The magical Christmas destination will be open from November 19 to January 2
As Christmas markets in Europe gradually close (some even before they open – such as the one in Munich), few places remain on the map of the old continent where the Christmas spirit is alive despite the pandemic.
The Tivoli Gardens near the Danish capital, Copenhagen, are one of those places. On November 19, they opened their doors to visitors who want to walk among the festively lit pavilions, drink Scandinavian mulled wine “hawthorn” and meet Santa Claus.
In fact, in Denmark, the Christmas season officially begins after Tivoli opens.
For many people, Christmas is a time for family and loved ones to come home and close. Boarding a plane and traveling to distant lands is a difficult decision at this time of year.
Unless the final destination is a truly magical place, as if it popped up directly from children’s Christmas books.
A place like Tivoli Amusement Park near Copenhagen.
Interesting fact: Tivoli Gardens is a favorite place of Danes and tourists, which gathers several million visitors a year around four major holidays – Easter, summer, Halloween and Christmas. It is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, but has retained its traditional appearance closer to an amusement park than to American amusement parks with its stands for shooting or catching rubber ducks.
Thousands of lights illuminate the gardens at Christmas, dozens of Christmas trees shine with decorations, and from the stands you can buy all the traditional Danish delicacies associated with the holiday (cookies, cookies, gingerbread, donuts, creams …). It also smells of coniferous forest
Interesting fact: Tivoli opened its doors in 1844. Among its first visitors was Hans Christian Andersen, who was so impressed by the atmosphere of the gardens that he wrote his tale “The Nightingale”.
There is no lack of adrenaline attractions in Tivoli – screams and shouts are constantly heard from the three trains of horrors (it is difficult to distinguish one from the other), but there is also a lot of fun for the calmer natures. At Christmas, a giant palace of gingerbread appears, Christmas plays and ballet performances are performed.
There are fireworks on some of the evenings and then Tivoli becomes a really romantic place.
Useful information for Christmas in Tivoli:
The holiday season in Tivoli will last until January 2, and the gardens will be closed only on December 24. The gardens have an entrance fee (about 18 euros).
The gardens are open from 10 am to 10 pm during the week and from 11 am to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
