A Local’s Guide to The LEGO House Home of the Brick in Billund Denmark
The LEGO House is located in a small and unassuming town called Billund, Denmark. Billund is actually the birthplace of LEGO, clear back in 1932, and is still the current home of The LEGO Group’s global headquarters.
We’ve lived in Billund, Denmark, for the last 7+ years as my husband is a model designer for The LEGO Group (yes, he designs the LEGO sets you buy in stores).
*Towards the bottom of the post, I’ll share some of my favorite LEGO sets that my husband has designed that are currently for sale… and be sure to read his guide: 8 Awesome LEGO Things You Need to See in Billund Denmark.
As you’re walking around Billund, be sure to keep a lookout, as you are bound to spot a LEGO designer!
Billund is not only the home of The LEGO House and The LEGO Group, but also home to the original LEGOland. If you plan to visit LEGOLAND, check out my guide: 15 Tips for Visiting LEGOLAND in Billund Denmark.
Over the years of living in Billund, we’ve visited The LEGO House COUNTLESS times. It’s definitely a must-see attraction for all LEGO fans and is worth the pilgrimage.
Even if you aren’t a massive LEGO fan, I still recommend a visit to The LEGO House. It’s such a unique place and the only one of its kind in the world.
This guide is to give you all of my local tips to make sure you have an amazing and memorable experience at The LEGO House.
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WHERE TO STAY:
😍 Refborg Hotel: Closest hotel to The LEGO House (2-minute walk). Breakfast included.
😍 Hotel LEGOLAND: For the full LEGO experience complete with LEGO-themed rooms. Can be pricey, but some people love it.
😍 Lalandia Cottages: For apartment-style accomodations and entrance to a large indoor waterpark.
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IS The Lego House Worth Visiting?
Definitely! The LEGO House is said to be The LEGO Group’s love letter to Billund (the town where the LEGO brick was created almost 100 years ago).
If you are an avid LEGO fan, I’d say that The LEGO House is a must-visit and should be added to your lifelong bucket list.
Even if you AREN’T a LEGO fan (I’d never built a LEGO set myself before visiting The LEGO House) it’s still a really unique, fun place to visit.
The LEGO museum in the basement (aka the ‘history collection’) is interesting to any history-lover, and the LEGO displays throughout The LEGO House are so impressive.
There are no plans to build a duplicate LEGO House anywhere else in the world so a trip to the birthplace of the LEGO brick is the only way to experience The LEGO House for yourself.
There is an entire documentary you can watch about the creation and building of The LEGO House in Denmark including interviews with Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen of the LEGO family and the architect Bjarke Ingels- it’s a great way to prepare for your visit! Click here to watch the documentary on YouTube.
The Best Time to Visit The LEGO House in Denmark
I’d recommend visiting The LEGO House in May/June or early September for the fewest crowds, along with the best weather.
Overall, the best time to visit Denmark is from May to September. The weather is nicer and the days are longer. However, no matter the time of year you visit, there are still high chances of rain. However, May toSeptember can have some really beautiful weather.
If possible, I’d steer clear of July and August as those are the busiest & most expensive travel months in Denmark/Europe.
In July and August, The LEGO House can get quite crowded, and tickets sell out. If that’s the only time that works for you, I recommend purchasing your tickets far in advance.
One important thing to know is that The LEGO House is NOT open every day of the year. For example, it’s closed for the days around Christmas, most of January, random days throughout March, and a couple of random days in May (just to name a few).
It’d be a huge bummer to have your entire trip to Denmark planned only to find out that The LEGO House isn’t even open while you’re here.
Before you buy your flights, check out this calendar on The LEGO House website to ensure it will be open.
You can visit The LEGO House in the winter, just ensure that it’s open before booking anything and know that the weather will be cold, dark, and rainy and LEGOLAND is closed for most of the winter (if you want to visit there as well).
How much Time Do I need in The Lego House?
I think that 4-5 hours is generally long enough to experience everything The LEGO House has to offer; however, avid LEGO fans could easily spend longer than that.
As a point of reference, I took my mom, who doesn’t enjoy building LEGO sets (although she appreciates LEGO), and she spent 3 hours building and exploring The LEGO House.
During the off-season, The LEGO House is generally open from 10 am- 4 pm (so 6 hours of play). During peak summer season, The LEGO House is occasionally open from 10 am- 7 pm (so 9 hours of play).
Many passionate fans wonder if two days are needed to really experience The LEGO House. I don’t think you need two days, however, you know yourself and if you want to build for a VERY long time at each different zone then you may want two days dedicated to The LEGO House.
The Lego House Vs Legoland
If you’re wondering if you should visit The LEGO House or LEGOland in Billund and you only have one day to do so, I’d recommend visiting The LEGO House.
