Billund Attractions
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Jutland
The little town of Billund lies in Central Jutland, some 30 km/19mi west of Vejle. It is the headquarters of "LEGO A/S", the factory which produces Lego plastic bricks for children. For some years now Billund has also possessed a further attraction in the shape of a Transport Museum Center.
"Lego"
"Lego" in Latin means "I read" or "I put together". However, the inventor of the bricks, Ole Kirk Christiansen, did not know that; he composed the name from two Danish words "leg godt" (play well). Like many Danes, Ole Kirk Christiansen found himself unemployed in the 1930s. A cabinet-maker by trade, he had the idea of producing wooden toys which would arouse the imagination of children.
The little town of Billund lies in Central Jutland, some 30 km/19mi west of Vejle. It is the headquarters of "LEGO A/S", the factory which produces Lego plastic bricks for children. For some years now Billund has also possessed a further attraction in the shape of a Transport Museum Center.
"Lego"
"Lego" in Latin means "I read" or "I put together". However, the inventor of the bricks, Ole Kirk Christiansen, did not know that; he composed the name from two Danish words "leg godt" (play well). Like many Danes, Ole Kirk Christiansen found himself unemployed in the 1930s. A cabinet-maker by trade, he had the idea of producing wooden toys which would arouse the imagination of children.
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Legoland
Legoland is a large complex featuring colorful structures made of Lego bricks, with famous places recreated on a 1:20 scale.
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Legoland, Billund
Legoland, Billund
Legoland, Billund
Legoland, Billund
