New communities emerged around the Travbyen Gardens.
Quality time with the family
There was skating, building and cooking over open fire, and many enjoyed quality time with family and each other in the green surroundings.
At the same time, many curious eyes were drawn to Travbyen’s new boardwalk, where visitors took walks through the wetland area and the green heart.
Free Little Library
As part of the day, a new concept, “Free Little Library”, was also inaugurated in the urban gardens. A local initiative intended to create a small breathing space for both children and adults in the town.
Behind the idea is Sarah Cline from Billund, who, during her travels around the world, has often come across small book cabinets in local neighbourhoods and parks.
“I have always felt genuinely happy when I found them. They became a small pause, where you could sit down, find a book and simply be present for a moment, while also feeling connected to others. I hope we can create that same feeling here in Billund,” says Sarah.
The library cabinet works as an open book-exchange library, where everyone can take, borrow or leave books. At the same time, the ambition is for the area to develop into a cosy green gathering place for the local community.
Fun and cosy activities
The day also featured many other activities. UdeUnger hosted creative nature workshops, local FDF members made twist bread and pancakes over an open fire, and at Travbyggeren there were building games and creative activities. Kim’s Skateshop stopped by with a skate demo and pop-up workshop, while local young people and graffiti artists invited everyone to join a shared graffiti workshop.
For Travbyen, the day was another example of how the area can provide a setting for shared activities and new encounters.
“It is really wonderful to feel how new small communities, ideas and initiatives are beginning to grow around the urban gardens and Travbyen. We hope even more people will want to get involved and use the area, both for activities, social time and small everyday pauses,” says Anne Oksen Nielsen, Community Manager in Travbyen.
Photos: Johnny Madsen
