Tivoli Gardens
A historic pleasure garden in the heart of Copenhagen since 1843 - fairy-tale lights, old wooden rides and gardens that enchanted a young Walt Disney.
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Tivoli Gardens, opened in 1843 in the heart of Copenhagen, is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, a magical blend of manicured gardens, fairy-tale pavilions, thousands of lights and old and new rides. Its charm reputedly inspired Walt Disney, and at dusk, lit up and reflected in its lake, it is pure enchantment.
What you actually see
- The illuminated gardens - the thousands of lights and fairy-tale pavilions at dusk.
- The historic rides - the 1914 wooden rollercoaster and the old carousels.
- The lake and concerts - the reflecting lake and the open-air music.
- The Christmas market - the celebrated festive season in winter.
When to go
The summer season and evenings, when the lights come alive; the Halloween and Christmas seasons transform it too. It closes between seasons, so check the calendar.
Honest expectations
It is seasonal, closed for stretches of the year, so check it is open. Entry plus rides adds up, and it is busy on fine evenings and holidays. Its magic is the atmosphere, gardens and lights as much as the rides.
Nearby
Copenhagen central station, the city hall and the shopping streets are right beside it.
What to pack for Tivoli Gardens
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
