In summer, we imagined, it would be even better: the perfect place to sea-swim, wander forest trails, take the ferry to Als or head into Sønderborg to stroll around its pretty harbour. Plus, Nordborg Resort had one more trick up its sleeve.
Though from the road it resembles a rather down-at-heel attraction, Universe Science Park (a 15-minute walk from the resort) turned out to be one of the big hits of our trip. Embroidered with flowers and set around a lake, it had plenty to keep us occupied for a day, including a wind tunnel in which you could don protective glasses and battle your way through a simulated storm or a hurricane, as well as a VR race track complete with life-size cars and a burning house that you use your wits to escape.
There’s a high ropes course at Universe Science Park too, complete with daredevil zip-wire sections that are almost rollercoaster-esque. Nordborg Resort guests can get a pass for the duration of their stay for around £15 per person – good value for what’s on offer.
Sadly, our time in the faux-hurricane marked the end of our trip. And though we agreed that, ideally, we would have ridden our golf buggy into the sunset, we had to settle for a Hyundai i30 and a view of blustery grassland and a weak Danish sun reflected in the rear-view mirrors.
Amanda Hyde was a guest of Center Parcs Nordborg Resort and Visit Denmark. Fly to Billund with British Airways or Norwegian; there are several on-site hire car firms at the airport.