Travel Reference
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On your way to or from Legoland, consider a short side-trip to the tiny village
of Jelling (pronounced “YELL-ing”), a place of immense importance in Dan-
ish history. Here you'll find two rune stones, set next to a 900-year-old church
that's flanked by two enormous, man-made burial mounds. The two stones
are often called “Denmark's birth certificate”—the first written record of Den-
mark's status as a nation-state. An excellent (and free) museum lies just across
the street.
Two hours is ample for a visit. If pressed for time, an hour is enough to see
the stones and take a quick look at the museum. Note that the museum is closed
on Monday.
Jelling is too small for a TI, but the museum staff can answer most ques-
tions. If you're here around lunchtime, Jelling is a great spot for a picnic. There
are several central eateries and a café and WC inside the museum, and another
WC in the parking lot near the North Mound.
