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Tivoli opened in 1843 and is today Scandinavia’s most visited amusement park with 4.25 million visits in 2024 according to Wikipedia. The garden blends old classics like Rutschebanen from 1914 with newer steel coasters and tall towers, and among the rides you will find theatres, the lake and flowerbeds.
The key practical point is that entrance and rides are two separate things. According to tivoli.dk, the Ride Pass gives access to the rides but not to the garden, and the entrance ticket gives access to the garden but not to the rides. This guide covers the rides for which documented facts are available, and helps you choose between the Ride Pass and individual rides. The full, updated list of rides is on tivoli.dk, and the ticket types are explained in the guide to Tivoli tickets.
The short answer
For the rides in Tivoli, you need a Ride Pass, which gives unlimited rides on the same day, or you can buy individual ride tickets inside the garden. The entrance ticket only gives access to the garden. Rutschebanen from 1914, Dæmonen from 2004 and Himmelskibet at 80 metres are among the well-known rides, and the height requirements are posted at each one.
What rides are there in Tivoli?
Tivoli has both classic and modern rides, including the wooden roller coaster Rutschebanen, the steel coaster Dæmonen and the tower Himmelskibet. The full list is on tivoli.dk.
This guide covers only the rides for which documented facts are available: Rutschebanen from 1914, Dæmonen from 2004 and Himmelskibet from 2006. Tivoli has many more, including ones for younger children, but the selection changes between seasons, and some seasonal rides are not covered by the Ride Pass. So check the list on tivoli.dk before your visit to see what is running on the day you come. The rides are spread throughout the garden between the lake, the restaurants and the stages, so a walk around Tivoli is also a walk past most of them. That makes it easy to decide as you go.
If you are visiting with young children, you will find advice on age, height requirements and packed lunch in the guide to Tivoli with children.
What is Rutschebanen in Tivoli?
Rutschebanen is Tivoli’s wooden roller coaster from 1914. It travels at around 50 km/h on a 720-metre track, and there is a brake operator on every train.
Rutschebanen, also called Bjergbanen, has been running in the garden since 1914 and is built of wood. The track runs through painted mountain scenery, and the special feature is the brake operator: on every train, an employee sits and brakes the train as it goes.
The track is 720 metres long, and the train reaches around 50 km/h. These figures may sound modest, but on a wooden coaster with a brake operator, the experience is different from a steel coaster. The height requirement is posted at the entrance to the queue, and like other rides, it may pause for inspection.
What is Dæmonen in Tivoli?
Dæmonen is a steel roller coaster that opened in 2004. Underneath it, you will find one of the garden’s lockers for storage.
Dæmonen is the modern counterpart to Rutschebanen: a steel coaster from 2004. No other technical details about the ride are available in the sources this guide is based on, so check tivoli.dk for height requirements and a description.
A practical detail: according to tivoli.dk, there are lockers for storage under Dæmonen, in addition to the lockers at the main entrance and the exit towards Glyptoteket. Loose items such as bags and phones do not belong on the wild rides, so a locker can be a good idea.
Entrance and Ride Pass in the same ticket: scan the QR code at the entrance, get your wristband, and ride Rutschebanen and Dæmonen as many times as you like on the same day.
Book nowHow tall is Himmelskibet in Tivoli?
Himmelskibet is 80 metres high. It is a swing carousel tower that opened in 2006.
Himmelskibet is a swing carousel where guests sit in swings that are taken up an 80-metre-high tower and spin around. The tower can be seen from large parts of the garden, and from the swings you have a view over Tivoli. The height is the whole point, so the ride is best suited to those who are comfortable sitting high up.
As with the other rides, the height requirement is posted at the entrance, and it varies from ride to ride.
Is a Ride Pass for Tivoli worth the money?
It depends on how many rides you realistically manage. If you plan to ride many attractions on the same day, the Ride Pass is the simplest option; if you only want to try a couple, single rides may be better.
