Tivoli Gardens
The fairy-tale park in the heart of Copenhagen
Right in the middle of Copenhagen, directly opposite the central station, lies Tivoli Gardens. The park opened in 1843, making it one of the oldest theme parks in the world. You'll find historic rides, modern roller coasters, beautiful gardens and dozens of restaurants. Great for families, couples and anyone who wants to combine a city break in Copenhagen with a day out.
What is Tivoli Gardens?
Tivoli Gardens (simply Tivoli in Denmark) is not a large theme park on the edge of town, but a garden full of attractions in the city centre. Founder Georg Carstensen was granted permission by the king and the gates opened on 15 August 1843. The Pantomime Theatre from 1874 is the oldest building still standing in the park.
You'll find more than thirty attractions, from nostalgic carousels to the roller coaster The Demon. There's also an aquarium, stages with concerts and theatre and more than sixty places to eat and drink. The newest area is Hikari (Japanese for light): a Japanese-style street beneath The Demon, with two new attractions, five places to eat and two shops.
Please note: at Tivoli you pay for admission and rides separately. An admission ticket lets you stroll through the gardens. For the rides you buy a Ride Pass or pay per ride (65 to 95 DKK, as of November 2026).
Discover Tivoli Gardens
The highlights of Tivoli
These are the best-known attractions, with the minimum height as stated by Tivoli. An accompanying person must be at least 14 years old and must also pay.
- The Demon: the roller coaster above Hikari, with loops and sharp bends up to 28 metres high. From 132 cm.
- The Roller Coaster: this wooden roller coaster has been running between its replica mountains since 1914. From 120 cm; with an accompanying person there's no height requirement.
- The Star Flyer: a swing ride 80 metres up, one of the tallest in Northern Europe. From 140 cm, or from 120 cm with an accompanying person.
- The Golden Tower: a 63-metre free fall with views over the city. From 132 cm.
- Aquila: a golden eagle that spins you around at up to 4G. From 120 cm.
- The Typhoons Eye: the wildest ride in Hikari, which pins you against the wall. From 130 cm.
- The Flying Trunk: a gentle ride past the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. From 130 cm; with an accompanying person there's no height requirement.
- The Mine: a boat ride through the mine in which you shoot at diamonds with a laser gun. From 8 years, younger with an accompanying person.
With children
Tivoli has lots of gentle rides for young children. Think of The Vintage Cars, in which children aged 3 and over drive a little car themselves, the small drop tower The Panda, the camel ride The Camel Trail and the classic carousel. On the Dragon Boats you sail together across Tivoli's lake. The roller coaster The Milky Way Express makes a great first coaster: from 130 cm, or from 100 cm with an accompanying person. The Little Dragon is being renovated and, according to Tivoli, is expected to reopen in December 2026.
At the Tivoli Aquarium you can see more than a hundred species of fish. Children under 3 get in free and the Ride Pass is cheaper for children aged 1 to 7. During Christmas in Tivoli you can visit Father Christmas in his cottage (13 November to 23 December 2026 inclusive, included in the admission price).
Opening times:
Tivoli opens in seasons: Christmas from 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 inclusive, Easter from 19 to 29 March 2027 inclusive, summer from 30 March to 26 September 2027 inclusive and Halloween from 8 October to 7 November 2027 inclusive.
Tickets:
The price varies by day. For example, admission for ages 8 and over costs 230 DKK and a Ride Pass 229 DKK. If you buy them together, you pay 439 DKK (as of November 2026).
Location and parking:
The main entrance is at Vesterbrogade 3 in Copenhagen. If you come by car, park in a nearby car park such as Q-Park Vesterport.
Food, shops and accommodation
According to Tivoli, there are more than sixty places to eat in the gardens and in Tivoli Food Hall. From a quick bite to a Michelin-starred dinner: smørrebrød at Fru Nimb, a French bistro at Brdr. Price or steak at A Hereford Beefstouw. In Hikari you can eat Japanese food at Comé Rice Kitchen, Katsu Kitchen or Yaki-Tak!. You can book a table in advance at most restaurants. Sweets, souvenirs and Japanese goodies are on sale in the shops and stalls, such as Konbini by UME and Sakura in Hikari.
Tivoli has two hotels of its own. Nimb Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel with 38 rooms and suites on the edge of the park. Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center is bigger and has its own theme. Tivoli also works with the Arp-Hansen hotels, such as The Square and Imperial Hotel, a few hundred metres' walk away.
Travelling to Tivoli Gardens
By car it takes about 9 hours from Utrecht to Copenhagen and about 10 hours from Antwerp. You drive via Hamburg and then take the ferry from Puttgarden to Rødby, or go overland through Jutland and across the Great Belt Bridge. In Copenhagen you pay for on-street parking. Through Tivoli you get a 10 per cent discount if you book parking with Q-Park in advance (3 hours from 127 DKK, as of November 2026).
If you'd rather fly, you land at Copenhagen Airport. The train takes you straight from the airport to the central station (København H). According to Tivoli, the central station, Vesterport station and City Hall Square are less than a five-minute walk from the entrances.
Our tips:
- Buy admission and Ride Pass together
- Choose a quiet day
- Check which season it is
Tips for your visit
If you want to go on the rides, buy admission and a Ride Pass together: as a package it's cheaper than buying them separately. Prices vary by day, because Tivoli charges more on busy days. Outside the seasons the park is closed, so check the calendar before you book a city break.
Combine your visit with the rest of Copenhagen: Tivoli is in the city centre, so you can easily walk to City Hall Square or the shopping street Strøget.
Staying in Copenhagen
Besides Tivoli's own hotels, Copenhagen has plenty of other hotels. Have a look at the options or read on about other parks in Denmark.