You can visit LEGOland Parks all over the world; however, there is only one LEGO House and it’s this one in Billund.
I don’t recommend trying to fit both The LEGO House and LEGOland in one day (there’s definitely not enough time for that.) However, if you travel fast and really want to squeeze both into 1.5 days, you could try and do that (although it’s not ideal).
I’d recommend spending two full days in Billund, with one day at The LEGO House and one day at LEGOland, with a few stops at other Billund LEGO sites before and after the day’s main events.
If you want to add LEGOLAND to your Billund itinerary, check out my tips for visiting LEGOland in Billund.
If you’re visiting Billund with kids in the warmer months, I HIGHLY recommend adding a third day to your itinerary to visit WOW Park in Billund.
WOW Park is a huge, super fun outdoor play area in the forest in Billund. It’s so fun that it’s been the highlight of their trip for many family members who have come to visit us in Denmark. Click here to read my guide to WOW Park to learn more about it.
* You may have heard of LEGOland Discovery Centers in various cities throughout the world. Discovery Centers are indoor play experiences influenced by LEGOLAND targeted towards young children.
Although Discovery Centers are somewhat similar to The LEGO House, The LEGO House is superior and unique (in my opinion). The LEGO House is not just targeted towards young children but includes experiences that are interesting and fun for both young children and adults, and is a more expansive, fun, deep-dive into all things LEGO designed on a higher level than Discovery Centers.
How to get to The LEGO House: Home of the Brick
HOW TO GET TO THE LEGO HOUSE FROM BILLUND AIRPORT
Many people choose to fly into Copenhagen and visit The LEGO House on a greater Danish road trip. However, you can also fly directly into Billund.
The Billund airport is pretty well-connected to other cities in Europe, and you can even fly from the US to Billund with just one layover in a city like Amsterdam or Frankfurt (we do it often).
From the airport, you can either rent a car, take a taxi, take the bus, or a take the free city shuttle (only runs in July and August once per hour).
There is a taxi line right outside the airport, and the short ride into the town’s center costs around $30.
Buses in Billund aren’t well connected to the town’s main sites & hotels. However, from the airport you can take the bus to Billund Centeret, which is just a 2-minute walk from The LEGO House.
Purchase your bus ticket at the ticket machine before exiting the airport, as only Danish Kroner are accepted on the bus itself. You can read more about taking the bus from the Billund Airport here.
The bus costs about 24 DKK ($4) per adult or 12 DKK ($2) per child.
If you want to visit anywhere outside of Billund, I highly recommend renting a car because public transit from Billund can be very time-consuming.
HOW TO GET TO THE LEGO HOUSE FROM COPENHAGEN
By Car: If you’re flying into Copenhagen and want to visit The LEGO House, I recommend renting a car to make a roadtrip out of your experience and stopping at places like the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum and Egeskov Castle (an amazing place for kids).
By Public Transit: Taking a Flix Bus from Copenhagen to Billund is the most straightforward (and potentially cheapest) way to reach Billund. However, the schedule can be limited. You can check out Flix Bus here.
If you want to take the train from Copenhagen to Billund, you’ll get on at København H Station (Copenhagen Central) and get off at Vejle Station (2-2.5 hours). Then you’ll take a bus from Vejle Central to Billund Centeret (45 minutes).
Tickets are usually less expensive if you book weeks in advance, and you can book them on DSB.dk.
Where to Stay Near The LEGO House in Billund
The closest hotel to The LEGO House is Refborg Hotel. It’s just a 2-minute walk to The LEGO House and includes breakfast.
If you want the full LEGO experience, you can book a room at Hotel Legoland. Hotel Legoland is one of the pricier options in Billund; however, it does have totally LEGO-themed rooms, which are a hit with the kids, plus it comes with breakfast.
If you’re like us and prefer more apartment-style accommodations, I recommend Lalandia Cottages. These cottages are very nice and are connected to Lalandia Family Holiday Park, which means you have access to the indoor water park (which is actually pretty cool).
There are also a few good Airbnbs in Billund; however, many of them may not be within walking distance of The LEGO House, but it’s worth looking!
19 Things to do at The LEGO House in Billund
Here I’ll give you an overview of all of the main activities at The LEGO House. The official LEGO House website surprisingly doesn’t have very much information about each activity available. Instead, they talk generically about ‘The 4 Experience Zones’.
In my opinion, describing the LEGO House as having 4 Experience Zones undersells how much there is to do, because those 4 Experience Zones are comprised of 15+ different fun and engaging LEGO building activities.
Most of the activities I talk about below are a part of ‘The Experience Zones’ plus I’m also including additional fun things to do and see at The LEGO House.
Without a valid ticket, you can still experience The Lego Shop, some of the rooftop terraces, and the cafe/restaurant. Everything else requires a valid ticket.
