty inactive that day. The walk only took about 10 minutes.

With loads of spaces at both locations, parking on the streets of Billund doesn't really make sense.

Travel Resources

Here you can find links to all the travel resources we use and which you might find helpful when planning your next holiday.

Accommodation: When looking for accommodation, we usually search hotels via Booking.com or Hostelworld.

Tours: Although we love to travel independently, some places are better to visit with a guided tour.

We prefer GetYourGuide for its easy-to-use interface and solid reputation. Another great alternative is Viator.

Rental Cars: When going on a road trip, we always use Rentalcars.com, a reliable site for booking a rental car in advance.

Flight Tickets: When looking for flight tickets, you can search Skyscanner to find the best price.

Travel Insurance: World Nomads and SafetyWing cover against risks of travel.

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