Denmark - Watch The Lego Movie Before You Go

Why You Should Visit Denmark

Denmark offers a perfect blend of stylish design, rich history, and laid-back charm — making it a rewarding destination for travellers of all interests. Whether you're exploring the cobbled streets of Copenhagen, cycling along the canals, or soaking up hygge in a cosy café, Denmark is a country that feels both effortlessly modern and deeply rooted in tradition.

The Danish capital is a cultural hub, home to world-class museums, cutting-edge architecture, and iconic sights like Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, and Rosenborg Castle. Food lovers will find everything from Michelin-starred restaurants to open-faced smørrebrød sandwiches served with a cold beer.

Beyond the city, you’ll find picturesque countryside, historic castles, and sandy coastlines dotted with charming seaside towns. Visit the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen in Odense, explore Viking heritage sites, or head to Billund, home of LEGO and the impressive LEGO House.

What truly sets Denmark apart is its quality of life — safe, clean, and beautifully designed. The Danes are known for their warm hospitality, progressive values, and love of simple pleasures. Whether you come for culture, nature, or cuisine, Denmark offers an experience that’s thoughtful, authentic, and refreshingly easy to enjoy. Time-Pressed Travel will craft you perfect Denmark itinerary.

Why You Should Watch The Lego Movie Before Visiting Denmark

We usually lean towards recommending something a little more art house before visiting a country — think The Hunt, Babette’s Feast, or Ordet for Denmark. But this time, we thought we’d take a different approach. Instead of diving into the moody landscapes of Nordic cinema, we’ve chosen something altogether more colourful and light-hearted: The Lego Movie.

Before you pack your bags for Denmark — land of sleek design, Scandi-chic cafés, and suspiciously happy people — there’s one crucial bit of cultural preparation you shouldn’t overlook: watching The Lego Movie. Yes, the animated, plastic-brick-filled film that you may have written off as something for children. But trust us: it’s essential viewing for any aspiring traveller to Denmark.

Why? Because The Lego Movie isn’t just a hilarious, action-packed animated adventure. It’s an oddly insightful primer on Danish values, national identity, and why things in Denmark just… work. Think of it as your unofficial, brightly-coloured crash course in what makes the Danes tick.

Everything Is Awesome (And Weirdly Well-Organised)

The first thing you’ll notice in The Lego Movie is the highly structured, spotless city where everything runs like clockwork — sound familiar? It should. Denmark is famously clean, orderly, and efficient. The trains arrive on time, the cycle lanes are respected, and even the hot dogs are artisanal. Emmet, the film’s well-meaning but painfully average protagonist, lives in a world where following instructions is a virtue. He could easily be a commuter in Copenhagen.

Watching the film will prepare you for Denmark’s calm competence. You’ll understand why everyone calmly queues, why design is minimal but perfect, and why there’s a quiet satisfaction in simply doing things properly.

A Brick-Based Tribute to Danish Ingenuity

Lego was invented in Denmark in 1932, and The Lego Movie is a riotous celebration of this brilliant national export. Watching it is like seeing Danish creativity come to life — brick by brick. The film doesn’t just use Lego; it lovingly recreates an entire universe with it. Every explosion, waterfall and spaceship is made from little plastic pieces. It’s a celebration of imagination, invention, and building things from the ground up — all deeply Danish ideals.

After watching the film, you’ll appreciate your visit to the LEGO House in Billund (the brand’s birthplace) so much more. You’ll understand the philosophical importance of interlocking bricks. You may even cry at the sight of a miniature Lego version of Copenhagen’s Nyhavn.

The Battle Between Conformity and Creativity

Beneath the jokes and fast-paced action, The Lego Movie explores a deeply Danish dilemma: how to balance community-mindedness with individual freedom. Denmark thrives on social cohesion — everyone contributes to the whole — but it’s also a hotbed of artistic and entrepreneurial creativity. In the film, the villain (voiced by a wonderfully uptight Will Ferrell) wants everything in perfect order. The heroes, meanwhile, want to build wild, imaginative worlds.

Sound familiar? It mirrors the dynamic you’ll find in Denmark — where the same country that gave us Janteloven (a cultural code that frowns on showing off) also gave us Noma, Lego, and half of Scandinavia’s fashion magazines. Watching the film will give you an amusing, if exaggerated, insight into this national balancing act.

Because It’s Surprisingly Danish in Humour

Danish humour is dry, ironic and often self-deprecating — just like The Lego Movie. The film is packed with deadpan one-liners, absurdist touches, and an irreverent attitude to authority (which, despite their love of order, Danes secretly enjoy).

Watching the film before your trip will tune your comedic radar to Danish frequencies. You'll be better prepared for a country where sarcasm is subtle, where everything is said with a straight face, and where no one takes themselves too seriously — unless they’re talking about coffee or bicycle lanes.

So before you jet off to Denmark with your stylish raincoat and guidebook, set aside 90 minutes for The Lego Movie. It’s fun, it’s clever, and it just might be the most educational thing you do before your trip.

Because if there’s one thing Denmark teaches us — whether through flat-pack furniture, pastries or plastic bricks — it’s that playfulness and precision can go hand in hand. And that, dear traveller, is the Danish way.