You cannot enter before the reserved time on your ticket (it’s a machine that scans it so it won’t let you through). However, you can enter at any time after your reserved time and exit and re-enter as many times as you desire.
1. The LEGO House History Collection (LEGO Museum)
The LEGO History Collection is the only official public LEGO museum in the world (wow!). It’s located in the basement of The LEGO House and can be easy to miss (so add a mental reminder right now to make sure you see it).
In the LEGO House History Collection (or as I like to call it, The LEGO Museum), you’ll learn how almost 100 years ago, a small carpentry shop in rural Denmark became one of the biggest toy brands in the world.
You get to walk through a timeline of the history of The LEGO Group and see original wooden toys along with hundreds of iconic LEGO sets.
The History Collection also features a ‘digital vault’ featuring ALL of the LEGO sets ever made. On a screen, you can search by year and scroll through set images to find your favorite past sets.
The History Collection has some nice accessibility features for those with visual impairments, with opportunities to touch and feel different items.
It only takes about 30 minutes (longer or shorter depending on your interest) to experience the History Collection and seeing it will give you an even greater appreciation for the rest of your experience at The LEGO House.
The main staircase you see upon entering The LEGO House (that wraps around the giant LEGO tree) does NOT take you to the History Collection (it takes you directly up to the experience zones). To visit the History Collection, you must either take the elevator down or the staircase next to the elevator down to the basement.
2 .The Tree of Creativity
The Tree of Creativity is the first thing you see as you enter The LEGO House. The staircase that leads to the experience zones wraps around it.
The tree is one of the largest LEGO brick sculptures in the world made up of made up of a whopping 6,316,611 LEGO bricks (that’s over 6 million bricks!) and is over 50 ft (15 meters) tall.
3. The Masterpiece Gallery
The Masterpiece Gallery is a beautiful LEGO gallery located at the top of the staircase that winds around the Tree of Creativity.
It includes 3 large, colorful dinosaurs created with Duplo, Technic, and System brick,s plus stunning LEGO models created by Adult Fans of LEGO from around the world (or AFOLS as they are known in the LEGO community).
This is another one of my favorite areas of the LEGO House- the models on display are just so intricate and beautiful. Plus, the models on display are rotated throughout the year so that more fans from around the world have the chance to have their work displayed in The LEGO House.
4. Rainbow Waterfall LEGO Building Area
A massive rainbow LEGO waterfall meets you with multiple bins of colored LEGO bricks for you to build creatively. You may be tempted to spend hours here, but remember, there are 15+ other fun activities to experience as well!
Something fun is that employees of The LEGO house are known to keep some of their favorite builds from this area to display in a glass case nearby. Ask them about it!
5. Seasonal LEGO Building Activity
In the corner room next to the rainbow LEGO waterfall is a rotating, semi-guided building experience. They may be making LEGO pumpkins in October, fun critters in the summer months, or something Christmasy in December.
After your build, you can display it on the shelves in the same area (unfortunately, you won’t be taking it home).
6. Rainbow Duplo Pit (for Toddlers)
The rainbow DUPLO pit is located right next to the large rainbow waterfall building area and is a great place to hang out with your little ones.
There are all sorts of DUPLO bricks for making buildings, and usually many animals and other accessories for some fun storytelling.
Keep in mind, jumping into a DUPLO pit sounds much more fun than it actually is 😆.
7. LEGO Race Car Building
The LEGO race car building area is definitely my son’s favorite area to play. There are two tracks, one race track and one jumping track, accompanied by all of the LEGO pieces you need to build a great LEGO car.
We’ve spent hours in this area, and it’s quite a popular spot in The LEGO House.
Once you are done, you can take a picture of your car and display it on the shelves nearby.
8. Design with Prompt & Present Your Ideas
The ‘design with a prompt’ experience at The LEGO House is definitely my daughter’s favorite. You scan your wristband and are given a random prompt from a Minifigure with something to build.
An example prompt may be ‘design a boat with wings that is environmentally friendly’.
After building, you take your design over to a spot with another digital Minifigure, take a picture of your creation, and record your voice describing what your design is, and the Minifigure responds.
A photo of your design is then displayed on the large screen towering over the entire build area.
It’s so fun! We’ve spent so much time in this area because I think the kids love having some design parameters to help with their creativity.
9. Remote Control Honey Bee Robot Expedition
In the remote control honey bee robot expedition, you control a LEGO Technic robot from a screen and guide it to dgitally dig holes and plant and water flowers for honeybees to be able to make more honey.
Sometimes there is a short wait for this experience, as there is a limited number of robots.
10. Duplo Train Play Area (For Toddlers)
The DUPLO train area is full of everything you need to make an epic DUPLO train track with both push and battery-powered DUPLO trains.
It’s located right next to the ‘build with a prompt’ experience.
