Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen is a must-visit. It has been running since 1843 and is the second oldest running theme park in the world. It's the most visited theme park in Scandinavia and 4th in Europe, according to the statistics. Both locals and tourists love it. I think this furthered the impression in my mind that the Danes are fun-loving people.

As the guide book suggested, I arrived before sundown to stroll around the place and take pictures in daylight, and then stay for the evening program.

The pantomine theatre. The lack of spoken words is an advantage with an international audience.

The fountains in the park area.

More elaborate fountains.

Circus acts.

A funambulist performing.

But the best time is after dark, when the buildings are lit up with special bulbs. The Chinese Pagoda is very attractively lit.

There is a concert hall in the Tivoli. I'm pretty sure I attended a concert there (for an extra charge) but I didn't take any pictures. If I recall correctly they played light classics and popular music. They also cracked some jokes but those were understood only by the Danes and perhaps other Scandinavians.

During summer there are fireworks every night.

Catherine Wheels.

And just so you don't forget the place you had a great evening at.