Family with surfboards on the beach at Løkken in North Jutland

Come here for stress-free family travel!

Photo:© Niclas Jessen&Daniel Rasmussen - Copenhagen Media Center

Welcome to fairytale Denmark!

It's not a myth: there is a place where you can have a stress-free family holiday, where your kids are welcome just about everywhere, where playgrounds are anything but boring and even the pickiest eaters can find something they will eat. Welcome to Denmark!

Our little land of everyday wonder is the land that LEGO built, the land of the Vikings and the land of the trolls, all in one. We have clean sandy beaches, plenty of places to play outdoors, engaging and interactive museums, great ice cream and hot dogs at the ready. Come on in and join the fun!

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!

Kids eating ice cream in Copenhagen's iconic Nyhavn

Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

The most popular things to do with kids in Copenhagen

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: LEGO® House

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

LEGO® is known and loved by children and adults throughout the world, thanks to its ingenious simplicity and the endless imaginative possibilities. Here are some things you may not know about LEGO, the world’s favourite toy.

Heartland Festival at Egeskov Castle Denmark

Photo: Peter Kirkegaard - Heartland Festival

12 castles you should visit in Denmark

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

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: Niclas Jessen

Child-friendly cycling holidays

Denmark is one of the best cycling destinations in the world and our gentle terrain and safe tracks make Denmark particularly child-friendly.

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Oh, for a good night's sleep!

Don't be kept up all night thinking about where to stay in Denmark with the kids - we're got the lowdown on family-friendly accommodation options, along with insights on how Danish families explore Denmark.

Photo: © Niclas Jessen

How to hygge in a Danish holiday home or holiday cottage

If you’re really going to ’do it like the Danes’ when you’re here, then you should consider renting a holiday cottage! They are, quite simply, a Danish obsession. We hygge in our holiday homes. We spend quality time with family there. It’s all about celebrating the simple things in life.

A mother and child looking at the water from a summer house on Djurland in East Jutland.

Photo: Jonas Togo

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.

Fairytale trails for children

Denmark's magical kingdom includes mermaids, unicorns, trolls and dinosaurs. Whatever your kids are into, you can help them take home outstanding memories with these family trails.