Tivoli’s 2015 summer season offers international concerts, new restaurants & vertical garden

Denmark’s most visited attraction, Tivoli Gardens in central Copenhagen, is open for its 173rd season. Apart from the 100-year-old roller coaster and the unique scenery, the 2015 summer season features international concerts, new restaurants and also a revival of the military tattoo by the historic Tivoli Youth Guard.

Whether you visit Tivoli for the first time or the fiftieth, Tivoli changes over the years, but also stays the same, even though each visit is different. Here are some of the new things to experience in 2015.

New military tattoo


Historic Tivoli Youth Guard presented a new military tattoo on April 11. The tattoo takes place every Saturday. In May, the Guard presented this program at the Sweden International Tattoo.  The Youth Guard was formed in 1844 by Tivoli’s founder, Georg Carstensen, as The Tivoli Boys Guard. In 2015 girls can join for the first time, and the English name has therefore changed to The Tivoli Youth Guard. In Danish the name remains unchanged: Tivoli-Garden.

New eateries


Tivoli has two new restaurants for 2015. Classy Nimb adds a new restaurant – Fru Nimb (Mrs. Nimb)  –  to the portfolio. At Fru Nimb you will find traditional Danish smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches). Tivoli’s Divan 1 location dates from 1843 when it was a cafe. A new family oriented concept, Spisehuset (literally the Eating House), has opened in this central location.

Star-studded concerts


Tivoli presents a star-studded program of open-air concerts in 2015. Mark Knopfler, Elton John, and Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga will appear in Tivoli’s magical summer night setting, as will Jessie J, Jamie Cullum, Snoop Dog and Belle & Sebastian. The latter are all part of the Friday Rock concert program which also presents a host of Danish stars over the summer. Friday Rock gathers thousands of music fans every week at 10 p.m. On September 4 and 5, there will be music all day and all night at the Offspring Festival featuring Danish and international bands and artists.

Classical highlights


Scandinavia’s biggest classical summer festival, Tivoli Festival in the Tivoli Concert Hall,  presents 54 concerts, among them Stephen Milling (June 5) Bo Skovhus (June 23), Laurence Brownlee ( August 15) and Matshikiza and Shi (September 4).

Vertical garden


Tivoli’s grounds, architecture and gardens are praised by all who visit. For 2015, Tivoli for the first time presents a vertical garden. The vertical garden is located next to Tivoli’s Chinese style Pantomime Theatre and marks the friendship and collaboration between Tivoli and Sentosa Island in Singapore. By the Concert Hall there is a new garden design including a chicken run. Toddlers will also appreciate the three new towers and connecting bridges in the play area Petzi’s World.

Tivoli seasons


Summer season: 
April 1 – September 20
Halloween in Tivoli: 
October 9 – November 1
Christmas in Tivoli: 
November 14 – January 3, 2016

About Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens, founded 1843, has become a national treasure and an international attraction. Hans Christian Andersen visited many times, most notably October 11, 1843 when he was inspired by Tivoli’s scenery to begin his story The Nightingale.
 Walt Disney visited several times during the 1950s and 1960s to get inspiration and ideas for Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. Many other celebrities have also visited. In 2014, Tivoli had 4.5 million visitors. The scenery is beautiful with exotic architecture, historic buildings and lush gardens. At night, thousands of coloured lights create a fairy tale mood that is completely unique. Tivoli has a strong green profile and buys electricity from sustainable sources. The rides are designed to match Tivoli’s architecture and gardens. Vertigo was voted Europe’s Best Ride in 2014. Tivoli’s oldest and most popular ride is the wooden Roller Coaster from 1914. All open-air cultural events are free of charge once you have paid admission to Tivoli. Usually you will have the pleasant feeling of finding and enjoying something you never knew you liked. When it comes to food, some Danes will bring a picnic, but really there is a choice of everything from traditional Danish cuisine to French bistro or Asian food in Tivoli thirty-something restaurants and food outlets. Visit www.tivoli.dk

=======================================================================
“LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK – Did you know that you can follow The Danish Pioneer Newspaper on FACEBOOK? Please Click HERE to “LIKE” Us and Join Our Growing Danish Pioneer Family!

ABOUT THE DANISH PIONEER NEWSPAPER – SINCE 1872 – ENGLISH & DANISH ARTICLES – THE DANISH PIONEER NEWSPAPER IN ACTION: Did you know that The Danish Pioneer’s staff, editors, photographers columnists and writers help readers discover unique travel destinations, interesting films, concerts, books, theatrical works, festivals, exhibitions, sporting events, delicious restaurants, special birthdays and scholarship opportunities in the USA, Canada, Denmark & Scandinavia. Come discover more in 2015. Visit our full website at: www.thedanishpioneer.com.

THE DANISH PIONEER NEWSPAPER WAS FOUNDED IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA IN 1872 AND TODAY IS STILL PUBLISHED JUST OUTSIDE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Did you know by supporting The Danish Pioneer Newspaper’s print edition, we are able to offer the bonus of our colorful, exciting website. Please support The Danish Pioneer Newspaper. Subscriptions to our print edition are economical, and you receive 26 issues per year including the extra-large, extra-special holiday issue. Subscriptions and advertisements – like annual donations to ethnic institutions or memberships to clubs, lodges and organizations – help The Danish Pioneer Newspaper staff to preserve and to support the Danish-American ethnic press in addition to allowing us to promote the Danish and Scandinavian culture, communities, heritage and traditions in the USA and North America. Please subscribe today or give The Danish Pioneer Newspaper as a gift subscription to a friend or relative. Visit http://www.thedanishpioneer.com/subscribe