Kids eating ice cream in Copenhagen's iconic Nyhavn

Bjarke Cirkelsten Trolls in Kongelunden, Dragør

Denmark with kids: A guide to a fun and easy family holiday

Photo:Daniel Rasmussen&Thomas Dambo, Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

Welcome to fairytale Denmark!

Home to LEGO, Vikings, and trolls, Denmark is a wonderland of sandy beaches, outdoor playground adventures, and hands-on museums. Every day brings a new experience, and kids are welcome everywhere. Here’s a peek at all the fun waiting for you in Denmark.

The best things to do for the whole family

Here's our top pick for things to do that will pique your own interests while making you parent of the year!

A family sitting outside in a summer house in Hirtshals

Photo: Robin Skjoldborg

Where to stay with kids in Denmark

From waking up in a treetop hotel in the countryside to staying in a waterfront youth hostel in the beating heart of a city, there are so many options when it comes to finding great places to stay with kids in Denmark.

Photo: Daniel Schäfer Jensen

Top things to do with kids in Copenhagen (that parents will love too!)

Copenhagen has a treasure trove of experiences for children! We'll guide you to the best of them to make sure you'll be awarded 'parent of the year' by your kids. And the best part of it all is that you might actually have time to relax in the meantime (here's hoping anyways...).

Photo: LEGOLAND® Billund Resort

Explore the home of LEGO®, the world's favourite toy!

LEGO® is adored by all ages for its clever simplicity and boundless creative potential. Here are a few things you might not know about the world’s favourite toy.

Experience the Viking markets all over Denmark, for instance at Trelleborg

Photo: Simeon Baker - Copenhagen Media Center

Top 10 Viking sites in Denmark

Spoiler alert: this list actually has 12 great Viking sites because keeping it to 10 was too hard.

Photo: Lukas Bukoven, Copenhagen Media Center

12 castles you should visit in Denmark

Walk through Danish history and the homes of the Danish Royal Family at these stunning castles.

Bring back the magic of childhood

Dinosaur footprints to follow. Fairytale castles to storm. Viking ships to board. Denmark is a playground of wonder for curious minds, big and small. Add in beach days, wild rides at magical amusement parks, splashy slides, sweet treats, and the odd troll sighting… ...and you’ve got memories that stick like candy floss.