Dyrehavsbakken

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{{Short description|Amusement park in Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune, Denmark}}
{{Infobox amusement park
| name = Dyrehavsbakken
| image = [[File:Bakken entry.jpg|250px]]
| caption = Entrance to Bakken
| resort =
| location = Klampenborg, [[Denmark]]
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| coordinates = {{Coord|55.775813|N|12.574818|E|type:landmark_region:DK|display=it}}
| theme =
| homepage = [http://www.bakken.dk/ Bakken.dk]
| owner =
| general_manager = Niels-Erik Winther
| operator =
| opening_date = {{Start date and years ago|df=yes|1583}}
| closing_date = 
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| visitors =
| area = {{convert|75,000|m2|abbr=on}}
| rides = 33
| coasters = 5
| water_rides = 1
| slogan = {{lang|da|Der er noget om snakken, der er dejligt på Bakken}} (There is something to it, Bakken is lovely)
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'''{{lang|da|Dyrehavsbakken}}''' ({{lit|Animal Park Hill}}), commonly referred to as '''{{lang|da|Bakken}}''' ({{lit|The Hill}}, to distinguish it from [[Dyrehaven]], a royal deer park with public access) is an [[amusement park]] in [[Lyngby-Taarbæk]], Denmark, near [[Klampenborg]] and approximately {{convert|10|km|0|abbr=on}} north of central [[Copenhagen]]. It is located in the southern part of Dyrehaven, around {{Convert|600|m|mi|1}} away from a public transport connection to the center of Copenhagen (Klampenborg S-train Station).

It opened in {{start date and age|1583|p=y}}<ref name="bakken">{{cite web | title= The history of Bakken | url= http://www.bakken.dk/english/bakken-the-worlds-oldest-amusement-park | date= 2015-03-08 | access-date= 2015-03-08 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150222033757/http://www.bakken.dk/english/bakken-the-worlds-oldest-amusement-park | archive-date= 2015-02-22 | url-status= dead }}</ref> and is the world's oldest operating amusement park.<ref>{{cite web | title= Oldest amusement park in operation| url= http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/oldest-amusement-park-in-operation/ | access-date=2015-09-01}}</ref>

With 2.5–2.9 million visitors per year, it is the second most popular attraction in [[Denmark]], after the more widely known [[Tivoli Gardens]] amusement park.<ref>{{cite web| title= Top 25 Attractions in Denmark| url= http://www.visitdenmark.com/usa/en-us/menu/turist/turistinformation/attraktioner/top25attraktioner.htm| date= 2009-02-25| access-date= 2009-04-06| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110224183450/http://www.visitdenmark.com/usa/en-us/menu/turist/turistinformation/attraktioner/top25attraktioner.htm| archive-date= 2011-02-24| url-status= dead}}</ref> Access to the area is free, and admissions are purchased separately for the individual attractions, unlike Tivoli.

==History==
[[File:Dyrehavsbakken, c. 1825.jpg|thumb|200px|Dyrehavsbakken, {{circa|1825}}]]
[[File:Dyrehavsbakken 1849.jpg|thumb|200px|Dyrehavsbakken in 1840]]
[[Image:Dyrehavsbakken i 1800-tallet.png|right|thumb|200px|Dyrehavsbakken in the 19th century]]
The origins of Dyrehavsbakken can be traced back to 1583 when Kirsten Piil discovered a natural spring in what is now known as [[Jægersborg Dyrehave]] or Dyrehaven, a large forest park north of [[Copenhagen]].<ref name="bakken" /> Residents of Copenhagen were attracted to the spring water due to the poor water quality in central Copenhagen during this period. Many believed the natural spring to have curative properties, and therefore Piil's discovery drew large crowds, especially in the springtime.<ref name="bakken" /> These large crowds attracted entertainers and [[Hawker (trade)|hawker]]s, whose presence are the origins of the [[amusement park]] today.

For a period the area that the spring was located on was not open to the public, due to it being on royal hunting grounds.<ref name="bakken" /> In 1669, [[Frederick III of Denmark|King Frederick III]] decided to set up an animal park in the area, and his son [[Christian V]] expanded the park to 3–4 times its original size after becoming king in 1670. The area was named [[Jægersborg Dyrehave]], its present name, in 1671. The park was off-limits to the public until 1756, under [[Frederick V of Denmark|Frederick V]].

