To do · Vesterbro
Photo: Lukas Bukoven/VisitCopenhagen
Tivoli Gardens – Halloween and Christmas seasons
Founded in 1843 and a two-minute walk from the station, Tivoli dresses itself in pumpkins, witches and thousands of lights for Halloween, then reopens as a Christmas garden with Father Christmas, a Santa Train and stalls.

| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Ages | Haunted houses not for young children (Tivoli); Little Ghost Train and Witch's Carousel for younger visitors |
| Where | Vesterbro |
| Address | Vesterbrogade 3, 1620 København V |
| Season and hours | Halloween in Tivoli 2 October – 1 November 2026; closed 2–12 November; Christmas in Tivoli 13 November 2026 – 3 January 2027. Daily hours vary – check tivoli.dk on the day. |
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Checked on tivoli.dk, visitcopenhagen.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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