When you decide to travel to Europe, the story behind Billund History should attract you to this region. Yet remember, this city is young and has only recently made its special mark in the world. Most of the city that stands now has only been around for 100 years or less. Even so, there is significant proof of habitation existing here as far back as 12,000 B.C., or some say probably as far back as the ice age. In the following centuries, the area of Billund's landscape was affected by the Bronze and the Iron Age. You can visit the Vorbasse Museum in Billund to view all kinds of archeological items that prove mankind lived in this area during those times.

Roman-Germanic Age-Middle Ages

Rome never occupied the Billund land area during its conquest of the known world. It still had a lot to do with Rome in trading. At museums in Billund you can observe coins from that era that the Danish people used as currency. The Danes inhabited most of Denmark during the 8th to 11th centuries. Mostly petty kingdoms had the power until 980, when Harold Bluetooth established a unified kingdom. With him came Christianity and a major change in religions. For many years after, Denmark found herself involved in all sorts of crusades on behalf of Rome. Included during this time, basically from the 9th century onward, Danes were continually at war with many countries such as Wales, Sweden and especially the English. The effects of these wars are seen in the shaping of these European cultures. Many museums you can visit in Billund and the surrounding towns have artifacts and mementos from these past eras.

Modern Times

In 1943, the Germans tried to conquer Danish lands totally, but were met with heavy violence. The Danes fought valiantly, especially with their naval and air forces. Here in the municipality of Billund, a major attraction is the Danmarks Flyvemuseum. The planes used during World War Two are here for you to see. Finally after the war, Denmark was released from bondage.

What Billund in 2010 is really famous for is that the creator of Legos was born here. It was here in Billund that Ole Kirk Kristiansen began carving wooden toys for kids back in 1932. By 1947, Legos became very popular. It was in the 1990s when the city benefitted substantially from the already booming business. The manufacturing company opened up opportunities for other businesses to prosper also. Since then until 2010, the city of Billund has been a place where many Europeans have chosen to live. Plus a host of travelers come to visit the world famous Lego Land, which is the number 3 most-visited attraction in Europe.