Hotels near Christmas in Tivoli

Tivoli Gardens, opened in 1843 and one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, becomes a winter wonderland for Christmas in Tivoli. The 2026 season runs from 13 November to 3 January 2027, closing on 24 December. Hundreds of thousands of lights cover the trees, rides and pavilions, and wooden stalls sell Danish Christmas treats, decorations and gifts.

Food stalls serve æbleskiver (round pancake balls with jam and powdered sugar), honey cakes, roast pork sandwiches and gløgg, the Danish mulled wine with raisins and almonds. Many of the park's rides stay open, and the lake becomes the centrepiece of the light displays.

Unlike the other Copenhagen markets, Tivoli charges an entry fee, with ride tickets sold separately.

Pro Tip: Buy your Tivoli entry ticket online in advance to skip the queue, and visit on a weekday evening for smaller crowds. Stay until after dark, when the lights over the lake are at their best.