Open to the general public once again, Dyrehavsbakken began to flourish. Entertainers, hawkers, and innkeepers returned to the area, and Bakken's growing reputation throughout Europe attracted other entertainers and artists, including [[Pierrot|Pjerrot]], a [[clown]] who still is a fixture at the park today.<ref name="bakken" /> The park continued to grow even throughout the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. Its popularity was later aided by easier accessibility due to the development of steamships in 1820 and railroads in 1864, as well as publicity from poets and authors.<ref name="bakken" />

As the popularity of Bakken grew, its conditions worsened. As a result, some of the business owners, or ''tent owners'' as they are still called today, created the Dyrehavsbakken Tent Owners' Association of 1885.<ref name="bakken" /> The association improved garbage collection, restroom facilities, water supply, publicity, and helped bring electricity to the park. The association is still around today, and all businesses operating in the park are required to join.

The entertainment options also improved over time. [[Cabaret]]s such as Sansouci, which opened in 1866, and Bakkens Hvile, which opened in 1877, became increasingly popular.<ref name="bakken" /> The 20th century brought other ventures, such as the Circus Revue and automated moving rides.<ref name="bakken" /> Over time, more modern rides and entertainment options have been introduced.

==Rides==
[[Image:Rutschebanen roller coaster.jpg|right|thumb|216px|Rutschebanen roller coaster]]
Bakken may have started as a place to get clean spring water, but today it is a thriving amusement park filled with modern rides and amenities. Bakken is home to five [[roller coasters]], the most famous of which is {{lang|da|Rutschebanen}} ({{lit|Roller coaster}}), a [[wooden roller coaster]] open since 1932. It was deemed a ''Coaster Classic'' by the [[American Coaster Enthusiasts]] (ACE)<ref>{{cite web| title= ACE Coaster Classic Awards| url= http://www.aceonline.org/CoasterAwards/?type=1| access-date= 2009-04-06| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150908094157/http://www.aceonline.org/CoasterAwards/?type=1| archive-date= 2015-09-08| url-status= dead}}</ref> until the end of the 2009 season, after which the trains were updated and the [[brakemen]] who rode along to control the speed were retired, leading ACE to rescind its ''Classic'' status.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.aceonline.org/page/Classic |title=ACE Coaster Classic Awards |website=American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) |access-date=2020-04-15}}</ref> The park is also home to dozens of other [[List of amusement rides|amusements]] and smaller rides suited for all ages.

===Roller coasters===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Ride name !! Type !! Year opened !! Manufacturer !! Additional information
|-
| Mariehønen (Ladybird) || steel sit down || 1981 || [[Zierer]] || Reaches a speed of {{convert|26|km/h|abbr=on}} on a {{convert|60|m|abbr=on}} long track and a height of {{convert|3|m|abbr=on}}. Small Tivoli model, train 2x5.
|-
| Mine Train Ulven (The Wolf) || steel sit down || 1997 || [[Intamin]] || Reaches a speed of {{convert|65|km/h|abbr=on}}. Mine train model.
|-
| Rutschebanen || wooden sit down || 1932 || Lebela || Reaches a speed of {{convert|75|km/h|abbr=on}} on a {{convert|852|m|abbr=on}} long track and a height of {{convert|22|m|abbr=on}}.
|-
| Tornado || steel sit down spinning coaster || 2009 || Intamin || The cars spin around the {{convert|300|m|abbr=on}} long track.
|-
| De Vilde Mus (The Wild Mice) || steel sit down || 2012 || [[Mack Rides]] || Compact wild mouse coaster, car 2+2.
|}

