The airport was originally built by the corporation to aid their global expansion. (Image: Getty)
For some people, an airport trip can be an anxiety-inducing experience.
Concerns about baggage allowance, food availability and having enough time to get to your gate are common worries, but one airport in seems to ease these issues more than any other.
as the least stressful airport in , beating several more familiar airports to most British tourists.
Newcastle Airport was the only British representative in the top 10, with the northeast travel hub scoring an 80% rating, propelling it into sixth place.
But , located in a central Danish town made famous as the , has beaten all others to claim the crown of being Europe’s least stressful.
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The airport was originally built by Lego to aid its global expansion. (Image: Getty)
Billund Airport and Lego go hand in hand, with the world-famous brand putting the town on the global map.
So synonymous is the town’s relationship that the airport was built by Lego in 1964.
That is not to say that the original design was made up of multi-coloured bricks; it was built to aid Lego’s global expansion.
In the 1960s, as the Lego brand grew and demand for its products grew, Lego leadership based in Billund needed a simpler and more cost-effective way of transporting its products worldwide on a larger scale.
In 1961, Lego purchased land north of Billund to construct an airstrip that would suit the business’s needs. A small aircraft was also purchased to fly executives around Europe.
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The airport is located close to the original Legoland. (Image: Getty)
The town has become synonymous with the hugely successful global brand. (Image: Getty)
Since then, , becoming the second biggest airport in and connected to most major airports across Europe.
Last year, 3,712,400 people passed through the airport, which, thanks to its proximity to the city centre, cheap car park charges, and variety of restaurants, was ranked first.
Many who pass through do so to visit , which was built and established before similar offshoots popped up worldwide.
The airport’s existence has brought development to the area that might not have happened had not grown into a global phenomenon requiring global distribution.
Thanks to the airport, the town has a thriving tourism industry. Viking experiences, the endless bridge, and oyster safaris all entice visitors to