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Famous for its fairy-tale ambience, exotic buildings, gorgeous landscaped gardens and upmarket entertainment and restaurants, the Tivoli Gardens are more than an amusement park. The atmosphere is magical enough to merit a visit even if you are not interested in the excellent rides on offer. Founded in 1843, Tivoli has long been a favourite with royalty. It also proved to be a great source of inspiration for Walt Disney when he visited in 1950.
Go on the thrill rides during the day when it’s more family-oriented, as queues can build up in the evenings. A Copenhagen Card lets you enter the gardens for free. Enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants here (see Tivoli Restaurants ). More on places for children.

Top 10 Features

1. Thrill Rides

1. Thrill Rides

Day or night, Tivoli rings with the shrieks of people whizzing along on the high-speed thrill rides, such as The Dragon, The Demon and The Starflyer, the world’s tallest carousel.
2. Gentle Rides

2. Gentle Rides

For children and the faint-hearted, there are plenty of fun, gentle rides. The Blue Sapphire is an observation wheel that offers great views over Tivoli. You could also enjoy an old-fashioned trolley bus ride, a traditional carousel with exotic animals and pipe-organ music, a merry-go-round in the shape of a Viking ship and several charming kids’ rides, such as flying aeroplanes and miniature classic cars.
3. Traditional Rides

3. Traditional Rides

Tivoli’s Ferris Wheels date to 1884, but the current one is from 1943. The Mountain (1914), the oldest roller coaster, reaches speeds of 50 mph (80.5 km/h).
4. Dragon Boats

4. Dragon Boats

These boats are very popular rides at Tivoli. Kids love floating on the lake during the day. In the evenings, the setting turns romantic.
5. Tivoli at Night

5. Tivoli at Night

Sparkling resplendently with thousands of fairy lights and Chinese lanterns, Tivoli is magical at night. You can catch the dazzling son-et-lumière presentation and the exuberant A Tivoli Fairytale show, which includes a stunning display of multi-coloured fireworks.
6. Pantomime Theatre

6. Pantomime Theatre

Built in 1874, this theatre has an exotic Chinese design and a spectacular stage curtain styled like a peacock’s tail. It is known for its enjoyable mime shows, performed in the commedia dell’arte tradition.
7. Tivoli Koncertsal and Open-Air Stage

The renovated Concert Hall hosts varied performances, from classical music to pop concerts. The open-air stage holds free rock concerts on Friday nights.
8. Tivoli Akvarium

8. Tivoli Akvarium

Don’t miss the amazing aquarium in the foyer of the Concert Hall. Based on a tropical coral reef, it is the longest salt water aquarium in Denmark and is home to 1,600 fish (over 500 varieties). Among the popular attractions are the rays and the enormous eels.
9. Tivoli Boys’ Guard

A tradition since 1844, the Boys’ Guards parade through Tivoli, complete with instruments, coach and horses – a delightful picture, befitting the home city of that master of fairy tales, HC Andersen.
10. The Tivoli Palace

10. The Tivoli Palace

This Moorish palace, with its green onion-like dome, upholds Tivoli’s tradition of exotic architecture. Fronted with a lake and gardens, it now houses several restaurants.

Practical Information

Go on the thrill rides during the day when it’s more family-oriented, as queues can build up in the evenings. A Copenhagen Card lets you enter the gardens for free. Enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants here (see Tivoli Restaurants ). Vesterbrogade 3 33 15 10 01 Open Apr–mid-Jun: 11am–11pm Sun–Thu; mid-Jun–mid-Aug: 11am–11pm Mon–Wed, 11am–midnight Thu–Fri & Sun, 11am–12:30am Sat; mid-Aug–Sep: 11am–11pm Sun–Thu, 11am–12:30am Fri, 11am–midnight Sat; mid-Nov–Dec 11am–10pm Sun–Thu, 11am–11pm Fri & Sat Adm for adults 79kr; children 40kr; free for under-2s Dis access www.tivoli.dk