Place to visit
Blåvand Zoo, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Blåvand Zoo is a visitor attraction in Denmark (Esbjerg). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 48. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Denmark
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- BLL Billund, 66 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 10:00-16:00;Mar-Oct 10:00-18:00
- Website
- blaavandzoo.dk
- Coordinates
- 55.54676, 8.15635
What it is and where
Blåvand Zoo is a visitor attraction in Denmark (Esbjerg). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Esbjerg, where this site lists 135 more places to see, 21 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.54676, 8.15635; the nearest main airport is Billund Airport (BLL, Billund), 66 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Denmark. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Blåvand Zoo is May to September.
- JanBetter not7:24
- FebBetter not9:19
- MarPossible11:27
- AprPossible13:52
- MayBest time15:58
- JunBest time17:11
- JulBest time16:40
- AugBest time14:48
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:06
- NovBetter not7:57
- DecPossible6:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | May to September | March to April, October and December |
| Wildlife | May to September | March to April, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Blåvand Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Denmark in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Denmark
To enter Denmark there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Denmark checklist. Currency: Danish krone (DKK); plugs: Type K · 230 V · 50 Hz (takes type C, but a grounded Schuko plug doesn't fit well); emergencies: 112 · 114 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tirpitz MuseumMuseum in Blåvand, Denmark1.1 km
- Oksby ChurchChurch building in Varde Municipality, Denmark1.5 km
- HøvlehusetMuseum1.6 km
- Husbjerg klitNature3.3 km
- Ho ChurchChurch building in Varde Municipality, Denmark4.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Denmark guide.
More in Denmark: With kids
- Tivoli Gardens: amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Copenhagen Zoo: zoological garden in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 1859
- Dyrehavsbakken: Danish amusement park referred to informally as Bakken
- Legoland Billund Resort: Lego theme park in Billund Municipality, Denmark
- Aalborg Zoo: zoo in Aalborg, Denmark
- National Aquarium Denmark: aquarium in Kastrup, Denmark
Every Denmark place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Blåvand Zoo?
It is a visitor attraction in Denmark. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Blåvand Zoo?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 48.
How do you get to Blåvand Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Billund Airport (BLL), 66 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Denmark is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Denmark map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tirpitz Museum, Oksby Church, Høvlehuset. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
Keep reading
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- With kids102 places for with kids in Denmark, from Tivoli Gardens to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Blåvand Zoo on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.