Are you planning to visit Copenhagen in Denmark? Don’t miss the Tivoli gardens, an emblematic attraction of the capital, scented with sweet nostalgia...
Berced by Danish folklore, Andersen’s tales and the fantasies of Orientalism, the Tivoli gardens make you travel in the heart of the nineteenth century! Modern theme park, while remaining authentic, it attracts a large number of visitors each year, who also enjoy the beauty of the parks and gardens it houses.
From their history to the opening hours, to the rates used to discover them, here is everything you need to know to visit the Tivoli gardens!
History of Tivoli Gardens
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Visiting the gardens of Tivoli, it is plunging into the heart of the magic of the 19th century fortnights. This obsolete atmosphere has nothing superficial, since it is almost 180 years of history that mark the gardens.
On August 15, 1843 they opened at the initiative of the King of the Kingdom of Denmark, Christian VIII. The monarch is then confronted with the keen desire of the population to move to a constitutional regime and seeks to protect the absolute monarchy. The founder of the Tivoli Gardens, Georg Carstensen , manages to convince the king of the merits of his project. He would have said to him: “When the people have fun, they do not think about politics.”
At the time, Copenhagen is a fortified city in the midst of a boom, with 120,000 inhabitants. The success of the gardens is immediate! The Copenhaguois flock in number to enjoy the softness of the space offered to them, which is then located outside the city. Today, urban spreading forces, the park is located in the heart of the capital.
The success of the Tivoli gardens is not left to chance. The project is ambitious and inspired by major models: the Vauxhall in London and the Tivoli gardens in Paris. Yet, the Copenhagen Gardens have their own identity... It is not for nothing that they are often considered the first amusement park in the world! Manèges, exhibitions, pantomimes, concerts, costumes, edifices form a unique atmosphere, inspired by the fairy tales and tinted with Orientalism, which then ignites the imagination of Europeans.
But not only: because the name of the park is a tribute to Tivoli , Italian city located near Rome, famous for its sumptuous villas and especially for... Their gardens! In particular the Villa d’Este, a real masterpiece of Italian architecture that has marked the entire Renaissance by its ingenious and beautiful gardens.
Today, the gardens of Tivoli in Copenhagen are a must-see during your visit to the Danish capital. They attract more than four million visitors each year, mostly Danish and Swedish. Why not you?
What to see and what to do in the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen?
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Would you like to visit the Tivoli gardens? First of all, you should know that the date of your stay is important. Indeed, Tivoli is rhymed by five seasons, each changing the face of the park:
- Summer : 4 April – 22 September;
- Halloween : 11 October – 3 November ;
- Christmas : 16 November – 5 January;
- Winter : 1 February – 24 February ;
- Easter 4 April.
If every season you can enjoy surprises, you can enjoy various activities throughout the year in the gardens. Browse the 80,000 square meters of the park with friends, family or the time of a romantic getaway!
Attractions
The Tivoli gardens combine picturesque rides and state-of-the-art attractions.
Rutschebanen was built in 1941. This large wooden structure would be one of the first Russian mountains Never built! Today, Tivoli has two other Russian mountains, one of which is adapted to the younger.
Are you not cold in your eyes? The Himmelskibet ( ship of heaven ) train you 80 meters high. If it allows you to admire a very nice view of Copenhagen, you will quickly return to the ground, at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour. Until 2010, it was the world’s highest attraction. Another attraction that broke records, the Speed of Tivoli, a gigantic clock, makes you reach a speed of 100 kilometers per hour!
The shows
Throughout the year, many shows are given in the Tivoli gardens. Pantomimes, dance , theatre, concerts ... They draw their inspirations sometimes from fairy tales, sometimes from the northern mythology, through the Italian Commedia dell’arte.
Very appreciated by visitors, the Youth Guard de Tivoli sees dozens of children in music, who miment the Danish Royal Guard!
The spaces
The spaces of Tivoli are arranged by themes. You will find:
- Des green spaces richly decorated with flowers – the Tivoli gardens are well named! ;
- One. aquarium aquarium ;
- One orange ;
- The Merry Corner, an area inspired by Renaissance ;
- One. theatre ;
- Des pergolas ;
- One bamboo forest Chinese influences;
- A garden vintage cars ;
- One. Eastern space ;
- A replica of a Danish street old.
The gardens of Tivoli at night
Visiting the gardens of Tivoli is also at night. Indeed, when the sun goes down, the paths of the gardens light up: thousands of lamps give Tivoli a unique atmosphere to the world. Ideal for a romantic...
How to go to the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen?
You can visit the Tivoli gardens by taking the main entrance, which is in Vesterbrogade, or by taking the secondary entrance near the central station.
By bus or RER
To reach the main entrance, you can reach Vesterbrogade Street by the bus station, Rhåduspladsen , which is served by the following bus lines: 2A, 5C, 6A, 12, 14, 26, 97N and 250S .
To reach the secondary entrance, join Bernstorffsgade Street right next to the central station. The Danish RER, the S-Tog , allows you to reach the station from the capital and its suburbs. The central station is served by the seven train lines , circulating daily from 5 to 00:30 , with an average frequency of 10 to 20 minutes.
By car
Finally, you can reach the Tivoli gardens by car. The following parking lots are located near the gardens, however they are paying:
- Saga CarparkVesterbrogade 25. 1620 København V;
- Axel Towers Carpark, Axeltorv 2, 1609 København V;
- Nyropsgade Carpark, Nyropsgade 6, 1602 København V.
Schedules & Tivoli Garden Rates
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HORARI
- From Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 to 11:00;
- Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 24:00.
Note : these times are likely to change depending on the seasons and events. We advise you to consult the official website before visiting the Tivoli gardens.
RATES
The prices in euros correspond to an approximate conversion Danish / euros.
- Entry Monday to Friday, 8 years and older : 130 DKK / 18 €
- Entry Saturday and Sunday, 8 years and older : 140 DKK / 19 €
- Entry children (3 - 7 years old) : 60 DKK / 8 €
- Entry 2 days, 8 years and over : 200 DKK / 27 €
- Entry two days, children (3 – 7 years old) : 75 DKK / 10 €
BON A LEARN
- The blue card is accepted
- A luggage storage is available to visitors. Store a small bagage will cost you about four euros and a big bagage seven euros
- You can’t bring glass bottles and alcohol into the park’s enclosure
- Dogs are forbidden
- Smoking is not permitted outside the areas provided for this purpose
- People with disabilities can enjoy the park, and even some attractions
- A hotel and restaurants are available in the gardens
Now you know everything to make the most of your visit!
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