Denmark holidays with children
Travelling with the whole family can easily become a real challenge. One of the decisive factors for a wonderful holiday together is the holiday destination - which is where Denmark comes into play. From exciting, centuries-old theme parks to white sandy beaches for summer fun in the sand, the kingdom offers everything that the hearts of holidaymakers young and old desire. Discover the most beautiful corners of the country together and create a unique holiday for you and your 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.
View all holiday homesA 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.
Summer holiday in Denmark
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Easter holidays in Denmark
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.
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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.
Esmark KidsVIP for our little holiday home guests
If you have booked a holiday home with Esmark, all children travelling with you will benefit from great partner discounts and advantages at many local attractions and sights.
KidsVIP is included automatically and free of charge with every booking. You can find out more about this on our Esmark KidsVIP page.
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.
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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
Besuche den WOW Park in Skjern oder Billund, ein Outdoor-Vergnügungspark mit der Natur im Fokus. Entdecke Baumhäuser, Rutschen, Hängebrücken und laufe hoch oben in den Baumwipfeln hin und her. Im WOW Park warten viele tolle Herausforderungen auf Groß und Klein. Es gibt viele spannende Aktivitäten für alle Altersklassen zwischen 2 und 102 Jahren.
Blåvand Zoo
Habt ihr kleine Kinder dabei, dann ist Blåvand Zoo ideal. Der gemütliche zoologische Garten hat ganzjährig auf und bietet eine Vielzahl verschiedener Tiere. Jeden Tag könnt ihr an Fütterungen teilnehmen – die Löwen essen allerdings nur 2 Mal die Woche, welche Tage gehen aus dem Tagesprogramm hervor. Die tollen Spielplätze ermöglichen es, einen ganzen Tag im Park zu verbringen. Essen darf mitgebracht werden.
Junglefun Oksbøl climbing park
Der Indoor Kletterpark Junglefun in Oksbøl hat das ganze Jahr über geöffnet und liegt in der Nähe von Blåvand und Henne Strand. Auf über 1500 m2 Fläche können Kinder und Erwachsene gut gesichert und klettern. Auch ungeübte Kletterer haben in der Halle viel Spaß. Es gibt verschiedene Herausforderungen und Schwierigkeitsgrade im Kletterpark.
Sand Sculpture Festival
Bei dem Sandskulpturenfesitval in Søndervig erwartet dich ein außergewöhnliches Erlebnis. Die weltbesten Sandskulpturkünstler entfalten hier ihre Talente und bauen 4 bis 7 Meter hohe Sandskulpturen.
Lalandia Søndervig
Im Erlebniscenter Lalandia Søndervig erwartet dich und deine Familie ein Tag voller Spaß. Sobald ihr das Gelände betretet, könnt ihr aus zahlreichen Aktivitäten wählen. Stürzt euch in den riesigen Aquadome, rutscht auf gewundenen Wasserrutschen, surft auf der WaveSurf oder entspannt in den warmen Innen- und Außenpools. Für Kinder von 0 bis 12 Jahren bietet das 800 m² große Monky Tonky Land Spielplatzspaß mit Ballspielplätzen, Rutschen, einem Spielturm und Trampolinen.
Adventure Park, Søndervig
Hos Adventure Park kan du både spille traditionel minigolf og adventure golf. Adventure golfbanen er designet, så hele familien kan være med, men samtidig udfordrende for selv den bedste. Banen er indrettet med både bunkers, vand og store sten som forhindringer.
Adventure Park byder også på fodbold- og håndboldgolf, fodboldpool, og indendørs små spil og et legeland til de små.
Der er gratis parkering ved parken. Det er tilladt at medbringe hunde.
Address
Søtangevej 1
6950 Ringkøbing
Website:
adventure-park.dk
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.
Esbjerg swimming pool
Das Svømmestadion Danmark in Esbjerg ist eines der grössten Spassbäder und Schwimmstadien an der dänischen Westküste. Das Schwimmbad bietet viele Möglichkeiten für einen tollen Familientag mit Kindern. Es gibt verschiedene Pools, ein großes Wellenbad, 3 Wasserrutschen, Turnierbecken mit 50m Bahnen, Sprungtürme, Saunen, Warmwasserbecken und einen Kinder- und Babypool. Unser Tipp: Im gleichen Gebäude befindet sich auch das Wellnesscenter „Esbjerg Spa & Wellness“ für die Erwachsenen.
Hvide Sande Indoor swimming pool
Scheint heute keine Sonne zwischen Bjerregård und Søndervig? Dann empfehlen wir dir einen Badetag in der Schwimmhalle in Hvide Sande. Während die Kids den Rutschrekord auf der 35m Wasserrutsche versuchen zu toppen, kannst du im Schwimmbecken der Hvide Sande Svømmehal ein paar Bahnen schwimmen oder im Whirlpool, der Sauna oder unter dem Solarium entspannen.
Indoor swimming pool in Ringkøbing
Die Schwimmhalle in Ringkøbing ist ideal für Regentage im Urlaub und bietet dir und deiner Familie viel Spass und Wellness bei angenehmen Temperaturen. Das Svømmehallen Ringkøbing verfügt über 2 Schwimmbecken, 1 Warmwasserbecken mit Grotte, ein Babybecken, 1 und 4 Meter Sprungturm, Kletterwand und Sauna mit Aussicht auf den Ringkøbing Fjord. Schwimmen & Shoppen: Die Schwimmhalle liegt nicht weit vom Centrum in Ringkøbing entfernt.
Oksbøl indoor swimming pool
Die Schwimmhalle in Oksbøl gehört zum SPORTSPARK BLAAVANDSHUK und bietet ein Badeland auf etwa 25000m2 Fläche. Das Schwimmbad ist nicht weit von Blavand entfernt und bietet ein Becken mit 25-Meter-Bahnen, eine Kletterwand, Sauna und Whirlpool, Warmwasserpools und 2 tolle Wasserutschen für Kinder.
Seawest Badeland
Das subtropisches Badeparadies gehört zum Landal Seawest Ferienpark zwischen Nørre Nebel und Nymindegab, nahe Houstrup. Das Badeland bietet viel Spass im grossen Wasser- und Wellnessbereich. Du findest dort Wasserrutschen, Kinderplanschbecken, Whirlpools und vieles mehr.
Søndervig Bathing area
Wasserspaß für die ganze Familie. In Verbindung mit dem Danland Feriencenter finden Sie das Badeland. Wollen Sie in den Ferien etwas für Ihre Fitness tun, so können Sie dies im Schwimmbassin.
Nørre Nebel indoor swimming pool
Das kinderfreundlichen Nørre Nebel Schwimmbad ist ein Teil von “Form & Fritid Nørre Nebel” und verfügt in der Schwimmhalle über 3 Becken mit Schwimm- und Spielbereichen.
Varde indoor swimming pool
Das Schwimmbad im Varde Fritidscenter verfügt über eine Wasserrutsche, ein Wellenbad, ein Schwimmbecken mit Sprungturm und einen Kinderbereich.
Nach dem Schwimmen empfehlen wir einen kleinen Einkaufsbummel durch diehistorische Kleinstadt Varde.
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