Denmark: Best Tourist Destination to Visit with Family

Denmark is a dream location for a family holiday, a country packed full of family-friendly accommodation, action and adventure. The Danes love to welcome people of all ages, but have a special place for children at theme parks, culture centres, and beaches.

Denmark has a wide range of national museums and science centres on offer, with specially tailor-made experiences for children. Many of the educational centres also have dedicated areas for youngsters to get stuck in with some drawing, painting, exploring exhibitions or be entertained by professional and knowledgeable staff.

One of the most well-known attractions in Denmark is Legoland, in Billund, the home of the world-famous toys and packed with rides and attractions. This year, there is a special areas suited for whole family called Chima, where powerful tribes of animal warriors fight over the precious energy source called Chi. Kids and adults alike can explore the diverse landscape where all the different tribes live, seeing lions, crocodile, eagles and wolves along the way. The park is also home to Legoland Studios, bring the whole day alive in 4D.

Denmark is home to more than a dozen zoos up and down the country, and none more exciting and accessible than the capital’s very own Copenhagen Zoo. The park has more than 3,000 at the moment, including the newest additions of polar bears, North Atlantic birds, and seals at the specially designed Arctic Ring. There is also the added bonus of a children’s zoo, where the kids can play with pygmy goats, tame rabbits and even stroke a snake.

The Danes like nothing better than to play, so it is no surprise the cities, towns, and villages are covering in playgrounds. They can also be found in the state forests, and are always maintained for a spot to rest and play.

On your visit to Denmark, the dungeons of Kronborg Castle are always worth consideration as a family friendly day out, while sailing a Viking ship along the Nordic coast is anther thrill-seeking possibility. If you are on a driving tour of the country, a crossing of the Great Belt Bridge is an amazing experience to take in.

For young families, many of Denmark’s attractions, restaurants, hotels, major stores and regional trains are accessible and welcoming for young and old, making the Danes the best hosts on your trip abroad. Many hotels even offer free accommodation for children under 12 if they sleep in their parents’ bed, so it’s always worth enquiring.