11. Minifigure Building
If you love Minifigures, this is the spot for you! The Minifigure building area has multiple large bins of different Minifigure bodies and accessories.
After you create your perfect Minifig, you can take a picture of it as if it were on the cover of a LEGO minifigure magazine.
12. Stop-Motion LEGO Animation Movies
You can make your own short, LEGO stop-motion animation in the ‘story lab’. You are assigned a small booth with a pre-set scene and multiple Minifigures and accessories to create the shots you want.
After you are done, your movie is saved to the code on your wristband so you can access and download it later.
13. Large LEGO City Display
An impressive spot in The LEGO House is the massive LEGO City display. There are all sorts of fun, unique builds to admire and discover fun things hidden within.
In this area, the lighting changes from day to night, and the display lights up with life and lights.
You could spend a very long time observing every tiny detail in these massive builds. They’re so cool to see!
14. Dancing Creations with Emotions
One of my son’s other favorite spots is this area where you build a fun LEGO face on a flat plate and then choose a special brick indicating a specific emotion to include with your build.
You slide your plate into a machine that gives your creation LEGO arms and legs, and then it dances on the big screen with fun music in the style of the emotion you chose.
15. Create Your Own LEGO Flowers
Create your own flowers under a sea of LEGO butterflies. In this experience, you have various LEGO pieces and stems to create as many flowers as your heart desires.
16. Smaller Duplo Pit (For Toddlers)
Right between the flower-making experience and the LEGO aquarium is another small, DUPLO pit.
17. Make your Own Fish in the LEGO Aquarium
My favorite activity at The LEGO House is the LEGO aquarium experience! Here you can make a small, flat LEGO fish, take its picture, and then see it turn into a digital LEGO fish that starts swimming in the digital fish tank!
Your fish keeps swimming in the fish tank as more and more LEGO fish are added. It’s so fun. We’ve spent a lot of time in this area making fish after fish after fish and watching them swim around the digital aquarium.
18. See how LEGO Bricks are made & pick up your Own 6 Bricks
With just six LEGO bricks, 915,103,765 unique combinations can be made (that’s over 9 million combinations!). And upon exiting The LEGO House, you can get a card with your name and an image of your unique LEGO combination that no one else visiting The LEGO House has gotten!
Right where you get your six bricks, you can see a real-life factory machine that makes LEGO bricks! You can see the LEGO bricks popping out of the brick moulds, transported down conveyor belts, weighed, and even packaged.
You get your own small pack of six red bricks along with a card with your unique combination that is specially generated just for you!
20. Rooftop Terraces at The LEGO House
You have to save time to experience the amazing rooftop terraces at The LEGO House (especially on a sunny day). There are multiple fun playgrounds and great views of the main LEGO Campus (where the magic happens).
My favorite part is the white rooftop with studs like a massive LEGO brick that you can climb on.
Most of the rooftop terraces, including the top terrace with the white LEGO studs, are accessible WITHOUT an entrance ticket to The LEGO House and are open and accessible within LEGO House opening hours.
To reach the rooftops, you can climb either the blue or yellow colorful staircases on the outside of The LEGO House (you can’t miss them) or you can take an elevator from the main square inside The LEGO House.
A few small rooftop playgrounds are accessible from within The LEGO House and are a great spot to take your kids if they need a break from the noise or from LEGO building.
Additional Experiences AT THE LEGO HOUSE
Lego Masters Academy at The LEGO House
LEGO Masters Academy is a guided 75-minute experience in English for those ages 5+ available at The LEGO House for an additional fee. Building techniques are taught in a fun and exciting atmosphere for beginners to advanced builders.
To learn more about LEGO Masters Academy, click here.
Spots are limited, so you must book on the website in advance.
LEGO Factory Tours, ‘Meet a Designer’ Events & More in Billund, Denmark
A very common question is, ‘Can I tour a LEGO factory in Billund?” and the answer is, yes (sometimes).
The LEGO House offers various tours and experiences throughout the year. You can have an exclusive experience at The LEGO House with an exclusive guided tour of a LEGO Factory in Billund.
Or you can book a special multi-day LEGO experience in Billund (LEGO Inside Tour) with exclusive access to multiple areas that are usually closed off to the public and even a special building experience with real-life LEGO designers.
You can see all of the upcoming events and tour options on The LEGO House website here.
LEGO Store at The LEGO House
The LEGO House has a LEGO store on the main floor. In The LEGO House LEGO store, you can find all of your favorite LEGO themes, along with exclusive sets that are ONLY available at The LEGO House.
This LEGO store also has an exclusive make your own minifigure factory with exclusive LEGO House accessories and a ‘mosaic maker’ where you can purchase your own mosaic portrait.
