Denmark holidays with children

The diversity of Denmark for children

The refreshing North Sea, the dunes to discover and excursion destinations such as LEGOLAND make Denmark an absolute top holiday destination for children. The summer holidays are the highlight of the year and offer opportunities for cosy get-togethers, plenty of action and exciting experiences. Time and attention from parents are at the top of most children's wish list when it comes to a holiday together as a family.

A cosy Holiday home with children on the North Sea coast of Denmark offers the perfect setting for this. Here, in the middle of the open West Jutland countryside, you and your children will feel at home from the very first moment.

Because it's often the simple and obvious things that make children happy. A bike ride through the wild nature, flying colourful kites in the fresh North Sea breeze or a relaxed picnic in the dunes: The variety in Denmark is unique and offers a huge choice for little adventurers. How about a fun day at the North Sea beach with swimming, building sandcastles and collecting pretty stones? But the most important thing is that you spend time together on your family holiday in Denmark and enjoy every second of it together.

The best time of year? Discover Denmark all year round

35 degrees in the sun and no shade in sight? Low temperatures that will soon freeze your toes off? Not in Denmark: the country scores highly with families with children thanks to the typical mild Danish climate Weather and pleasant temperatures that are suitable for all kinds of excursions. During fun activities on the beach, in the dunes or in the various leisure parks, young explorers enjoy temperatures averaging around 20 degrees on their summer holiday.

But mild temperatures and plenty of attractions and experiences also await you in autumn and spring: Celebrate Halloween in the popular Tivoli Park or in the equally popular LEGOLAND^®.

Denmark offers perfect excursion options for your children all year round. How about a walk on the beach in winter after you've warmed up with a hot cup of cocoa in your holiday home?

Your holiday with children by the sea: the most beautiful destinations

The Danish North Sea coast offers a wide variety of excursion destinations right on your doorstep - your children will love it from day one. There are many child-friendly beaches on the North Sea in particular, which provide relaxing hours not only for the little ones but also for the older holidaymakers. The following beaches are among the most popular destinations Family holidaymakers:

Blåvand Beach: For the perfect holiday by the sea with children

Off to the westernmost point of Denmark: shimmering water, a kilometre-long coastline and sparkling white, fine sand await you and your children! It's not for nothing that Blåvand means "blue water" in German: look forward to clear water in which every swimming adventure is fun! The flag that flies on the Blåvand beach is also blue: it serves as a quality mark and signals that you can expect good bathing water and beach quality there. Young holidaymakers particularly enjoy the shallow water on the south beach in the Hvidbjerg Strand area, which provides a great opportunity to play in the cool water. Excursion destinations such as the Blavandshuk Fyr lighthouse or the Blåvand zoo provide variety.

Henne Strand: Varied family holiday in Denmark

Exciting hikes through the heathland plantations or a relaxing day on the beach: there is something for every holidaymaker in Henne Strand. Enjoy live music on balmy summer evenings during selected weeks in the summer months or discover the breathtaking nature of the surrounding area on a family outing. A large selection of different holiday homes awaits you, perfectly rounding off a relaxing family holiday. Look forward to varied children's activities in the town centre, relaxing hours in a cosy holiday home and sunny, adventurous days with your children on the miles of beaches.

Søndervig Beach: Sun, beach and sea

Named Denmark's best bathing beach in 2014 and still one of the most popular destinations for families on holiday in Denmark today: the Søndervig seaside resort. The many special services such as cold water showers, Wi-Fi, beach chair hire and a mini lifeguard school for children aged 8 to 16 make the beach so attractive for families. The children have fun digging in the sand and building the most spectacular sandcastles, while you have plenty of time for extensive, relaxing sunbathing on your days off by the sea.

Lifeguards keep a watchful eye on all holidaymakers for that extra dose of safety. In the immediate vicinity of the beach you will find various Holiday homes in Søndervig from Esmark, who invite you to spend relaxing days on the North Sea coast in Søndervig.

