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It's a trip I've been longing to do for some time and a few chance conversations on the Internet (don't you just love the ones that lead to adventure) and one emergency Passport Application later... I was in Copenhagen!
The timing couldn't have been better, Tivoli Gardens, the world's second-oldest operating amusement park in the world (the first one is in Denmark too in case you were curious) had just opened up for Halloween 2016, a long time after first opening it's gates in August 1843!
Now I must confess; Trollbeads is the reason I'd even heard of Tivoli in the first place... However my longing to go to Copenhagen had way surpassed my love of Danish Jewellery quite some time ago - the more I read, the more I wanted to visit.
There is only so much one can accomplish in 72 hours across 4 days, however Tivoli was right up there on my list.
I'm not a fan of rides, but I love wandering around fairs and one permanently set in the middle of a city, with extensive gardens and an unending supply of Glogg to take the edge off an October Denmark chill was just the ticket.
I spread my visits across two days, one with friends during late afternoon to early evening, and one at night so I could indulge my photo habit at leisure.
The decorations for the seasonal opening for mid-October to early November are beautiful, it's definitely worth having a look at the gardens during the day, and then a visit at night to appreciate how beautiful it is when it's all lit up.
Trollbeads aficionados will no doubt be disappointed by the closing of the Tivoli Flagship Store, (it now sells nuts), however I recommend you don't skip Tivoli Gardens on any shopping trips; you'll be missing out otherwise!
I love spontaneous trips, I love the adventure of something last minute!
Are you a planner or a "Let's go!" "When?" "How about next week?" person?
It was a brilliant few days - and Tivoli is magical at Halloween! Wonderful photos, Mars.
ReplyDeleteTotally in love with Copenhagen, definitely a place I want to revisit more than once!
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Tivoli really looks beautiful in your photos - both in the daytime and at night! It does look quite magical!
ReplyDeleteI fall into the planner category, although that has more to do with booking our dogs into boarding than with anything else! As long as we had them covered, I think I would definitely be up for some spontaneous fun!
It was delightful to wander around, every way a different photo! I found a little fire later on and spent some lovely time being the only soul there at that moment in time.
DeleteReally will treasure this trip, utterly delightful time and making some glass work based on my trip to the National Museum. I'm sure it's going to provide inspiration for quite some time to come.
Mars xx
Beautiful images, Tivoli is magical. Mars, thanks for sharing! Your leisure habit is good, help to know what is happening around the world.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sanjeet, Copenhagen is a wonderful city and I have every intention of going back.
DeleteMars xx