If you’re curious, you can check out some of the LEGO models my husband has recently designed:
- Disney Castle
- Snow White Cottage
- Beauty and the Beast Castle
- Lilo and Stitch Beach House
- Maleficent’s Dragon & Aurora’s Castle
- Wicked Glinda & Elphaba’s Dormitory
- Disney Advent Calendar 2024
Where to Eat AT THE LEGO HOUSE
The LEGO House is home to two eateries: Mini Chef and Brickaccino. They are both located in the main square and accessible without an entrance ticket to The LEGO House. You can exit the Experience Zones to eat and go back in to keep playing, no problem.
Mini Chef:
Eating at Mini Chef is all about the experience. First, you order your meal with four LEGO bricks representing specific menu items. Then, you scan the order at your table. When your food is ready, you pick up your food from the counter from a twirling conveyor belt that ends at two LEGO robots.
Mini Chef is much more expensive than Brickaccino, but many people find it worth it for the experience. Currently, an adult meal is around $28, and a kids’ meal is around $16.
If you are visiting during peak season, you’ll need to book a table at Mini Chef as they fill up in advance.
Brickaccino:
Brickaccino is my favorite place to eat at The LEGO House. The prices are reasonable and the service is quick.
You can buy yummy paninis, salads, bowls, smoothies, cold/warm drinks, and lots of snacks and sides (including fruits and vegetables). They also have vegan and gluten-free options.
Bring Your Own Picnic:
The LEGO House also allows you to bring in your own food. The main square is full of picnic tables and you’re free to picnic at any of them.
LEGO HOUSE FAQS
Is there luggage storage at The LEGO House?
Yes, there is! Near the restrooms are free lockers for storing your valuables. Some are large enough to fit luggage.
Is there a baby room at The LEGO House for changing/feeding?
Yes! There are changing tables in many bathrooms along with a specific baby room on the main floor with a chair for feeding and a microwave.
Can I enter The LEGO House earlier than my reserved time on my ticket?
Before your reserved ticket time, you can access most of the rooftop terraces, the eateries and the LEGO Shop, however, you cannot access the main activities suchas the Experience Zones, the Masterpiece Gallery, the History Collection etc. You must scan your wristband at a machine to enter the main part of The LEGO House and it won’t grant you access before your reserved time. However, you can enter at any time after and exit and re-enter as much as you’d like.
Can I go back into the LEGO House if I leave?
Yes! You can exit and re-enter as often as you’d like while your ticket is still valid.
Is winter a good time to visit The LEGO House in Denmark?
The winter usually means a quieter, less-crowded Lego House; however, the winter weather in Denmark is quite cold, rainy, and dreary. If you want to visit LEGOLAND along with your visit to The LEGO House, I recommend visiting from May to September.
Are there any special accommodations made for people with special needs visiting The LEGO House?
Yes! Read more about accessibility/accommodations on The LEGO House website here.
Are strollers allowed in The LEGO House?
Yes! The LEGO House is stroller-friendly; however, you will have to use the elevator to reach the different floors rather than taking the staircase that wraps around the Tree of Creativity.
Do I get to take home anything I build at The LEGO House?
Unfortunately, no. However, you do get to take home a bag of six red bricks along with a card with your unique 6-brick combination that nobody else has!
And that’s everything I think you need to know before visiting The LEGO House in Billund, Denmark! Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions, and I’ll be sure to get back to you.
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Carolyn
My son (22 year old lego obsessive kid) and I will be in Billund in May. We are trying to decide how long to spend at Legoland/Legohouse. We can be at the park/house by 12pm on Sunday, a full day Monday and Tuesday, and will we need another full day on Wednesday? The parks and house have limited hours 10a-4pm. He is worried that 6hrs is not enough time to fully experience and spend time building with Legos at Legohouse. If we spent the partial Sunday and a full day at Legohouse, would that be enough? Would one full day (again 10-4p) be enough at Legoland? or should we spend Sunday/Monday at Legoland and Tuesday/Wed at Legohouse?
jenessa
CarolynHey Carolyn! Sounds like a great trip 🙂 Timing of course depends on personal preference so that being said I think he may like 1.5 days at the LEGO House and the other day at Legoland. If he wants to build at every one of the experiences at The LEGO House plus see the museum in the basement and check out the rooftop it can take awhile 🙂 I think one day at Legoland would be enough especially since I’m assuming you wouldn’t be doing as many of the rides for small kids. Have a great trip!
Alma
Hello, we have tickets to visit Lego House with 12-12:15 entry time. We would like to have lunch at the Mini Chef during our visit. Is it possible to leave and have a meal at the Mini Chef, say around 1:30, then go back in to complete our visit to the Lego House? In short, do they allow re-entry, after a quick meal at the Mini Chef the same day? Thanks for your helpful guide!
jenessa
AlmaHey Alma 🙂 Yes, you can go out and in as many times as you would like after your entry time just by scanning your wristband. Have a great time!