Denmark offers families an exciting, varied but also relaxing holiday. To make your family holiday on the North Sea coast of Denmark a complete success, all you need is one of Esmark's cosy holiday homes close to the beach and many other activities.

Child-friendly holiday homes at Esmark: the right choice makes all the difference

Denmark is not only the happiest country in the world, but is also one of the most child-friendly in the world. In a survey conducted by the BAT Foundation, 90 per cent of Danes said that their small kingdom was very child-friendly.

This is also reflected in the furnishings of the holiday homes along the North Sea coast. Look forward to spacious holiday homes or book an extra portion of fun on a holiday in the Holiday home with activity room.

At Esmark you will also find holiday homes for a larger number of people up to 14 people or cosy Holiday homes for groups. All holiday homes are located close to the North Sea coast, making them the perfect starting point for many activities around the sea and other exciting excursions.

Have you already found your dream holiday home? Then it's time to start planning your holiday. Although the holiday home is a decisive factor for the general feel-good atmosphere, there is much more to it, especially for a holiday with your children!

Your family holiday with small children: Relaxation, fun and leisure

Holidays with small children are sometimes not so easy - to meet the needs of the little ones, a relaxed holiday in Denmark is just right. You can look forward to a relatively short journey without a flight, which you can easily manage by car and thus make the most of your holiday Baby or toddler does not cause unnecessary stress.

Another advantage of having your own Travelling by car: You have space for your luggage and additional items such as the pram. Once you arrive in Denmark, the mild Danish climate awaits you, which is perfect for little travellers: Not too hot and not too cold.

Spend your holiday relaxing in the fresh air even on sunny days and let your children feel the salty North Sea seawater on their feet for the first time.

Incidentally, even the youngest holidaymakers can play in peace on the long sandy beaches, as you can enjoy a view for miles and always keep an eye on the crawling digging pros. Together you can enjoy the fresh North Sea breeze and spend hours of fun on the beach. With a large parasol and a nice sun blanket, you can also organise the perfect picnic for young and old on the beach.

Action, attractions and more: fun for the whole family on holiday

A holiday on the North Sea coast is not just about enjoying the crashing waves and the bright white sand of the beaches. For children in particular, there are countless excursion destinations in Denmark that promise plenty of fun, games and action. Most of the attractions and popular excursion destinations are just a few kilometres from the coast and are perfect for a fun-filled day trip during your holiday in Denmark.

Holidays with children - Have fun at LEGOLAND^®

Colourful, creative and varied: LEGOLAND Billund Resort is considered a "Danish classic" and is always very popular with young and old holidaymakers alike. Plan a day trip to the spectacular world of the famous building blocks and discover the different worlds.

The DUPLO^® Land awaits the little ones, where the youngest explorers can explore and learn while playing. The LEGOREDO^® TOWN is wild and exciting - in the middle of the park you can step into the exciting times of the Wild West! The Pirate Land and many other unusual, lovingly designed themed lands are just as exciting.

Don't want to miss out on this adventure? Then it's best to plan a stay on the west coast of Denmark: during a relaxing holiday in a Holiday home in Henne Strand the whole family can enjoy a short journey and therefore even more time to discover LEGOLAND^® Billund!

A special highlight: If you book your holiday home with Esmark, you get 15 per cent discount on your LEGOLAND admission tickets!

Holidays in Denmark with children - Lalandia in Søndervig

Visit Lalandia in Søndervig, a family-friendly holiday park that opened in 2022 on the west coast of Denmark. The park includes the Aquadome, a tropical water paradise, and Monky Tonky Land, a creative playground for children.

Enjoy the Aquadome enjoy fast-paced water fun on various slides, test your surfing skills on the indoor wave and relax in warm indoor and outdoor pools. The Aquadome offers exciting water activities for all ages. In the Monky Tonky Land children up to the age of 12 can let off steam on numerous play equipment, climb and develop their imagination in the creative workshop.

