Universe Science Park

Universe opened in 2005 on Als, backed in part by the Danfoss engineering company whose factories are nearby, and it is a science park rather than a museum: most of it is outdoors, with several hundred experiments and installations spread across grounds that include water channels, air cannons, pulleys, giant instruments, a segway course and a hill with a chair lift. Indoor halls cover technology, energy, robotics and the human body, with shows and demonstrations through the day. There is a substantial water play area for hot weather and a smaller section on the history of Danfoss and Danish engineering. It is aimed at families with school-age children and is one of the main attractions in the region.

Highlights

• Outdoor experiment grounds - water, air and mechanics installations across the park.
• Indoor technology halls - robotics, energy and the body.
• Live demonstrations - shows running through the day.
• Water play areas - the wet section that dominates in hot weather.

When to go

May to September, since most of it is outdoors and the park runs a limited winter programme. A full day. Danish and German school holidays are busiest. Bring a change of clothes for the water areas.

Things to know

Most of the park is outdoors and rain ruins it. It is aimed at children and adults alone will find little. Ticket prices are high. Some installations are out of order at any given time. It is remote and needs a car.

Nearby

Sonderborg is south on the same island; the Als coast is close.