Press Information
September 2006

Christmas at Tivoli 2006

Tivoli opens again this Christmas season from November 15th - December 30th.

Whereas Tivoli has been a favourite summer pass-time for Copenhageners since 1843, it was not until 1994 that the Christmas season came to be. Since the Christmas at Tivoli has become an attraction for Danes and tourists alike with over one million visitors in 2005. In comparison the summer season, lasting from mid April until late September attracts 3.3 million visitors.

What to expect
Tivoli's unique downtown location makes it an ideal venue for shopping, dining, and having fun, close as it is to the Copenhagen hotels and the shopping and cultural hot spots of the old city. Enter Tivoli and discover a world of beautiful scenery, spectacular lighting, gorgeous restaurants and fun shopping.

Do not forget to try out some of the great rides, for example the world's tallest swing carousel, the Star Flyer, or one of the worlds oldest wooden roller coasters. Built in 1914, it is also Tivoli's most popular ride with more than 1.4 million guests every year.

'Gløgg & æbleskiver'
Stroll around Tivoli and sample the Danish Christmas treats 'gløgg & æbleskiver', a hot and spicy drink made on red wine and traditionally accompanied by round, pan-fried cakes served with sugar and jam. Or visit one of the 20-odd restaurants and have a traditional Danish Christmas lunch with pickled herring, liver paté, meatballs and other Danish delights. Most of the restaurants also offer a la carte international cuisine if you are not up for culinary experiments.

Study the Life of the Danish 'Nisse'
Visit Nissekøbing and study the life of the Danish pixie or gnome ('nisse') in this grand display of mechanical puppets. You can also listen to the Nisse Band playing Christmas songs, enjoy the Tivoli Boys Guard Parade or meet Father Christmas/Santa Claus - in Danish Julemanden - who has settled with his sleigh and reindeer to listen to your innermost wishes.

Just like any family, Tivoli likes to add to its collection of Christmas ornaments. For 2006 the Tivoli designers are preparing a giant snow globe in front of the exotic Nimb Building.

Christmas at Tivoli is not to be missed, and we are looking forward to welcoming you to our world of delight and magic and helping you with any inquiry, you may have.

Further Information
Tivoli Communications
Ellen Dahl, tel.: +45 3375 0600/ 2272 5600
Email: ed@tivoli.dk

The Tivoli Concert Hall
Hip-Hop Nutcracker
Opening December 2nd at 4 p.m.
Sat & Sun at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Wed & Thur at 8 p.m., Fri at 4 p.m.
No performances Mondays and Tuesdays
For tickets call the Tivoli Box Office, tel.: +45 3315 1012