How Big Is Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens Copenhagen
Tivoli is the greatest attraction in Scandinavia - and one of the world's best known amusement parks. The Tivoli Gardens was founded in 1843 by Georg Carstensen. (1812-1857) The oldest buildings in the garden are the head-entry portal and Pantomime Theatre from 1874. From the start the amusement park was called "Tivoli & Vauxhall".

The Tivoli entrance on opening day in 1843. The amusement park was a grand success from the first day and was named "Tivoli & Vauxhall". The head entrance was change in 1874.

Tivoli - Amusements - 1843

The first rollercoaster in 1843 at the opening of Tivoli was a great attraction and amusement. The wooden coaster was replaced with a new one in 1914 - which is still in function.

King Christian VIII and George Carstensen
It was King Christian VIII (1786-1848 - King 1839-1848) - who gave Georg Carstensen a five-year licence to establish Tivoli outside the Vesterport district on 14-16 acres of land. Tivoli was from the very start in 1843 - a great success with a variety of attractions - restaurants - concerts - flower gardens - and many amusements rides. In the evening the park was illuminated - and at closing hours fireworks lit up the gardens and parts of the city as a contribution to the many visitors at that time.

Tivoli & George Carstensen

The founder of Tivoli George Carstensen was given a charter by King Christian VIII for five years to establish a amusement park outside of the city.

Tivoli in 1873 with the new head entrance formed like a portal. Remark the Harbour area - that went right up to the banks of Tivoli in Copenhagen.

The Pjerrot Colum - Meeting & Dating Point in Tivoli

Tivoli - Meeting & Dating Point

The Pjerrot Statue - has since it was erected in 1896 - been the Danes favorite meeting and dating point in Tivoli Gardens - Copenhagen.

The Pjerrot Statue Colum and Meeting Point
The Statue Colum of Pjerrot (Pierrot) in Tivoli was erected in 1896 - to commemorate the first living Pjerrot figure in Tivoli – "Niels Henrik Volkersen" - who played and acted as Pjerrot at the Pantomime Theatre in Tivoli for nearly 50 years - from 1843 until 1893. The Bust of Pjerrot is created by Sculptor Aksel Hansen - who also is portrayed on the monument of Pjerrot. The Pjerrot Statue has ever since it was raised in 1896 - been the Copenhageners main meeting and dating point through generations - and is still the traditional spot to meet and greet - plus a very popular place to "hug and kiss" - when visiting the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.

Human Exhibitions in Tivoli Copenhagen

Human Exhibitions in Tivoli Copenhagen
In the late 19th and early 20th century - Tivoli also hosted many Human Exhibitions. It was very popular in amusement parks all over Europe to arrange Human Exhibitions with different kind of exotic human beans to attract more spectators and visitors. Tivoli exhibited foreign races and their way of life to the Danes - who hardly could afford to travel abroad. The first Human Exhibition in Tivoli was in 1901 - with exotic and tropical human beings from India showing the everyday life in India - performing coolies with their two-wheeled rickshaws - snake charmers - dancers - actors - acrobats and much more outlandish - which gathered crowds of curious Copenhageners and Danes - who learnt more about the foreign cultures at these Human Exhibitions in Tivoli - and gave the spectators an awareness of the wide world beyond Denmark.

Tivoli - Human Exhibition in 1901

The first Human Exhibition was displayed in Tivoli in 1901 - with exotic and tropical human beings from India - as well as showing their everyday life in India. Tivoli Vintage Posters.

Tivoli - Snake Charmers from India in 1901

The Snake Charmers from India was a great attraction during the Human Exhibition in Tivoli in 1901 - that gathered tremendous groups of curious Copenhageners - who experienced foreign culture live.

Blooming Flowers - Glittering Lights & Amusements

F lourishing park and garden area with glittering lights and trilling amusements
Tivoli Garden is filled with many sort of blooming flowers like tulips - roses - chrysanthemums etc. decorating the entire garden in a natural and fascinating setup. The garden is lit up with more than 120,000 lights - all around the park area - which gives the flower beds and lake a magical glow in the evening. The fountain in front of the concert hall is from 1956 - and surrounded by various flower arrangements. The concert hall was rebuilt and modernised in 2006 - with over 2000 seats - and up-to-date stage - acoustics and improved facilities for the audience.

The present Tivoli entrance from 1874 illuminated with some of the 120,000 bulbs that light up the garden area every evening.

The Tivoli Lake which is the remains of the old city moat, is used for boat rides. Tivoli is located just beside the Town Hall.

Tivoli Copenhagen - Denmark

Tivoli Pantomime Theatre.

Summer and Winter Season
Tivoli opens every spring in April to mark the Danish summer season - and closes its gates in September. At Christmas Tivoli is opened for a month up to Christmas Eve - with a lot of entertainment and gift shops full with goodies - as well as the home and workshop of Santa Claus with all of his reindeers. The opening of the season is also grouped with many amusements for children and adults together with a wide variety of restaurants - shops and outdoor bars - cafes and fast-food - as well as numerous open air concerts with many international performers and artist.

Nearly 5 million Tivoli-goers
The 15 August 1943 - Tivoli celebrated its 100 years jubilee - and was visited by over 115,000 people in one day. In 2016 - nearly 5.0 million Tivoli-goers visited Tivoli during the summer and Christmas season.

Tivoli Pantomime Theatre - 1874

The Pantomime Theatre from 1874, is the oldest existing building in the Tivoli Gardens, and is an open air theatre that performs every evening with ballet and live music.

Tivoli Entertainment & I nternational Performers

There are open air concerts and entertainment by international artist and performers accompanied by Tivoli's own big band every day at the large stage ground in Tivoli.

Pantomime Theatre
The ancient Pantomime theatre from 1874 - is one of the oldest establishments in Tivoli with performances every day. Pantomime means a play when performers express themselves by mute gesture and are accompaniment by music. Tivoli's Pantomime Theatre is also called "The Peacock Theatre" - and created in Chinese style with bright colours in accordance with the symbolism of Chinese philosophy.

Tivoli Amusements & Breath-taking Rides

More than 30 amusements are established in Tivoli from children's carousels to breathtaking rides.

Tivoli - A Fairytale Garden

The golden carriage with the prince and princess taking their daily tour through Tivoli.

The Worlds Highest Carousel
Tivoli offers more than 30 entertainments many with breathtaking experience - and some adventures with spectacular sights over Copenhagen. Tivoli got their first Dodgem Cars in 1926 - as the first in Scandinavia and the first wooden roller coaster was establishes in 1914 - which is still in function and the oldest railed coaster in the world. In 2006 - Tivoli inaugurated the world's highest carousel - the 80 metres high Star Flyer - which gives the visitors a tremendous ride and an fantastic view of Copenhagen.

Tivoli & Panoramic City Views

The world's highest carousel in Tivoli gives the visitors a terrific ride 80 metres over the ground - offering a fantastic view over the city.

Tivoli -& The Chinese Tower - 1900

The Chinese Tower from 1900 introduced Chinese food culture that became very popular at that time. The restaurant is located beside the Tivoli Lake.

Frigate St. George and The Chinese Tower
The frigate and restaurant St. George is anchored by the Tivoli lakeside - where ducks and fishes are permanent residents in the old Tivoli Lake that once were the City Moat of Copenhagen. The Chinese Tower with its restaurant was built in 1900 - and located beautifully beside the Tivoli Lake. In the beginning of the century - China was best known as a country in the very Far East - with plentiful of mystery and dragons exhaling fire and nightingales singing cheerfully. The Chinese food culture became very popular and tasteful among the Danes.

Tivoli & Frigate St. George III