Pao
Hi Janessa! What a complete and wonderful guide! I am trying to purchase tickets from the website and it asks me to pick an entry hour:
Experience Zones, entry between 10:30 – 10:45
Does that mean that we can only enter to the experience zones at that time slot? Or is it just the time we can enter the whole Lego House? I got confused. There are 5 time slots in the morning and 1 in the afternoon… thanks a lot!
jenessa
PaoHey Pao 🙂 Glad to hear it’s been helpful. Your entrance time is just for the entire LEGO House. They just call the part that you enter ‘the experience zones’. Have fun!
Susanne
Hello! My family and I have two days in Billund, is it worth it to go to the LEGO House for two days or one at that house and the other at Legoland? Thanks 🙂
jenessa
SusanneHey Susanne! I think one full day at the LEGO House is enough 🙂 You could go to Legoland or if your kids like outdoor play, WOW Park is really amazing. Have fun!
Jonah
Our family is going to go to the LEGO House as super LEGO fans for at least one day, but we have another day in Billund. Is there enough stuff to do at the LEGO House for anther full day or would you suggest going to Legoland or something else in the Billund area? Thanks 🙂
jenessa
JonahHey Jonah! I would suggest one day for LEGO House and the other day spent either at Legoland or WOW Park if your kids like outdoor play. If you have a car and are looking for a good day trip, the west coast beaches are beautiful on a warm day (like Henne Strande or Blåvand). Have fun!
Amanda
Hi, Jenessa! I *think* I’ve convinced my husband to make the drive from CPH to Billund at the start of our holiday in CPH (visiting from Seattle, BTW). Our flight get in at 6:20 and I am hoping we can be on the road by 7:00 am (no checked bags; just need to grab the rental car). Hoping to make it to LEGO House by the opening at 10 am. Do you know if we reserve a 10 am entry if there is a grace period? I can’t find any info on the website about a grace period, so I’m hoping you have some insider info. Google maps indicates it could take 2.5-3.5 hours, and I am afraid we might miss our entry. Maybe we should play it safe and choose 11 am? Thanks for this awesome post!
jenessa
AmandaHey Amanda! The automatic machines won’t let you enter BEFORE your alloted time, but you can enter anytime AFTER your allotted time. I would be pretty shocked if were are able to get to the LEGO House by 10 am, so I think an 11 am entry time would be totally fine. Let me know if you have any other questions 🙂
Emily
Hi, Jenessa! My family of six will be in Billund for the day in June. My children are older and are more interested in the history collection and visiting the store. We don’t need tickets for the four experience zones (as fun as they look!). I see that you can visit Lego House without tickets, but I wasn’t sure if we could have access to the history collection if we don’t have tickets. Any thoughts? Thank you!
jenessa
EmilyHey Emily! Correct, you can visit the LEGO House store and the roof of the LEGO House without a ticket. However, everything else (including the history collection) requires a ticket. Keep in mind that the LEGO Store is not super big (especially compared to large stores in big cities) and I think once you get to the LEGO House you’re going to want to have the full experience. I have taken many adults to the LEGO House who are not necessarily even LEGO fans and they have spent HOURS in all of the different experience zones. If your kids feel like it would be a childish experience- let them know it won’t be. There are also fan-made creations throughout the entire LEGO house including in the gallery on the top floor that are really neat to see (which requires a ticket). Let me know if you have any other questions!
Rebecca
Hello, thanks for all this information! We have a Lego-obsessed 13-year-old and want to visit Lego House at the start or end of our time in Europe this summer. Our options are a Monday in late June (June 24) or a Saturday in early July (July 6). Is it likely to be a lot more crowded on the Saturday in July, enough to change the experience of visiting? Thanks from California, US!
jenessa
RebeccaHey Rebecca! I would say the July visit will be a bit busier than the June visit (especially since it’s a Saturday) but either way you’ll have a great time:) Enjoy!
Robin
Do you think there is much difference between days of the week to visit Lego House in early August, or will it be equally crowded on a Sunday as say a Tuesday>
jenessa
RobinI think it will be pretty similar- you’ll just want to make sure purchase your tickets in advance either way because they are known to sell out that time of year ( a few weeks in advance should be plenty of time time).
Yvette
When is the best time apart from summer to visit Lego House? I want to visit early next year
thanks 😊
jenessa
YvetteHey Yvette! If you only plan to visit the Lego House and aren’t looking to do other things in Billund or Denmark then anytime of year is a great time. You’ll just want to make sure you check the opening hours on the Lego House website because it’s sometimes closed on random days in the winter/spring. If you are wanting to visit other things in Billund or Denmark I’d wait to come as close to summer as possible, maybe April at the earliest. The closer to summer the higher chances of better weather. Have a great time!
