Tivoli
Denmark

Tivoli

Tivoli is a magical place which makes even the adrenaline rush lovers dizzy, surprises by its colors and interesting, oriental architecture, where the smell of the cotton candy/candyfloss brings back childhood times.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

Tivoli was built in 1834 and it’s one of the oldest amusement park in the world.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

Despite numerous modifications it remained its old – fashioned character.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

Just after the entrance one can see beautiful palace from the Tale of One Thousand and One Nights. It houses Nimb Hotel, one of the most expensive in Copenhagen.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

A lot of cultural events take place in the park. Classical music concerts are organized in the Concert Hall and rock concerts entertain visitors every Friday evening.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

In a building which resembles Chinese pagoda is also pantomime theatre. Biuil in 1874, it’s called also the Peacock Theatre in view of the curtains which look like a peacock’s tail.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

But people come here mainly to have fun on the carousels, roller coasters or Ferris wheels.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

The highest point is definitely 80 meter high carousel – Star Flyer. Reportedly it’s the second largest in the world. Take our word for it, that besides labyrinthine dysfunction it guarantees amazing view of Copenhagen. Another beautiful panorama you can admire from The Golden Tower – free fall tower.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

Those who love adrenaline rush would be interested in Vertigo. It’s a 30 meter high pendulum with gondolas in the shape of airplanes.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

Inside everyone can feel like a pilot of a nose – diving plane as it rotates and reaches 60 mph. One can feel there 5 times heavier because g-force can go up to 5.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

Rollercoaster lovers won’t be disappointed in Tivoli, where within 2 minutes’ time with the speed of 48 mph, it’s possible to drive around numerous loops of the Demon Rollercoaster.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

There’s also an old wooden rollercoaster called Rutsebanen. It was built in 1914 and it’s one of the oldest still operating rollercoasters in the world.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

Tivoli provides an entertainment for children. There’re numerous attractions like: carousels, bumper cars, planes or mini Ferris wheels.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

It’s not only a simple amusement park, but it’s also the place where after intensive day one can rest in Japanese or English gardens.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

There’re a lot of atmospheric restaurants and cafes.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

In the surrounding of picturesque scenery of the lake which is the remnant of the former moat you can eat a delicious meal in the restaurant located in the Chinese Tower built in 1900.  

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

On the Rother hand in the evening, Tivoli Park is iluminated with 120 000 lamps which makes fabulous ambience. Additionally, fireworks display is organized there two times a week.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

Tivoli isn’t only a place of old carousels, Ferris wheels and rollercoasters but it’s also a magical place which despite the time hasn’t lost its unique, old atmosphere.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

It’s no wonder that it was an inspiration for Andersen’s tales and Walt Disney and his Disneyland.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

Practical info:

Unfortunately admission to Tivoli isn’t cheap. It costs 99 DKK. During summer season on Fridays after 8 pm it costs 139 DKK. Cost of the single ride is from 25 DKK to 75DKK, it depends on the attraction.  It’s possible to buy a multi – ride ticket for 209 DKK but the admission isn’t included in it.

More information you’ll find on Tivoli site.

The map of the park you ‘ll fine here.

Kopenhaga - Tivoli

 

Who I am... I'm just an ordinary girl, who once believed that dreams come true, and since then, I’ve been pursuing them consistently. My adventure with travelling started in 2008 and since then, I've seen a lot of interesting places which I describe on my blog. I’m interested in the history and culture of the countries that I visit and that’s why I travel as much as I can. However, in addition to the preservation of my memories, the main purpose of the blog is to show you that dreams come true and you can travel often and cheap!

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