LEGOLAND Billund Celebrates 55th Anniversary
It’s 55 years to the very day since the world’s first LEGOLAND park opened its gates in Billund, Denmark. As LEGO toys became more popular and with an airport right next door, visits to the LEGO factory in Billund increased. This gave Godtfred Kirk Christiansen an idea to showcase the LEGO brand and some of the fun things that could be built with LEGO bricks in an area close to the airport and LEGO factories. This would...
LEGO House Searching For A Junior Master Builder
LEGO® House is currently looking for a Junior Master Builder to play an active part in the development and curation of the LEGO models and other content in LEGO House. I assume the term ‘junior’ is used in the sense of a sort of apprentice role as opposed to a younger person as this is a real paid job. So if you have the build skills and are able to relocate to Billund, this may be the role for you. Those familiar with the...
LEGO Group To Build Billund Solar Park
As the home of the brick, the small town of Billund in Denmark has seen many improvements made by the LEGO Group. From an airport to town-wide security, as the LEGO Group has grown so too has Billund. The latest improvement being planned for Billund is a solar park, with the hopes it will create enough power to completely cover the company’s energy use. The solar park will also offer recreational elements for the local community...
LEGO House Showcases Brick Photography
Today makes the beginning of the 2023 season for LEGO® House in Billund. A new season of brick-based fun also means a brand-new exhibition. Starting today and running through until March, LEGO House will be showcasing the excellent work of fan photographers who use LEGO bricks and minifigure as their medium of expression. This celebration of brick photography is inspired by the LEGO In Focus book from Chronicle Books. This features...
Plans Revealed For New LEGO Innovation Campus
The LEGO Group has revealed plans to build a third new campus in Billund. The latest addition to the Billund portfolio will focus on innovation and provide a base for those working in Product Marketing & Development along with supporting the Engineering & Quality teams. Construction of the LEGO® Innovation Campus will begin in 2024 and is set to be operational by 2027. It will be the third major campus built in Billund, as the...
LEGO Inside Tour 2023 Sign-up Details
Ever wanted to see the inner workings of The LEGO Group? Then you’ll be able to sign-up for participation in The LEGO® Inside Tour 2023 from tomorrow. This unique experience allows you to head inside The LEGO Idea House and take a trip back in time, by checking out the fabled LEGO vault. You’ll also get to see how LEGO elements are made in the LEGO factory tour and you’ll even get an exclusive LEGO set, plus a chance to visit the LEGO...
3D-printed Duck Available From LEGO House
A couple of months ago, those attending the AFOL Day event being held at LEGO® House in Billund, were able to get their hands on a special LEGO element. The element in question was the first-ever 3D-printed LEGO piece, which took inspiration from the iconic Wooden Duck. It’s now been announced that the 3D-printed Duck will be a little more widely available as it will be offered as part of the LEGO House LEGO Store Minifigure...
Flights To Billund From Birmingham Extended
As reported back in June, Ryanair started offering direct flights to Billund from Birmingham beginning last weekend. They were initially only being run over the winter period but the route has been extended into the whole of 2023. There are direct flights from Birmingham to Billund every Friday and Sunday until March. Then they change to Thursday and Sunday each week. This makes it far easier for those in the Midlands to make the trip...
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