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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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.

Thomas Dambo's troll works

Anchor Dreamcatcher

The artist Thomas Dambo has designed a wealth of fantastic trolls which are located in many different places in the Danish landscape, and Anker Drømmefanger is one of them. The troll will definitely be a hit for both big and small.

Ribe Viking Center

Get up close to the Vikings when you visit the experience center in Ribe! Visit the Vikings in their houses and workshop, and hear their story – maybe they are even working on something in the workshop. Become a Viking for a day: Try your hand at warrior training, in the workshop or test your skills with a bow and arrow – the Viking Center has something for everyone!

Fun for the whole family

Fanø Bad Minigolf

Fanø Bad Minigolf offers two exciting minigolf courses close to Fanø Bad. Here you can choose between a classic 18-hole course and a 9-hole adventure course. Both courses are part of Fanø Vesterhavsbads Golfklub and offer fun and challenge for both children and adults. It is a perfect activity for a relaxing day with family or friends in the scenic surroundings of Fanø.

The World of the Egtved Girl

The World of the Egtved Girl is an experience center of the Vejle Museums that will open in late 2025. The experience center will bring the World of the Egtved Girl to life, where the landscape is shaped after nature in the Bronze Age – right where she was buried 3,500 years ago. Through play and movement, guests will experience the same landscape that the Egtved Girl lived in, and one of Europe's most important Bronze Age finds.

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!

Safari National Park

You can go on several guided tours on Fanø. There are opportunities for seal safaris, national park safaris, wolf safaris and sea eagle safaris. So if you need to get out into nature and you also want to hear stories about the island, its landscape and wildlife, then one of these guided tours will be just the thing for you.

A day at the beach

Beach activities

Fanø's wide sandy beaches are ideal for swimming, walking, building sandcastles and playing sports. At Fanø Bad there are two beach volleyball courts, a beach tennis court and a beach soccer field, all of which are free to use.

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!

A playground for the whole family

The forest playground

The forest playground on Fanø is located in the scenic Fanø Dune Plantation between Rindby and Sønderho. There are activities for both children and adults, including an obstacle course, sensory play area and thematic areas such as Sherwood Forest and Fairy Forest. The playground also has a picnic area with benches, barbecue and campfire sites and a covered barbecue house, perfect for a day in nature. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lunch basket and remember to clean up after themselves.

Marielund Forest

A forest near the city with rich wildlife and varied vegetation. The forest is ideal for walks and nature experiences for the whole family.

Experience nature from around the world

Geographic garden

Geographical Garden in Kolding is a beautiful botanical garden that contains plants from all over the world. It is divided into geographical areas, which gives visitors a unique opportunity to experience plant species from different climates. The garden is also ideal for relaxing walks, and there are activities for both children and adults.

GPS treasure hunt (Geocaching)

Experience Kolding's nature and culture in a new way by participating in a GPS treasure hunt.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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Experiences for children in South Jutland 2025

The Ecolary

Anchor Dreamcatcher

Ribe Viking Center

Fanø Bad Minigolf

The World of the Egtved Girl

Jump A Lot

Safari National Park

Beach activities

Acture Park

The forest playground

Marielund Forest

Geographic garden

GPS treasure hunt (Geocaching)

The playground

Madsby Playpark

Lakolks Butikcenter

The Multicultural House

Explore the Wadden Sea National Park

The shooting house garden

Experience Rømø Dragon Festival

The Marsh Tower

Take a trip to Legoland Billund

Find Anker Dream Catcher

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