I visited this giant temple to LEGO with my husband and our sons, Odhran, 10, and Reuben, 7. Here's why it's the ultimate destination for fans of the brick...
I first heard about LEGO HOUSE when my son (a LEGO fanatic) started talking about it after seeing a video on YouTube. 'What is it?’ I asked, and he explained that it was like a museum about LEGO. But on further investigation, I discovered that this attraction was much more than a museum…
What is LEGO House?
It’s a 12,000-square-meter experience centre located in the centre of Billund, Denmark - home of the brick. The building itself resembles a stack of giant LEGO bricks. It has a white facade with colourful staggered roof terraces, containing children’s play areas. It’s filled with millions of LEGO bricks and features ‘experience zones’ to encourage visitors to engage in creative play.
What to expect...
On arrival we entered a large, bright, white lobby. Here, we collected our wristbands from the check-in station, which gave us access to the experience zones. LEGO House is divided into six different area: Red Zone, Blue Zone, Green Zone, Yellow Zone, Masterpiece Gallery, and History Collection. The wristbands can be scanned at various points throughout the experience to unlock interactive exhibits and capture memories from your visit, such as photos and videos. These can then be downloaded from the LEGO House website for a limited time after your visit.
A staircase winds all the way up to the top floor and at its centre is the incredible Tree of Creativity. This stands 15 metres high and is built from more than six million LEGO bricks. We loved climbing the staircase and discovering the different layers of the tree canopy, where LEGO builds were hiding among the 'foliage'.
Masterpiece Gallery
We headed straight up to the Masterpiece Gallery. This is an exhibition space, showcasing the creativity of LEGO fans from around the world. I was in awe of a stunning dress and headpiece built entirely from LEGO. There were mosaics and architectural masterpieces. The artistry was awe-inspiring. Reuben enjoyed scanning his wristband to have his portrait appear in LEGO format on the wall. And at the centre of the gallery stood three huge dinosaurs - one built from Duplo, one from regular LEGO blocks and the other one - the boys favourite - was a Technic build.
Red Zone
A huge multicoloured waterfall of LEGO bricks sets the stage for the Red Zone. It spills into a giant pit of brick, and there are several other build stations throughout this room (include a DUPLO one for smaller kids). This was the first zone to grab Odhran and Reuben's attention and kids could easily spend an hour or more in this section alone. We visited at Halloween and there was a big pit of orange, black and white bricks to inspire spooky creations. I set about building a pumpkin, but was quickly shamed by the talent of the kids around the table, who were busy constructing intricate ghosts and 3D pumpkins that left mine looking like it had been created by a toddler. The Red Zone is all about letting your imagination run wild, and Odhran and Reuben were totally engrossed in this section of the attraction.
Blue Zone
This zone is about challenging your problem solving skills and the boys had great fun designing and building their own LEGO vehicle and then testing it on one of the tracks. The aim was to create a vehicle that could speed down a slope and fly up into the air and through a loop. I enjoyed watching the boys make adjustments to their designs to improve performance, and seeing the joy on their face when they accomplished the task. The adults were also having a great time testing out their builds. Another part of this zone is the Robo Lab, where you can program a beekeeper robot to plant flowers.
Green Zone
This was hands down our favourite zone in LEGO House. I lost all track of time, rooting around in a giant pit of mini-figure parts, building a LEGO girl band, which I could then place on an interactive stand - once activated by my wristband, I could then choose different magazine covers for my girl band to appear on. The boys also loved this character creator section of LEGO House. They took their creations over to Story Lab, where they spent ages making stop motion videos. There are lots of sets, from a haunted house to a pirate ship and island to really get their creative juices flowing. It's easy to use, as once a member of staff sets you up, there's a little camera in front of the set to take lots of pictures before it's all then stitched together for you into a little movie. You're able to add features such as water splashing or a bomb exploding. I couldn't get the boys out of here, and had to leave them with my husband so I had time for a proper look around the History Collection. My husband and Odhran only managed a quick look around this museum part of LEGO House before the attraction closed for the day. Since our visit, the boys have enjoyed watching back over their stop motion videos (which were all saved through the wristband).
Yellow Zone
I would have liked to have spent some time enjoying a moment of zen and building a LEGO flower arrangement in the Yellow Zone, which is an area all about relaxation and mindfulness. But with limited time, the boys weren't interested in this section, when other parts of the attraction were shouting out for their attention. But at the end of the day, I did manage to lure Reuben over, and we enjoyed building LEGO fish and releasing them into the digital aquarium - you place your fish into a scanner and it appears on the big screen and swims about. There's also a fun moment when a shark emerges.
History Collection
When Ole Kirk carved his first wooden toy in his carpentry shop in Billund back in 1932, he could never have imagined how his company that would become LEGO (derived from the Danish words 'leg godt', which means 'play well') would grow into the global phenomenon it is today. The History Collection in the basement of LEGO House is a fascinating insight into the history of the brand, and the information boards and displays follow a timeline from 1932 all the way up to the present day. I really enjoyed seeing some of the sets from my 80s childhood and comparing them to the intricate sets my boys play with today. The boys were interested to see the icon LEGO Wooden Duck. If you're visiting LEGO House, be sure not to miss this part of the attraction.