Exclusive discounts for Esmark guests: Show your Esmark holiday home key and receive up to 16% discount on Aquadome admission and up to 33% discount on Monky Tonky Land. Discover the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation for your next holiday with children. 

• Lalandia in Søndervig• Holiday cottages in Sondervig

Segway tours: discover the North Sea coast on a family holiday

Have you ever tried riding a Segway? If not, you have the opportunity to do so on your holiday in Denmark! Beach Bowl in Søndervig offers guided Segway tours in Søndervig. Discover a fun and different way to explore the area. For the little ones, there is an off-road Segway track at Beach Bowl where they can put their skills to the test. Segways can also be tried out at Lepus Park in Outrup. You can reach the adventurous park from your holiday home in Blåvand in just over twenty minutes. Lepus Park not only offers entertainment for every visitor, but also tasty culinary delights.

Holiday in Denmark with children - making your own candles

At Kloster Design you can mould or make your own beautiful candles. This simple but fun and creative activity is very popular in Denmark and is closely linked to the Danish hygge lifestyle. Create your own candle and have the perfect souvenir for your loved ones at home in your suitcase.

If you love winter in Denmark and are travelling at Christmas, you will experience another Danish candle tradition: in December, every house has 'Kalenderlys', which are marked with the numbers 1 to 24. The inhabitants use these Christmas candles to count down to Christmas Eve. Every day, the candle is lit at breakfast or dinner and symbolically "burns" one more day.

Experience the Danish Christmas traditions up close and spend magical days at the festival of love in Denmark. Together with a visit to the most beautiful Christmas markets in the country you'll create the perfect festive mood for young and old!

Adventure parks for holidays with children in Denmark

In the Adventure Park – between Søndervig and Ringkøbing - you can compete against each other all year round and try out a range of fun activities.

At this popular holiday park, you can test your skills at adventure golf, football golf, handball golf, minigolf and bowls, which is played as a mixture of petanque and ice shooting.

Inside, a varied playland awaits you as well as many other activities: Go hunting with the shooting simulator, play a family game of snooker against each other or discover new fun games for yourselves.

As a guest of Esmark, you can benefit from a special offer: get a 20 per cent discount on day tickets for the whole family and look forward to a day in the beautiful nature of West Jutland and tricky games in the indoor area.

The Soccer World in Outrup is just as fun and sporty: play a round of football golf or table football to stay fit on holiday.

Family holidays in Denmark - zoos, safari parks and aquariums

Denmark already offers you a lot of plant and animal diversity in the wild nature - but with a visit to the most popular Zoos and safari parks the whole family can immerse themselves in a new world full of exciting discoveries and unique observations. In Copenhagen and Aalborg, polar bears, lions and other wild animals await you in large-scale enclosures. Aalborg Zoo offers you a unique view of the gigantic predator enclosure from a large tower with a panoramic view!

Givskud Zoo is also located close to LEGOLAND and takes you on a safari. Experience extraordinary animals such as antelopes and various species of monkeys up close and be part of this spectacular spectacle during feeding time.If you prefer to dive into strange underwater worlds, the North Sea Ozenarium is the perfect place for you. This is the largest aquarium in Northern Europe and enchants visitors with fascinating seahorses and dangerous-looking sea wolves.

Family trip to Copenhagen: the Danish metropolis

A hygge feeling in the centre of Denmark: experience the relaxed attitude to life of the Danes on a relaxing stroll through the beautiful streets of the capital. Treat yourself to a visit to one of the city's many delicious restaurants and enjoy the flair of Copenhagen to the full. For little connoisseurs, the many sausage carts are certainly a culinary highlight: street food is simply part of a trip to the Danish capital. But the biggest highlight for young visitors is certainly the Tivoli in the middle of the city centre. It's fast and daring here - fun and action for the little ones is guaranteed! In the evening, the park lights up with thousands of light bulbs in a magical glow, providing the perfect end to an exciting day.