The Ride Pass gives unlimited rides on the same day, except for certain seasonal attractions and Halloween’s two scary houses. Single rides can be bought inside the garden, at the machines or in the Tivoli app. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so compare on the day. Count the rides you realistically manage with queues and breaks, and remember that children must be tall enough for the rides they want to try. Children under 1 year do not need a Ride Pass.
| Ticket | Entrance | Rides | Food | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance and Ride Pass | Ja | Unlimited rides on the same day, except for certain seasonal attractions | No | Those who want to go on many rides |
| Tivoli Extra | Ja | Unlimited rides on the same day | An Easy Food meal | For those who want a meal, not for children under 3 |
| Entrance only | Ja | No, single rides or Ride Passes are bought inside | No | For those who want to see the garden and try a few rides |
| Halloween entrance and Ride Pass | Yes, 2 October - 1 November 2026 | Yes, scary houses not included | No | Halloween visit with rides |
| Copenhagen Card Discover | Ja | No | No | Multiple days in the city with transport |
Entrance, Ride Pass and an Easy Food meal at a selected restaurant on the same day, plus a discount voucher for the gift shop Little Tivoli.
Book nowWhat are the height requirements in Tivoli?
Height requirements are posted at each ride and vary. Check the sign before you join the queue.
This guide does not list specific height requirements because they vary from ride to ride and can change. The signs at the entrance to each ride are what apply. If you have children with you, it is a good idea to check the signs before you buy a Ride Pass, so the child does not end up with a wristband for rides they are not allowed on.
For the youngest visitors: children under 3 enter free with a paying adult, maximum four per adult, and a Ride Pass is required from age 1 if the child wants to ride. At Halloween, the two scary houses are for ages 12 and up, and they require a separate ticket, see Halloween in Tivoli.
Can the rides in Tivoli be closed?
Yes. Rides may stop with little notice for technical inspections, and some seasonal rides do not operate all year.
In mid July 2026, several major rides were out of service on the same day according to TV2 Kosmopol. If you have a specific ride in mind, try it early in the day so you have time to return if it takes a break.
Tivoli is also closed between seasons, in late September and early October as well as from early January to March. See Tivoli opening hours and seasons for the dates, and check the day’s opening time on tivoli.dk.
Only the garden, no rides: the entrance ticket is for you if you want to see the lights and buy a few individual rides inside.
Book nowWhat can you experience in Tivoli besides the rides?
The Pantomime Theatre from 1874, the Concert Hall, the lake and the flowers are among the garden’s highlights that do not require a Ride Pass.
The Pantomime Theatre from 1874 is built in Chinese style and stages pantomime in the commedia dell’arte tradition with characters like Pierrot and Harlequin. The theatre’s curtain is shaped like a peacock’s tail and is one of the garden’s most famous motifs. The Concert Hall from 1956 has 1,660 seats. In addition, there is the lake, the flower beds and the Tivoli Youth Guard, the garden’s children’s guard from 1844 with members aged between 8 and 16. Nimb is the only hotel inside the garden. The garden was founded by Georg Carstensen on 15 August 1843, and much of the atmosphere lies precisely in the mix of old buildings, lights and rides.
If you mainly want to experience the garden and only take a few rides, entrance without rides may be enough, and you can buy individual rides inside. If you want both the garden and the major rides, entrance and Ride Pass on the same day is the simplest choice, and Tivoli Extra with meal adds dinner on top.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rutschebanen in Tivoli?
Rutschebanen dates from 1914. It travels at around 50 km/h on a 720-metre track, and there is a brake operator on every train.
Are rides included in the entrance ticket to Tivoli?
No. The entrance ticket gives access to the garden. For the rides, you need a Ride Pass or to buy single rides.
How high is Himmelskibet?
Himmelskibet is 80 metres tall and opened in 2006.
Does the Ride Pass cover all rides?
The Ride Pass covers the rides, but certain seasonal rides and the two Halloween scary houses, Villa Vendetta and The Haunted House, are excluded.
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Tivoli entrance and Ride Pass: unlimited rides on the same day
- Entrance to Tivoli and Ride Pass with unlimited access to the rides, as per the advertisement
- Some seasonal rides are not included, and during Halloween the Ride Pass does not cover Villa Vendetta and The Haunted House
- The QR code is scanned at the entrance, and you will receive a wristband
Tivoli Extra: entrance, Ride Pass and an Easy Food meal
- Entrance to Tivoli and Ride Pass for the rides; some seasonal rides and Halloween scary houses are excluded
- An Easy Food meal at a selected restaurant in Tivoli; the menus are on tivoli.dk
- Discount voucher for the gift shop Little Tivoli
