Tivoli Gardens, Amusement park in central Copenhagen, Denmark
Tivoli Gardens is an amusement park and pleasure garden beside Copenhagen Central Station, entered through a brick gateway with a tiled arch and the name TIVOLI in white letters on the parapet. Inside, about 30 rides stand among flower beds, a lake formed from the old moat, and buildings such as the 1874 Pantomime Theatre and the Chinese Tower from 1900.
Georg Carstensen founded the park on August 15, 1843, after King Christian VIII granted permission to use land outside Copenhagen's city walls at the time. The park quickly developed into a gathering spot for all social classes.
The wooden Pantomime Theatre from 1874 stages shows influenced by Italian stage traditions while preserving its original architectural appearance. The venue still relies on silent gesture and mime, which draws in visitors without language barriers.
The park opens seasonally with changing hours and requires an entrance fee plus extra charges for individual rides. Annual passes are available, as well as reduced rates for children.
The wooden roller coaster Rutschebanen has run since 1914 and employs a brakeman on each ride who manually controls the speed. Worldwide, only six other coasters still operate with such a system.
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