Legoland
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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.
Mini Land
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, and also models of the Statue of Liberty, Abu Simbel, 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.
There is also e.g. 4 roller coasters, the Lego Atlantis aquarium and the Lego Studios 4D theater.
The permanent shows are:
- Circus Duploni – circus show for kids at Duplo Land.
- Country and Western – the music group the Rattlesnakes in Legoredo Town.
- King´s Castle Show – action and stunt show at Mini Castle in Knight´s Kingdom.
- The Legoland Marching Band – the park’s marching band.
How to get there
Billund is served by the international airport. List of its destinations is here, list of airlines here.
Billund is connected to main Danish cities with bus lines. See the journey planner here.
Something else nearby
- Skulpturpark Billund – idyllic sculpture park nearby the town
- Lalandia – Water park and activity center for whole family
- The Vandel Museum – The museum of local heritage in Vandel, near Vejle
Text: Timo Hellman
Photos: With the CC licence / MPD01605, fdecomite, chocoborama, Matt Sachtler[/fusion_text]
