We're interested in going to the Lego House in Billund with our 2 kids (ages 15 and 12) while we're in Denmark. It would be most efficient time-wise for us to do it as a daytrip from Copenhagen since we only want to visit the Lego House and not Legoland. I realize it's 3 hours one way from Copenhagen but that seems feasible to us since we've done daytrips of that length here at home. We're thinking of doing the train/bus combo. Does anyone have any feedback on this? Most things I've read seem to discourage doing it as a daytrip, but I'm not sure if I'm missing something since it seems reasonable to us, even though it would be a long day (my kids are fine with long travel days so I'm not too concerned with them!)
Posted by
Schwerin
3223 posts
There are a lot of other sights and attractive destinations on the way, e. g. Odense or Zootopia close to Billund. So a rental car would make you more flexible if you want to make a wider focus maybe with overnights and a wider turn to Aarhus. Driving is very relaxed in Denmark - only Copenhagen is a little bit more big city and a car is not a good idea there.
If you want to stay focused on this one thing public transport is likely a good idea.
Another destination tip with teens closer to Copenhagen is Viking Museum with sail ship in Roskilde. More tips for families with kids.
Posted by
Hickory, NC USA
520 posts
Years ago I did Legoland as a daytrip with an 11 year old. It was fine.
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
7178 posts
While it's certainly possible to do it as a day trip, it is a lot of travel for a day. That's why I generally do not recommend it as a day trip. But it you don't feel like you need more than a few hours in Billund, why not?
Posted by
OP
117 posts
@MarkK, I was planning to go to Roskilde also! There are definitely more things to see but since we have limited time, we have to pick and choose for this trip!
I was thinking if we leave Copenhagen around 7am, we'll arrive in Billund around 10am (when the Lego House opens), and we could leave by 6pm and be back in Copenhagen around 9pm. That would give us around 8 hours in Billund which should be plenty of time for the Lego House! Might be easier than moving accommodations for a night or two.
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
7178 posts
If that schedule works for you and you prefer that to switching hotels, then why not do it? This is not an issue of right or wrong ways to travel, but it's about personal preference. Just keep in mind that if you're planning to have breakfast or dinner on the train, you need to bring it with you. You can't buy food on Danish trains.
Posted by
OP
117 posts
Ok thanks, that's good to know! We're just trying to maximize our time without getting bogged down by moving around and lots of transportation. We could move to Billund and then fly from there to Stockholm or take the night train from Copenhagen to Stockholm (which I believe you replied to on my other post - thank you!) so just trying to decide which makes the most sense! We usually prefer trains over flights though since it's a more relaxing way to travel so we're leaning towards that.
Posted by
Denmark
160 posts
You can do it as a day trip. You seem to be aware it will be a long day trip, but you're not missing any important information.
I can see DSB have added a note on their online booking, stating that the Billund - Vejle bus tend to be delayed due to traffic, and thus DSB recommend having a minimum of 15-20 minutes to transfer at Vejle. This would be especially important if you have an "Orange" ticket for your return journey, as this type of ticket is only valid on the specific train you purchased it for, and if your bus from Billund was late so you missed the train, then you will have to buy a new ticket for the next train.
You're right that you can also fly. I don't know if you have seen it or not, but SAS flies direct Billund - Stockholm on most (but not all) days.
Posted by
OP
117 posts
We were looking at the Billund-Stockholm flight with SAS! And thank you for the note about the orange ticket - that's good to know!