Trip to Billund with kids
Billund is Scandinavia's theme park heart: the original Legoland (1968), the spectacular LEGO House and the UNESCO site Kongernes Jelling just 25 km away. KLM flies direct from Schiphol in 1h09. Family trip from ca. €350 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Billund →Updated 8 August 2026
When is the best time to go?
May and September are ideal for a Billund trip: pleasant Danish weather (14 to 19 degrees), significantly shorter queues at Legoland and the lowest admission and hotel prices. July and August are warmer but also by far the busiest; expect waiting times of 45 to 90 minutes at popular attractions. Legoland is closed from November to mid-March.
What to do in and around Billund
- Legoland Billund The original Legoland park (1968) with roller coasters, boat rides, a spectacular LEGO miniature world and dedicated children's sections. Online tickets DKK 349 (ca. €47); combo with LEGO House DKK 649 (ca. €87).
- LEGO House The interactive LEGO experience centre in the centre of Billund, designed by Bjarke Ingels. Impressive for all ages. Online tickets DKK 249 (ca. €33).
- WOW Park Adventure park and activity centre 5 minutes from Legoland, popular as an extra day or rainy-day alternative. Day ticket ca. €25.
- Kongernes Jelling UNESCO World Heritage Site 25 km away (free): the famous runic stones of Harald Bluetooth (10th century) and the burial mound in the charming village of Jelling. Perfect day trip for culture lovers in the group.
- Givskud Zoo Safari-style zoo 25 km away, with a driving safari and a large monkey island. Day ticket ca. €25 per person.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
KLM flies direct from Schiphol (AMS) to Billund (BLL) in approximately 1h09, several times per week. Return ticket from ca. €145 when booked early. There is no direct flight from Eindhoven; travellers from the south of the Netherlands can drive (ca. 5 hours via A67 and E45) or travel via Schiphol. From Billund Airport, bus 143 reaches Legoland in 8 minutes for ca. €2.70. A taxi to the centre costs ca. €10-15. Billund itself is compact and most sights are within walking distance of the main hotels.
What does a family trip to Billund cost?
Admission is the biggest expense. Online Legoland ticket ca. €47 per person (children under 2 free; under 3 free when booked early). Hotels in Billund (2026): family room in budget hotel ca. €90-120 per night; the LEGOLAND Hotel (adjacent) ca. €200-280. Food in the park is expensive (snack ca. €15); a supermarket lunch saves considerably. A family of 4 for 2 nights including flights, hotel and Legoland tickets realistically costs ca. €350-500 per person.
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Frequently asked questions about Billund
When is the best time to visit Billund and Legoland?
May and September are ideal: pleasant weather (14 to 19 degrees), shorter queues at Legoland and the lowest prices. Avoid July and August (school holidays): that's when wait times are longest and prices highest.
How do I fly from the Netherlands to Billund?
KLM flies direct from Schiphol (AMS) to Billund (BLL) in approximately 1h09. There is no direct flight from Eindhoven. By car, Billund is reachable from North Brabant in approximately 5 hours via the A67 and E45.
What does a Legoland ticket cost in 2026?
A Legoland day ticket costs DKK 349 (ca. €47) per person when booked online. At the gate it is DKK 519 (ca. €70). The combo ticket Legoland plus LEGO House costs DKK 649 (ca. €87) online. Always book in advance for the lowest price.
What does a family trip to Billund cost?
A family of 4 pays for 2 nights including flights (AMS-BLL return), a budget hotel and 2 Legoland tickets ca. €350-450 per person. Admission is the biggest expense; food in the park is expensive.
What is the insider tip for Billund Legoland?
Go on Monday or Friday, not Tuesday or Wednesday: those are busiest because schools plan their outings then. Combine with a trip to Kongernes Jelling (25 km, free UNESCO site): the runic stones and burial mound of Harald Bluetooth that most visitors skip.
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