Tivoli 2009
For the 167th time Tivoli opens its doors for a summer season of fun, joy, and pleasure. It happens on April 8 at 11 o’clock when a troop of Tivoli regulars (season pass holders of a certain age) are met by the Tivoli Boys Guard and those of the Tivoli staff, who are not busy giving the last finishing touches to the Gardens.
New Ride
The winter months have been spent rebuilding and doing maintenance work. In one spot you’ll find, that people are still working. Tivoli’s new ride, at this time still nameless, will be finished during the first few weeks of the season, and is scheduled to open May 1.The ride consists of two planes with four seats each. and its theme is the mystery of the Orient and the making of history. The planes are mounted on two large wings decorated with gold leaf and onion-shaped cupolas. Two passengers on each plane have control over the ride. They take turn to decide the speed (up to 100 km/h) and the movement, as the planes can rotate 360 degrees.
Royal set designs
The Pantomime Theatre presents its fourth Hans Christian Andersen ballet with set designs and costumes by HM Queen Margrethe. This year’s ballet is the Swineherd. James Price composes the music and Dinna Bjørn choreographs the show which premiers July 16th.The traditional Danish pantomime is on almost every night throughout the summer season. The charming ballets have been performed at Tivoli since 1844 and can not be seen anywhere else in the world. The theatre itself is Tivoli’s oldest building, dating from 1874.
World Class Classical
The Tivoli Concert Hall offers you some of the world’s greatest music performed by Danish and international stars. Among the coming events are Rolando Villazon 15 August. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 15 – 20 September. Tivoli’s own symphony orchestra plays many nights, so if you are into classical music it is well worth while to check what’s on (www.tivoligardens.com).
Dining Out
Inside Tivoli you’ll find more than 40 restaurants and places to eat. The Nimb restaurants are housed in one of Tivoli’s iconic buildings, a Moresque palace from 1909. The Michelin-starred restaurant The Paul is located in part of the charming Glass Hall Theatre. In the quirky and convivial restaurant Grøften (meaning the ditch) you can combine Danish ‘hygge’ with either Danish or Italian cuisine. If fine dining is not on you menu and you prefer food on the go, Tivoli offers both fresh fruit juices, organic sausages and burger-and-fries with reduced fat.
Scenery, gardens and entertainment
When visiting Tivoli, you need to make time for enjoying the scenery and general ambience. Tivoli was layed out in 1843 on what were then the western fortifications of Copenhagen, and you’ll still see traces of history at Tivoli. An example is the lake, which is a remnant of the city moat. In May you’ll see 80.000 tulips in bloom, and throughout the season Tivoli’s gardens are kept in tip-top shape by 11 gardeners. Performances at the Pantomime Theatre as well as on the open-air stage and bandstands are free for Tivoli’s guests, and of course there is no charge on people-watching either.
Kind regards
Tivoli Communications
Ellen Dahl
ed@tivoli.dk
+45 3375 0600 or +45 2272 5600
Summer 2009
8 April – 20 SeptemberEvery day from 11 a.m.
Entertainment
The Tivoli Concert Hall
From May – September
Rolando Villazon 15 August
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 15 – 20 September
Tivoli Glass Hall
From April - September
Pantomime shows daily
16 July world premiere on new ballet with set designs by H.M. Queen Margrethe
Friday Rock
Every Friday at 22.00
Live orchestras
Every day – all season
Tivoli Illuminations Show
All season
Copenhagen eSport Challenge11 – 14 April
Rides
New spectacular ride!Wooden roller coaster from 191425 rides including 4 roller coasters
Restaurants
Wagamama Tivoli
The Paul
25 other fine places to eat
Scenery
Beautiful Gardens
Spectacular Lighting
The Tivoli Aquarium
Don’t miss
The house of Nimb containing
Restaurant Nimb
Nimb Herman
wine cellar
micro dairy
hotel
Admission, Tivoli*:
DKK 85 (12 y+)
DKK 45 (3-11 y)
Admission Fridays from 8 pm: DKK 125 (open-air concert at 10 pm)
Multi-ride Ticket*:
DKK 200 (12 y+)
DKK 160 (3-11 y)
*Prices given here are at the date of the opening and may change during the seasons - always check the current prices. Current prices