Vikki
We are thinking about a cruise that stops in Aarhus-is it possible to get to the Lego house from there? The cruise line offers an excursion to Legoland, but this looks wayyyyy better! Thank you!
jenessa
VikkiHey Vikki! Sounds like a fun time! Getting to Billund from Aarhus via public transit is a bit tricky since we don’t have a train station in Billund, so it requires a combination of a train and bus and will take about 2.5+ hours one way. You could get a taxi from Aarhus to billund that will take just over an hour (but will be quite expensive both ways). Another idea is that if the excursion to legoland does not include tickets to legoland, you could book it for the transport and then walk to lego house which is about 15-20 minutes walk away from legoland. Good luck!
Dominique
Thanks for this awesome guide! Do you have any suggestions of great places to eat in Billund outside of the Lego facilities?
jenessa
DominiqueHey Dominique. You’re welcome! I hope you have a great trip to Billund. Most of the restaurants in Billund have a similar menu serving a plethora of dishes that include pizza, pasta, steak and burgers (aimed to satisfy tourists coming from all over Europe). Gastropub is one of the newer restaurants, however, it’s quite pricey for something as simple as a burger but it does have a nice atmosphere. Atami is a popular sushi/chinese food establishment. And if you are looking for something cheap and quick, try Billund Grill. They serve hamburgers and traditional Danish hot dogs. Best of luck!
Amanda
Such a helpful great post. Thank you!
jenessa
AmandaHey Amanda! Great to hear 🙂 I hope you have a great trip to The LEGO House!
Megan
Hi – We are visiting Billund in July for 1 day to visit the Lego House. How much time do you recommend for the Lego House with a 5-year-old? Thanks!
jenessa
MeganHey Megan! If your 5-year-old really likes LEGO and loves playing, you could spend the whole day there (10 am- 4 pm). I’d recommend getting there at opening and just see how it goes 🙂
Dawn Wright
Thank you for all of this amazing information!I would like to visit LEGO House in 2024 but their website doesn’t indicate any open dates. I’ve signed up for their newsletter, but do you know how far in advance they make tickets available? Thanks so much!
jenessa
Dawn WrightHey Dawn- Sounds fun! Looks like their calendar currently goes 6 months out so I’d imagine the tickets will be available about 6 months before your visit. Have fun!
Mel Ruiz
Thanks so much for your information! If we have the earliest ticket time (10am), how early would you recommend we arrive to ensure we are ready to enter by 10am?
jenessa
Mel RuizHey Mel- you shouldn’t need to arrive much earlier than 10. However, if you want to arrive early, the doors open at 9:30 am to the LEGO Store and the small cafe there. Have fun!
Susan Taylor
Thanks so much for all the amazingly useful information! I think I would like to fly into Billund. Can you please advise on how to best get to Copenhagen from Billund? Do the trains and busses work daily? Can you advise of days and times they don’t operate? I have a cruise I need to get to in Copenhagen and don’t want to be stranded. There seems to be lots of information on getting “to” Billund but not much on the reverse trip to Copenhagen.
jenessa
Susan TaylorHey Susan- sounds like a great plan to visit Billund before your cruise departs. You will need to take a bus from Billund Center to Vejle and then catch the train from Vejle Station to Copenhagen Central Station (København H). I like to use the public transit feature on GoogleMaps to help me plan a route- You can put Billund to Copenhagen and it will help give you some ideas. If you need to travel extremely early or late the bus may not be running. Another option is to search FlixBus from Billund to Copenhagen or Vejle to Copenhagen. Flixbus has a much more limited schedule but if you can catch one from the Billund Airport to Copenhagen it would be much more simple plus ticket prices are usually really inexpensive. Good luck!
iveta muizniece
Hello Jenessa!
Thank you for reply on previous question:)
I have another one:) They are talking about downloading pictures from visit. Does it mean someone takes pictures of you and you pay to download them? Can I use my own phone to take pictures in experience zones?
Thank you.
jenessa
iveta muiznieceThere’s nobody taking pictures of you at the Lego House, but they do have a few kiosks throughout where you can scan your wristbrand and have a photo taken of your lego creation (or similar things like that). You can definitely take all of your own photos (and you should!).
iveta muizniece
jenessaThank you very much for info:0
Izz
Hi!!!! finding your blog post was the best thing!! I’m planing a trip to Copenhagen and Billund in June, with the kids, very exited lego lovers, the the train website doesn’t seem to work right now , but I’ll keep trying.
