Tivoli Gardens

The Tivoli Gardens, in Copenhagen

The Tivoli Gardens form a unique amusement park in the very heart of Copenhagen, one of the oldest and most visited in the world. The Copenhagen audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this enchanting garden opened in 1843, that mingles twenty-six rides, one of the largest carousels in the world, parades and romantic paths, and that inspired the park of Disneyland Paris.

History

On your left is a surprising garden, rather unique of its kind: you will have understood from the cries that come out of it, this garden is none other than a true amusement park in the very heart of the city. Opened in 1843, the Tivoli park is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, and one of the most visited. And you understand it: with its twenty-six rides installed in a magnificent park that, by itself, is worth the detour, it shelters one of the largest carousels in the world, events of all kinds, a daily parade and pleasant and romantic paths to stroll, all in the very city centre. It is moreover from Tivoli that the park of Disneyland Paris drew inspiration. No wonder it knows a great success with children as with adults. The access is made with an entrance fee, but the experience is worth the visit: between the thrill attractions, the flowered gardens, the concerts and the evening illuminations, Tivoli offers a magical interlude in the heart of Copenhagen, in every season.

What to see

Here you discover a magical amusement park in the very centre of Copenhagen, opened in 1843 and among the oldest in the world; its twenty-six rides, one of the largest carousels in the world, its parades, flowered gardens and illuminations enchant young and old, and inspired Disneyland Paris. The Tivoli Gardens are a magical interlude of the city. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Tivoli Gardens lie facing the City Hall Square, in the centre of Copenhagen, reachable on foot. The access to the park is made with an entrance fee and the hours vary according to the season, the park closing part of the winter. It is best to enquire before coming.

Since when have the Tivoli Gardens existed in Copenhagen?

Since 1843, which makes it one of the oldest amusement parks in the world and one of the most visited; in the very city centre, it offers twenty-six rides, one of the largest carousels in the world, a daily parade and magnificent gardens, and inspired moreover the park of Disneyland Paris.

Where are the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen?

Facing the City Hall Square, in the centre of Copenhagen, in Denmark.