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Top attractions for children and families

Bring the family along and discover the best experiences and attractions for your stay in Vejle – get close to wild animals, feel the history of the Vikings and explore art and culture for children.

Children play with a talking tree at the Økolariet
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The biggest experiences for children and families

Don’t miss these top attractions, which are among the most visited experiences by families with children in the area. Here, you can experience Vejle at children’s level.

Family watching a rhinoceros at GIVSKUD ZOO
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GIVSKUD ZOO

Look forward to fascinating experiences for the whole family at the zoo, on safari, and in Denmark's largest dinosaur park! Visit GIVSKUD ZOO – ZOOTOPIA - just 20 minutes from Vejle.
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Home of the viking kings in Jelling - the road to Valhalla
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Kongernes Jelling – home of the Viking kings

The runes tell us that it was in the Viking Age in Jelling that Denmark got its name. King Gorm wrote it on his runestone, and we have used it ever since.
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Children and mother stand in front of the entrance by the large globe outside in front of the Ecolarium
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Knowledge and experience centre Økolariet

Visit Økolariet, an exciting knowledge and experience center about climate, the planet, and sustainability.
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Girl climbing trees in Gorilla Park in Vejle
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Gorilla Park Vejle

Treetop climbing is a great shared experience for adults and children of all ages. In the beautiful woods of Nørreskov – close to Vejle and not far from the Dyrehaven deer park and Skyttehuset – you find Gorilla Park Vejle, a treetop adventure park with 7 individual obstacle courses.
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Skærup Zoo - The jaguar Carlos
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Skærup Zoo

In Skærup Zoo, you can experience more than 100 different animal species. You’ll get up close to playful monkeys, dangerous jaguars, and adorable baby animals. On the playground, children can have fun or pet the sweet goats in the petting area.
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Exhibition about Vejle’s nightlife at the Cultural Museum
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Cultural Museum

Through exciting and interactive exhibitions for both children and adults, discover how the city of Vejle as we know it today was created. Admission to the museum is free.
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Children playing with props at Museum Give
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Museum Give

Visit the museum, which takes you on a time travel through the 3 exhibitions; The heath farmers farm, The street of commerce and craftsmanship and the Village School.
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The Randbøldal Museum
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The Randbøldal Museum

Nature, history, and craftsmanship. Exciting and challenging experiences for the whole family. At the Randbøldal Museum, children and adults can learn more about the production of paper and fabrics…
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Deer in Nørreskoven Forest
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Nørreskoven Forest and Dyrehaven deer park, Vejle

The Forest Nørreskoven with the Deer Park - Dyrehaven - is one of the area's most visited forests. Here in the very versatile piece of nature with large beech trees, you are invited to enjoy many…
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Old grocer’s shop Bindeballe Købmandsgård
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Old grocer’s shop Bindeballe Købmandsgård

The old grocer's shop, Bindeballe Købmandsgård, is today a combined merchant museum and general grocery store. Both inside and outside, the signs, exhibits and fixtures remind us of its history.
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Last updated April 2026.