What do you think of staying in Lalalandia and visiting Lego House, my kids are 12 and 8.
thanks so much!!
jenessa
IzzI’m happy to hear it’s been helpful to you 🙂 Sounds like you will have a great time! Staying at Lalandia could be a good option 🙂 You may have a bit of a walk to the Lego House from the Lalandia Cottages, but it is close to Legoland if you also plan to visit there. If you stay at Lalandia you’ll also get admission to their indoor waterpark which is really fun. Have a great time!
iveta muizniece
Hi Jenesse!
Could you please tell me about lockers in Lego House? If we come straight from airport, will there be enough space to leave bags, jackets?
Thank you:)
jenessa
iveta muiznieceHi there! You can definitely come straight from the airport. The standard-sized lockers would fit a large backpack or small duffel but the double-sized lockers which are on the back row would fit a large suitcase or two carry-ons. Have a great time!
Lauren
I would love “Pro-tips” for traveling and visiting with special needs children, 1 who is autistic. Tips about areas that could be overwhelming, sensory friendly activities, how/when to avoid longer lines, less busy times of the year, areas where we can calm down and decompress, are there multi-day passes, any other accommodations?
Thanks!
jenessa
LaurenHey Lauren, I hope you come to Billund and that you have a great time 🙂 The LEGO House has a sunflower lanyard you can pick up from reception which is made specifically for those with ‘invisible disabilities’ which helps employees know to be mindful and look out for any extra help you may need. You can read more about it here. I’d steer clear of visiting all weekends and the entire month of July. Plus all other Danish school holiday weeks which are a week in October, February, April, and May (you can find the specific dates by googling Danish School holidays for year X (input the year you’re visiting). If you plan to visit Legoland as well, all of the same tips apply.
The history collection in the basement of The LEGO House is a dark and usually very quiet area. It’s one of the very few non-stimulating areas of LEGO House and a great place to go to get away from the noise when needed. There are also outdoor playgrounds throughout the LEGO House you can access if you need some fresh hair and to get some wiggles out. Therearen’t usually too many people using them. I’m not sure what classifies as a sensory-friendly activities, but the entire LEGO House is very hands on with Lego bricks.
If you want the full LEGO experience you can stay at the Legoland hotel or if you have a car, there are a few Airbnbs in the area where you’ll be able to save a lot of money by make a short drive into Billund.
You can find all of the ticket combinations here. An annual pass may be worth it if you plan to visit 2+ times.
Jamie Grant
Jenessa, is there an option to tour or view the manufaturing or design areas? My son is now 18 and preparing to go to engineering school and would love to see how they are actually made and all the machines that make the bricks!
jenessa
Jamie GrantHey Jamie! The LEGO House has one brick-making machine where you can see lego bricks being made (plus you get to keep a pack of 6-bricks made from that machine as a free souvenir). However, if you want a factory tour you can book the LEGO Fan Tour or the LEGO Insider Tour on the Lego House website (it’s under the ‘what’s on’ tab). Have a great time!
Amy
Is it possible to ship our purchases back the the United States directly from the LEGO House? Trying to figure out the best way to get them home without hurting them 🙂 or paying a fortune for baggage.
jenessa
AmyHey Amy- Unfortunately, it is not possible to ship back to the US from the LEGO House. If you don’t mind about losing the boxes, you can always take the LEGO bags and instructions out of the box and you’ll be able to fit much more in your luggage. Good luck!
Abi
Do you happen to know if you can use the City Pass X-Large to get from Copenhagen to the Lego House (city center)?
jenessa
AbiHey Abi 🙂 No, the City Pass X-Large does not include Billund (Where the Lego House is located). If you want to travel by public transit to Billund you will need to buy a train ticket from DSB.dk (or from the DSB app) from København H (Copenhagen Central) to Vejle St. You will then need to take a bus from Vejle St. to Billund Centret. The entire journey will take about 3.5-4 hours. I recommend buying the train ticket from Copenhagen to Vejle as far in advance as possible as the ticket prices do increase as you get closer to departure. However, if you rent a car and drive it take about 3 hours and there are great places to visit along the way like the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum or Egeskov Castle. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Des
AbiThoughts about visiting between Xmas and NYE? Seems it will be closed all if January? Kids are 6&8
jenessa
DesHey Des, if you will be visiting Denmark just to see The LEGO House- then a visit between Christmas and New Years would be no problem! However, if you are making a big trip and want to see more of Denmark, I would personally choose either earlier in December so that you can also catch the Christmas festivities in Copenhagen. Or I’d choose to come in the spring/summer to be able to also visit Legoland along with the LEGO House.
Carolyn
Hello! Where do you recommend staying? Thank you!
jenessa
CarolynHey Carolyn 🙂 If you want the full LEGO experience, you could always book at the Hotel Legoland (you don’t need to be visiting the park to stay there). The best budget option in Billund is Zleep Hotel which is right near the airport.And great apartment-style accommodations are Lillevang Apartments, however, you would probably want a car if you are to stay here. Best of luck!