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Billund

Billund, a small yet vibrant town in Denmark, is globally recognized as the birthplace of the LEGO toy brand, embodying a unique combination of creativity and cultural richness. This town is much more than a haven for toy enthusiasts; it stands as a dynamic center of innovation and family-friendly activities. The atmosphere in Billund is lively and welcoming, ideal for both relaxation and exploration. The highlight of the town, the renowned LEGOLAND theme park, attracts families and LEGO fans worldwide, offering an unparalleled journey through a world constructed from millions of LEGO bricks. Besides LEGOLAND, Billund also offers serene natural landscapes, perfect for enjoying outdoor activities such as cycling and walking. The town is steeped in cultural heritage, evident in its architecture and local museums, which provide insights into Danish traditions and lifestyle. Despite its modest size, Billund's warm and inviting community makes it an enchanting destination for those seeking a blend of whimsical fun and a taste of Danish culture.

LEGO® House

Go on a car holiday in Denmark and find a real family holiday at Risskov. Drive yourself and why not start with a favourite in Billund. Visit and experience the new LEGO® House, which shares with visitors the story behind Lego and the inspiration behind the bricks that created so many possibilities and innovations. Opened in 2017, the new LEGO® House is 23 metres high and no less than 8,500 square metres with a 3,400 square metre basement, so there should be room for everyone and a few Lego bricks. Go on a summer or winter holiday with the whole family and explore Jutland on your own. There are many family-friendly trips at Risskov, so stop by.

Legoland

Find a cheap summer holiday at Risskov and drive yourself to Billund where the great experience is waiting. Find child-friendly hotels and get away on a cheap holiday to Legoland, which as always has plenty to offer. In the new ´Lego Ninjago World´ there are challenges to be met and overcome. Start as a ninja in Lloyd's Laser Maze, then take the ride over Cole's Climbing Wall, and the ultimate 'Lego Ninjago The Ride', the four elements of fire, lightning, earth and ice must be mastered to defeat 'The Great Devourer'. There are also options for cheap weekend breaks for the whole family, so start planning your next self-drive holiday with Risskov.

Give County Museum

At Give-Egnens Museum you can get up close to Danish history. The museum's permanent exhibitions consist of "Hedebondens gård", "Handel og håndværk", "Den gamle skolestue", "Tekstil og husflid" and "Niels Kjeldsen salen". You can also take a walk in the fields, the medicinal and herb garden, the kitchen garden and the apple orchard. In the forest there is a forest playground with a fireplace.

There are 2-3 special exhibitions a year with different themes. From the end of November until Epiphany you can also experience the museum's Christmas exhibition.

Lalandia

Take the whole family on a car holiday in Denmark and stop off at Lalandia in Billund, where you can experience all things watery; waterslides and wave pools, and for the grown-ups there are top-class wellness experiences. Find a cheap weekend break for the whole family at Risskov and come on a 'beach holiday' to Lalandia.

Karensminde Museum Farm

Find a cheap holiday in Denmark and take the family to visit the Karensminde Museum Farm, which is like stepping into another era. The farm is a visitor farm where work is done as it was done in the farm's heyday in the 1700s and 1800s.

The whole family can lend a hand when it comes to harvesting grain, picking up potatoes or milking, for example. Meanwhile, the old wood-burning stove is busy cooking.

At Karensminde there is plenty of opportunity to get close to the animals. For example, you can lend a hand when the sheep are sheared and the eggs are brought in from the hens. You can take a walk in the stable and look at the pigs, which often have piglets. In the green meadows you will find Mads the goat and the geese. The rabbits and guinea pig enjoy their cages and the cats lick the sun on the steps.

There are activities for the whole family at Karensminde all year round. Join us in the wood workshop where toys from the old days are made, in the warming room when potato printing and egg painting are done, or help in the kitchen when soup or jam is made. Find child-friendly hotels for your trip and take the whole family on an experience at Karensminde Museum Farm.

Givskud Zoo

In the middle of Jutland you will find Givskud Zoo. Go on safari with the whole family in your own car or on the safari bus and experience the exciting animals up close - just as if you were on the African savannah. Remember to keep the windows closed when the lions circle the car and when the zebras and giraffes pass by. You'll also find fun sea creatures, such as sea lions, and don't miss Denmark's largest dinosaur exhibit, with over 40 life-size specimens. The day will easily disappear when you are at Givskud Zoo.

Jelling Monuments

Go on a driving holiday in Denmark and discover the exciting history hidden all around the country. Find a cheap holiday at Risskov and take the whole family to Jelling, where you can visit the impressive Viking Age monument site. The Jelling monuments consist of two rune stones, two very large mounds, Europe's largest stone settlement and the marking of a 1.4 km long palisade fence that surrounds the entire area. Right in the middle of the monument is Jelling Church, a Romanesque stone church from 1100, where Gorm the Old was reburied in 2000. The small rune stone was erected by Gorm the Old and is the oldest testimony to the name of Denmark. For the same reason, the stone is called Denmark's name certificate. The large rune stone was erected by Harald Bluetooth and marks the transition from paganism to Christianity and is therefore also known as Denmark's baptismal certificate.

The monument is considered to be Europe's finest Viking monument and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.

Bluetooth technology, used for wireless communication in mobile phones and computers, is named after the Danish king, Harald Bluetooth, because of his ability to communicate between different factions. You can learn much more about the monument and the Viking Age at the Jelling Royal Experience Centre. It's free to visit both the monument area and the visitor centre, so with a cheap hotel stay from Risskov for the trip, you're set for a great day of Danish history! Find the perfect self-drive holiday with Risskov and learn more about our ancestors and cultural heritage in Jelling.

Christmas market in Ribe

December is a very special month in Ribe, where all the streets are decorated for Christmas. The perfect place to get into the Christmas shopping spirit. Take a stroll through the cosy streets of the old town, which are decked out with Christmas lights and decorations, and settle down in one of the cafés where you can warm up with a cup of coffee or cocoa. Ribe in December is an ideal place to spend a mini break or a long weekend and get a lot of Christmas shopping done.

Visit the Christmas market in Ribe, which is all about "Peter's Christmas". The classic tale of Peter's Christmas is Mathilde Cold F. Kjær's childhood story of her own Christmas in Ribe. Her childhood home, Porsborg, has now been converted into Ribe Tourist Office.

In Ribe, the Christmas market is built around Peter's Christmas, and in the town's cobbled streets, from November until Christmas, it is possible to walk around and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere in the fairytale Christmas market that forms the framework for Christmas traditions in the oldest market town in Scandinavia.

With a history that can be traced back to around 700, when the first trading post was built, there is plenty of history in the city. Many of the well-preserved buildings and houses are now listed, and together with Denmark's oldest town hall form a historic setting. The town hall dates back to 1496, and has served as the town hall since 1709.

The Christmas market in town consists of a number of stalls where it is possible to buy everything from Christmas confectionery, to traditional pretzels and gingerbread, as well as all sorts of alternative homemade Christmas gifts.

Christmas at Quedens Gaard in Ribe

Experience Christmas at the Old Merchant's Farm, which will be filled with old-fashioned Christmas spirit. A tour of the farm is an experience for all the senses, where the scents of all kinds of Christmas delights spread, while it will be possible to taste confectionery, pretzels and roasted almonds. If this is not enough Christmas spirit, it is also possible to see traditional old-fashioned crafts, braided Christmas hearts and other Christmas traditions.