How long will I spend at LEGO House?
If you're travelling from the UK to Billund specifically to visit LEGO House then it's essential you check the website for opening dates and times. It's open almost all year round with the exception of a few dates, and it's closed all of January. The opening hours vary throughout the year. On some dates it's only open 10am-4pm, whereas at other times of the year it's open 9am-8pm.
We visited on a Friday at the end of October, and on the day of our visit it was open 10am-5pm. We arrived at LEGO House before opening time, to play in the rooftop playgrounds, and we stayed until closing time. The day flew by, and despite hours of playing and building, the boys weren't ready to leave at the end of the day. They spent most of their time in the build area of the Red Zone and the stop motion section of the Green Zone. We could have easily enjoyed another day at LEGO House and we did returned on our final day in Billund to play on the roof terraces, grab a bite from the BRICKACCINO café, and spend more time in The LEGO Store.
A visit to the Experience Zones typically lasts three to four hours. But remember to add extra time for parking, playing on the terraces, a visit to The LEGO Store, and enjoying lunch.
Is there somewhere to store my belongings?
There are small lockers available free of charge – you simply scan your wristband to activate the lockers. I shoved mine and the kids winter coats into a locker with my small backpack. My husband was able to fit his small cabin bag and winter coat into a separate locker. There’s a place to park a stroller near the locker room.
What about food and drink?
We were disappointed to find that MINI CHEF was closed for refurbishment during our visit. This is an attraction in itself, as diners build their meals with LEGO bricks and receive their food from robots via a conveyor belt. You need to make a table reservation for this, but MINI CHEF is currently closed until the end of March 2026.
However, we did enjoy lunch at BRICKACCINO, where you can choose from a variety of sandwiches, snacks, desserts, and hot and cold drinks. My husband and I enjoyed a tasty toasted sandwich, while the boys wolfed down their chicken skewers. And of course, being at LEGO House, they had to try the chocolate LEGO bricks on offer. The coffee was also very good at BRICKACCINO. We enjoyed it so much, we ended up returning a couple of days later to eat lunch here again. This time, we enjoyed Pick-a-Bowl by MINI CHEF - a limited-time offering, serving up a variety of bowl options. The boys had meatballs and my Mexican bowl was delicious. For an idea of pricing, an Americano cost about £4.60 and our four hot bowls cost just under £55 in total (around £13.50 - £14 each). You are also allowed to enjoy your own food and drinks in a designated picnic area.
LEGO store at LEGO House
If you're wondering if LEGO might be cheaper in the home of the brick then I'm sorry to say that it's not. You'll pay the same price as from The LEGO Store in the UK. But you can purchase a number of unique and exclusive sets that can only be found at LEGO House. So LEGO collectors have your wallet at the ready. Odhran and Reuben loved the Minifigure Factory, where they designed their own minifigure and watched it being made. They were able to put their own designs on their character's top, making their minifigures truly unique. This is a lovely and inexpensive souvenir to take away from your visit to LEGO House.
How much does entry to LEGO House cost?
Entry to the main Experience Zones starts at 169 Danish Kroner (around £20) per person, which we think is excellent value for money. Children 0-2 years get free admission to LEGO House and do not need a ticket. The dining areas, LEGO Store, and roof terraces are accessible without a ticket.
LEGO House as an extreme day trip
Extreme day trips are something that have grown in popularity in recent years. The idea is to enjoy a whirlwind adventure that involves flying to a new country early in the morning and returning home that night. It can be a budget-friendly way to experience a new culture in a single day. Billund is a popular extreme day trip destination.
But unfortunately, Ryanair stopped all direct flights to Billund at the end of March 2025. These flights operated from London Stansted, Edinburgh, and Manchester. As Ryanair offer early morning departure and late evening return flights, it was an opportunity for those looking to grab inexpensive flights for an extreme day trip to the home of the brick.
However, Norwegian started offering low-cost direct flights from London Gatwick to Billund in June, and has since been expanding its presence at Billund Airport. Norwegian also has a seasonal route from Edinburgh. But, while the flight time from Gatwick to Billund is only 1hr 35mins, we found that currently the timings of the flights mean an extreme day trip isn't feasible. You've also got to factor in that Billund is an hour ahead. But 24 hours in Billund is doable with Norwegian. British Airways offers an early morning and late evening return flight from Heathrow, which makes an extreme day trip possible. But then you have to factor in the extra cost.
So, while LEGO House is definitely worth an extreme day trip, we'd recommend at least a weekend stay in Billund. But we spent five nights here and found that to be just about the right amount of time to explore everything we wanted to do. Billund is a fantastic place for a family holiday, and you could easily spend a week here, exploring LEGO House, LEGOLAND, Lalandia and WOW Park, as well as strolling around the town and taking in the local culture. But whatever you decide, if you have a LEGO fan in the family, be sure to tick LEGO House off the bucket list! Find out more here