Experiences for children in South Jutland 2025

There are a wealth of interesting experiences in South Jutland for the whole family. You can experience fantastic nature, exciting history and the opportunity to let go of your inner child. 

In this guide you will find a lot of recommendations for experiences that are particularly interesting when the family has to experience South Jutland. 

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Learning for both children and adults

The Ecolary

The Ökolariet in Vejle is an interactive experience center that conveys knowledge about nature, the environment and sustainability in an exciting and engaging way. Here, visitors can explore exhibits on everything from climate and energy to waste management and wildlife. With hands-on activities and live communication, the Ecolary is an ideal place for both children and adults to learn about how we can take better care of our planet. It is an inspiring destination for anyone interested in a greener future.
NEW 2025

Adventure Minigolf Wadden Sea

Go on an adventurous mini-golf game, where the Wadden Sea dikes form the edges of an 18-hole mini-golf course. Along the way, fascines and field stones – collected by local farmers over generations – create challenges for children and adults. A great activity near Rømø – especially on rainy days.
A playground for children and childlike souls

Madsby Playpark

Madsby Play Park in Fredericia is a large outdoor play area with free admission all year round. The park offers many activities for children and adults, including several playgrounds, a mooncar track, a Tarzan track and a mini-zoo with animals such as mini pigs and rabbits. The new Klods-Hans playground is handicap-friendly and especially suitable for younger children. There is also a mini-golf course and rowing boats for rent, as well as an interactive treasure hunt and trips with the Madsby train, which stops at the Historical Mini-City. The park has facilities such as toilets, a changing area and packed lunch houses, and you can buy food and drinks at the Madsby kiosk or bring your own food. With over 400,000 guests annually, it is one of the area's largest tourist attractions for families with children. Address: Lumbyesvej 45, 7000 Fredericia
Denmark's largest national park

Explore the Wadden Sea National Park

Experience the ever-changing and truly unique nature that unfolds in the Wadden Sea National Park. This nature experience is for the whole family – and one that you will not soon forget. You can, among other things, go on a guided oyster tour, seal safari or Wadden Sea walk. Read more about the national park and upcoming events below.
Release your inner play child

Rømø Medical and Labyrinth Park

Go to Rømø play and labyrinth park and unleash your inner play child! It is also perfect for team building with work, where you can be shaken together mentally, but also physically. There are lots of games that require cooperation to be able to solve the tasks. but also the four labyrinths.
In Skærbækcenteret there is room for everyone

Skærbækcenteret

Skærbækscenteret is an activity center filled with coziness, experiences and time for presence. There is a holiday village with 100 beautiful houses and which is furnished with everything that belongs to a holiday. When you live in the holiday village you have free access to the water park, fitness center, playground and badminton courts. Everything that the playful person needs! Skærbækscenteret is not only a holiday village, but it is also a course and conference center and in addition to that there is both a restaurant and a cafe. Restaurant Stafelli offers a la carte dishes, buffet evenings and menus for children. The cafe offers everything from salads to their own Skærbæk burger. You can also get everything from hot drinks to a cold teddy bear.
Street sports mecca for the whole family

Street Dome

In Haderslev you will find a skate park that attracts young people and families every year - you won't find a park like this anywhere else in Denmark! What you will find in Streetdome: There is something for everyone! On the indoor and outdoor tracks of the square you can stand on a skateboard, scooter, roller skates, BMX bike - or try your hand at parkour, climbing or bouldering.
Trampoline park

JUMP'IT

In Kolding you will find a trampoline park for the whole family. With plenty of opportunities for jumping, parkour and forest, the JUMP'IT park is a sure favorite with most people! And not only that: As the only one in Denmark, you can play interactive games on a trampoline in the park! In addition, you can also find VR games, and maybe win over your opponent on the park's Cardio Wall!
A different amusement park

WOW Park

Try the newest outdoor amusement park in Billund, where you can play in treetop playhouses, slides and suspension bridges at a height of 14 meters! The amusement park in the forest has something for everyone - here are, among other things, jumping nets in the trees, fun zip lines, underground caves and labyrinths! And there is much more: Come out into the forest and play with water, get creative in the workshop, say hello to the petting goats or cozy up around the campfire with snobrød, S'mores and popcorn. A fun day is planned for children of all ages!
Activities on land, at water and in the air