Activities and tips for a holiday in Denmark with children

Are you not just spending a mini holiday in Denmark, but want to experience much more? Then there are many more excursion options that you can turn into an unforgettable experience with your children. Discover the culture and landscape of the small kingdom and give your young travellers a unique time with the whole family.

• Fishing holidays in Denmark on the North Sea• Holidays by bike in Denmark• On the trail of the Vikings• „Fiskeriets Hus" in Hvide Sande

When you book with Esmark, you'll always look forward to coming home after each of your excursions. There is the perfect holiday home for every wish, ensuring an unforgettable stay for your whole family!

Our excursion tips for holidays with kids

WOW Park Skjern and Billund

Visit WOW Park in Skjern or Billund, an outdoor adventure park with nature at its heart. Explore treehouses, slides and suspension bridges, and wander back and forth high up among the treetops. At WOW Park, lots of exciting challenges await young and old alike, with fun activities for all ages from 2 to 102.

Address
Løvstrupvej 1
DK-6900 Skjern

Website:
wowpark.dk/en

Blåvand Zoo

Travelling with young kids? Then Blåvand Zoo is ideal. This cosy zoo is open all year round and home to a wide variety of animals. You can join feedings every day, although the lions only eat twice a week (check the daily programme to see which days). The great playgrounds make it easy to spend a whole day here, and you are welcome to bring your own food.

Address
Øster Hedevej 1
DK-6857 Blåvand

Junglefun climbing park Oksbøl

The indoor climbing park Junglefun in Oksbøl is open all year and lies close to Blåvand and Henne Strand. On more than 1,500 m², kids and adults can climb safely secured. Beginners have plenty of fun too, with different challenges and difficulty levels throughout the hall.

Address
Industrivej 38
DK-6840 Oksbøl

Sand Sculpture Festival

At the Sand Sculpture Festival in Søndervig (Sandskulpturfestival), something truly special awaits. Some of the world's best sand sculptors show off their talent here, building sculptures 4 to 7 metres tall.

Address
Lodbergsvej 44
DK-6950 Ringkøbing

Website:
sandskulptur.dk/en

Lalandia Søndervig

At Lalandia Søndervig, you and your family can look forward to a full day of fun. As soon as you arrive, you can choose from lots of activities. Dive into the huge Aquadome, whizz down winding water slides, ride the WaveSurf or relax in the warm indoor and outdoor pools. For kids aged 0 to 12, the 800 m² Monky Tonky Land has ball pits, slides, a play tower and trampolines.

Address
Vestkystvej 2
DK-6950 Ringkøbing

Website:
lalandia.dk/en

Adventure Park, Søndervig

At Adventure Park you can play traditional minigolf as well as adventure golf. The adventure golf course is great fun for the whole family and a real challenge even for experienced players, with bunkers, water hazards and big boulders among the obstacles.

Adventure Park also has footgolf and handball golf, a football pool, indoor games and a playground for the little ones.

Free parking is available and dogs are welcome.

Address
Søtangevej 1
6950 Ringkøbing

Website:
adventure-park.dk/de

Bork Legeland

At the 2,500 m² indoor play centre in Bork, there are activities for small kids, big kids and adults too. The perfect plan B for a windy or rainy day near Bork Havn.

Address
Enggardsvej 9
DK-6893 Hemmet

Website:
borklegeland.dk/en

LEGO^® House

LEGO House is a place where you can put your creative skills to the test. With 25 million LEGO bricks in the house, there's only one thing to do: start building! At LEGO House you'll find iconic LEGO models, and you can also explore the LEGO Museum and discover your favourite LEGO set.

And you won't leave LEGO House hungry: stop by the cosy BRICKACCINO café or book a table at the MINI CHEF restaurant.

Address
LEGO^® House
Ole Kirks Plads 1
7190 Billund

Website:
legohouse.com/en

Mould rooms, fun pools and more

If you haven't rented a holiday home with its own pool for you and your family, we recommend a family trip to one of the local swimming pools in Denmark if the weather is changeable.