The Ultimate Family-Friendly Denmark Itinerary (6 Days, No Car Required)
Family Friendly Denmark Itinerary
This Denmark itinerary is perfect for families who want LEGO magic, walkable cities, and easy public transportation, without renting a car. Denmark is incredibly kid friendly, safe, and simple to navigate, even with kids in tow!
Getting There
Families can fly directly into Billund, home of LEGO, or connect through Europe.
On our trip:
• Outbound: KLM via Amsterdam into Billund
• Return: Direct Copenhagen to Chicago on SAS
Both flights were booked entirely on points, making this an amazing option for families wanting to stretch their travel budget.
Day 1: Arrive in Billund + LEGO House
Fly into Billund and head straight to LEGO House. There are taxis waiting at the airport to take you to Lego House. Pretty much every person that flies into Billund is there for Lego so there are always taxis waiting. I think the ride was 10-15 mins and we paid $20.
This experience is just as fun for adults as it is for kids and is so creative and unique.
You will get a wrist band to wear and all the activities you do at Lego will be saved on it so you can access them later. Each person also gets their own custom bag of 6 Lego pieces. You will also get a card with your unique configuration for those 6 Legos. We brought these home and used them as a Christmas ornament!
You literally can spend all day here! I highly recommend staying open to close.
For lunch make sure to eat at Mini Chef!!! It's such a cool experience! You actually place your order by using Lego bricks!! Each color has its own food. You "build" it on a small Lego sheet and then insert it into the computer on your table. The Lego's mini figures then "make" your meal and it's delivered out to you by robots! The computer at your table lets you know when the order is done and you go grab it from the robots. The whole experience was SO FUN! I have videos in my "Denmark" highlight on my Instagram page!
PRO TIP: You need to book this experience in advance! As soon as we knew our dates for Lego I booked the restaurant. It's a little on the high side for lunch, I think we paid over $100 total. But you can have as many extras of the sides that you want. They didn't tell us this until after we ate. So we actually ordered all our sides again, ate some more, and took the leftovers in our backpacks! In the end the cost was totally worth it and if we went back to Lego House again we would gladly eat here again.
Day 2: LEGOLAND or Lalandia + Travel to Copenhagen
Spend the morning at either LEGOLAND or Lalandia Water Park, depending on your family’s vibe. We flew into Billund and left the same day. It was a LONG day. I don't recommend doing it that way. I added in staying a night in Billund so you can have a little bit of a rest before you start your long travel day to Copenhagen. We didn't get to do Legoland or Lalandia when we were there but both look amazing!!!
In the afternoon, begin your journey to Copenhagen:
• Take a bus located right near LEGO House (about 30 minutes) You'll need cash!
• Transfer to a train for the three hour ride into Copenhagen
• From there, take a short local train or metro to your hotel stop
Day 3: Copenhagen – Easy Exploring + Playgrounds Everywhere
Copenhagen is one of the most family friendly cities we’ve ever visited. There are playgrounds everywhere, even right in the city center, making it easy for kids to burn off energy while you explore.
Spend the day wandering Nyhavn, strolling along the canals, stopping at playgrounds, and enjoying the relaxed pace of the city.
There are amazing restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops on every corner.
Day 4: Tivoli Gardens + Classic Copenhagen
Spend the morning at Christiansborg Palace and walk along Strøget, Copenhagen’s main pedestrian only shopping street. You also can visit the marble church as well! Copenhagen is so walkable so it's easy to get to all the touristy sites without having to navigate trains or pay extra for taxi's.
I would grab lunch somewhere and then head to Tivoli Gardens. Tivoli is one of the oldest amusement parks in world. Walt Disney actually got his idea for Disney from Tivoli. Tivoli is amazing because it has the vibe of Disney but on a way smaller scale. I think the most we ever waited in line was 20 mins. It's set up similar to Disney, and there are food and drink options everywhere! Our favorite ride is Rutschebanen, which is a wooden roller coaster that is actually operated by a person! They control the speed of the ride and when it stops. This is one of the oldest rollercoasters in the world. We rode this multiple times. Our kids loved it!!
They don't have fireworks like Disney, but everything does light up at night. It feels very magical when that happens. For dinner we ate at Tivoli's food hall. This is essentially a big building with food trucks all inside. This is a great option if you have family members that all want different food. There is everything from burgers and chicken strips, to Indian and Mexican food.
Day 5: Day Trip to Roskilde (Vikings + Cathedral)
Roskilde is an easy and worthwhile day trip, just a 30-minute direct train ride from Copenhagen.
Start at the Viking Ship Museum. Make sure you attend the English-speaking walking tour, which runs daily (usually twice per day). The tour is free, led by an archaeologist, and completely transforms the experience. Having someone explain the history and purpose of the ships makes it far better than walking through on your own.
Plan to eat lunch at the museum café. The food is phenomenal, and the stew is still something I dream about. Highly recommend eating here before heading on.
After lunch, walk to Roskilde Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the burial place of Danish kings and queens. It’s an easy and meaningful stop that pairs perfectly with the museum.
Day 6: Final Copenhagen Morning + Fly Home
Enjoy one last slow morning in Copenhagen; breakfast, a playground stop, or do some shopping. The women's clothing stores looked amazing, but very expensive. If I could do this part of the trip different I would maybe do a walking tour in Copenhagen or a food tour. There is SO much to see in Copenhagen and really one full day isn't enough. When our family doesn't have planned activities we tend to "wander" and lose a few hours just trying to figure out what to do. I think adding in a planned activity either on this last day (or the first day in Copenhagen) will make your family really feel like they got the most out of the trip.
Flights back to the US don't usually leave until late afternoon or night so it does really give you another full day to explore. Just keep in mind you will have your luggage with you. If your hotel can hold it for you, I would definitely go that route!!
We took a direct SAS flight from Copenhagen to Chicago makes getting home especially easy for families.
Where We Stayed (On Points)
We stayed at Hotel SKT. Annæ, located right near Nyhavn.
This hotel is a Mr & Mrs Smith property that can be booked with Hyatt points. The penthouse suite fits four people comfortably and is in a perfect, walkable location for families.
Our total out of pocket for this entire trip was $3,720. Denmark was actually only a portion of our trip. We also visited The Netherlands and Sweden as well. So under 4 grand for an almost 2 week Euro adventure is such a good value. I think there is SO much to see in each country and if I could do it again I would keep each country as a separate trip. I am in the process on getting a Netherlands and Sweden itinerary up as well! If you just did Denmark this trip would be so much less than $3,700. If you are new to points and miles and are wondering how you can get family vacations for less send me a DM on Instagram or check out my beginners guide.
I'd love to hear what day of this itinerary sounds most exciting to you and what you'd love to see on your first trip to Denmark!
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