Acture Park

With a park that stretches over 110 square kilometers – from Haderslev to Vojens – and with over 50 activities, it is no wonder that the park attracts visitors from all over the country. Are you into activities on land, water or in the air? Acture Park has something for everyone – whether you are into go-karting, archery, climbing tower, canoeing or something else!
The adventure park where fun is a science

Universe Science Park

In the park, you can play your way to knowledge about technology and science when you visit Universe Science Park on Als. Get up close to natural phenomena and see wild forces of nature up close. And that's not all: You can also try the park's Segways, many VR attractions and much more!
Southern Denmark's largest playground

Jump A Lot

Take a trip near Rødekro to Southern Denmark's largest playground with lots of indoor and outdoor activities! There's something for children of all ages here - whether you're into ball games, arcades, bowling or something else. There's almost a guarantee of tired children afterwards! Psst... They say it's a little fun for the adults too!
Experiences for the little ones

The playground

The play park in Kolding is a popular destination for families with children. The park offers fun activities such as pedal boats, mini golf, playgrounds and bouncy pads. It is free to visit and allows children to play freely while adults can enjoy the scenic surroundings. Perfect for a day of fun and relaxation.
Take a shopping trip to Lakolk's shopping center

Lakolks Butikcenter

Lakolk Shopping Center is a long square filled with shopping and dining. Grab an ice cream with the family and enjoy the atmosphere of cosiness and holiday.

The Multicultural House

A cultural hub with a library and art exhibitions. Free events and exhibitions are often held and are open to the public.

The shooting house garden

Located right next to Dyrehaven, Skyttehushaven is a large park with a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers that invite you to play and relax. There is also a beach, a large stone bridge and a playground.
Unforgettable experience for the whole family

Experience Rømø Dragon Festival

At the beginning of September every year you can experience the Rømø Dragon Festival. The festival is held at Lakolk Strand, and in 2022 it will take place on September 2nd - 4th. Take the family under your arm and experience this spectacular sight, which takes place on the beach these days. Thousands of colorful dragons adorn the sky above the beach - the dragons come in all sorts of sizes, shapes and colors, it is almost only your imagination that sets the limits.
A walk in the forest

Staksrode Skov

Explore Stakrode Forest, where you can experience rare orchids and fallen trees due to the special soil conditions found in the area. By the water you can find fossils and see porpoises relaxing or playing around on the sea surface. Get a guide to Stakrode Forest and read more about the area's hiking trails.
A historically charming merchant farm

Bindeballe Købmandsgård

Bindeballe Købmandsgård is a charming historical attraction near Vejle, open every day between 10:00 and 17:00. The farm, which dates back to the mid-19th century, has been restored to its original form as a living museum shop and experience center. Come and experience authentic grocery goods and crafts that reflect life in the countryside in the old days. There is a special focus on preserving and communicating local history through exhibitions and guided tours. Bindeballe Købmandsgård also offers workshops and events that promote creativity and cultural understanding. Admission is 20 kr for adults, while children have free admission, making it an affordable and family-friendly activity. It is an experience that appeals to both locals and tourists who want to explore Denmark's cultural heritage and village life. Address: Bindeballevej 100, 7183 Randbøldal
Make your own candles at Søren

Rømø Lys

Go to Rømø Lys and see how the different candles are cast. They are made using old factory principles and the very best raw materials are used to cast candles of the best quality. You can even design your own candle and when you have made all the candles you can, enjoy a cold beer from Vadehavsbryggeriet and taste the beers from the region.

Views and mini golf

The Marsh Tower

The forest tower in Camp Adventure on Zealand has got a sister in 2021! The Marsh Tower, which is the name of the new experience in Southern Jutland, was designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and has received much attention since it opened in August 2021.

Main attraction for children

Take a trip to Legoland Billund

Legoland is the ideal place for children and childlike souls – let loose and explore the large theme park. With over 1.5 million visitors a year, the park is one of the country's biggest attractions, measured by the number of visitors, it is only surpassed by Tivoli and Bakken in Zealand.

Get our guide to Legoland and an overview of the new attractions in the amusement park

Troll hunting 

Find Anker Dream Catcher

Thomas Dambo has gradually thrown troll magic around Denmark - but did you know that there is a troll hiding on Fanø? Anker is a Dream Catcher on the island, and he provides good dreams for everyone. 

Find out where Anker Drømmerfanger is hiding below. 

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