===Other rides===
Each of the rides requires a certain number of coupons:
*Afro Cups{{snd}}spinning cups (4 coupons)
*Bumper Cars{{snd}}[[bumper cars]] (81)
*Crazy Theater{{snd}}indoor laser shoot-out (6 coupons)
*Enterprise{{snd}}enterprise spinner (5 coupons)
*Extreme{{snd}}giant swing (6 coupons)
*5D Cinema{{snd}}shows 4 different movies, each about 10–12 minutes long (8 coupons)
*Ghost Train{{snd}}indoor ghost train (5 coupons)
*Gyngen{{snd}}a [[Zamperla]] Happy Swing that opened in 2024 (7 coupons)
*Hullabaloo{{snd}}funny house (4 coupons)
*Jungle Boats{{snd}}boats and water shooting (4 coupons)
*Polyp{{snd}}polyp spinner (5 coupons)
*Rodeobanen{{snd}}bumper cars (8 coupons)
*Safari{{snd}}dark ride laser shoot out (5 coupons)
*Samba Tower{{snd}}air [[carousel]] (4 coupons)
*Svæveflyveren{{snd}} [[Zamperla]] WindstarZ relocated from [[Emerald Park]] in 2024 (8 coupons)
*Spinning Car{{snd}}[[hovercraft]] ride (4 coupons)
*SRV{{snd}}simulator ride (4 coupons)
*Swan Station{{snd}}aerial swan ride (5 coupons)
*Tidsmaskinen{{snd}}a [[Zamperla]] NebulaZ, installed for the 2021 season (8 coupons)
*Tower Thrill{{snd}}a 30m-tall [[drop tower]] (6 coupons)
*Water Cannon{{snd}}water shoot out on boats (5 coupons)
*Viking Ship Dragon{{snd}}swinging Viking ship (5 coupons)
*Water Slide{{snd}}a log [[flume ride]]. Travels a {{Convert|390|m|4=-long|adj=mid}} course and has two drops on the way (5 coupons)

===Children's rides===
*Bin Express{{snd}}roundabout (4 coupons)
*Børne Ferris Wheel{{snd}}mini [[Ferris wheel]] (4 coupons)
*Carousel{{snd}}children's carousel (3 coupons)
*Hip Hop{{snd}}mini drop tower (4 coupons)
*Jeep{{snd}}on track jeep ride (3 coupons)
*Klatrejungle{{snd}}challenge course
*Little Trains{{snd}}mini train ride (4 coupons)
*Mini Dumpo{{snd}}circular ride (3 coupons)
*Santa's Obstacle Course{{snd}}play area

===Shows===
*Bakkens Hvile{{snd}}cabaret show
*Circus Revue{{snd}}[[revue]] show from 19 May to 27 August
*Pjerrot the Clown{{snd}}the park's mascot
*Bakken Animals{{snd}}animal show

===Former attractions===
{| class="wikitable"
! Ride name !! Year opened !! Year closed!! Manufacturer !! Description
|-
| Dillen || before 2003 || 2020 || [[Zierer]] || A jet-ski ride. It was retired at the end of the 2020 season in order to accommodate Tidsmaskinen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freizeitpark-welt.de/freizeitparks/bakken/attraktionen/Dillen-r1369|title=Dillen - Bakken|website=www.freizeitpark-welt.de|access-date=March 19, 2021|language=de}}</ref>
|-
| Græshoppen || 2021 || 2023 || [[KMG (company)|KMG]] || A Move It 24 thrill ride that spun and flipped riders upside down. The attraction was later sold off to Dutch showman Reijnders and renamed The Beast, under which it travels the fair circuit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themeparkfreaks.eu/2023/10/thrillride-uit-bakken-gaat-naar-nederlandse-kermissen-in-2024/|title=Thrillride uit Bakken gaat naar Nederlandse kermissen in 2024|last=Sansens|first=Jonathan|website=themeparkfreaks.eu|access-date=July 29, 2024|language=nl}}</ref>
|-
| Racing || 1972 || 2020 || Zierer || This single-seat car-style coaster was built in 1971, and retired at the end of the 2020 season. It was replaced by Græshoppen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://coasterforce.com/racing-bakken-closes/|title=Racing comes to an end at Bakken|date=September 6, 2020|website=CoasterForce|access-date=December 30, 2020|language=en}}</ref>
|}

==Other attractions==
Bakken contains many other entertainment options in addition to rides. This includes seven different gaming halls that have [[carnival]]-style games, [[slot machine]]s, and dancing. The park's mascot, Pjerrot the clown, performs every day for young children. The park is also home to Bakkens Hvile music hall, where cabarets are common, as well as the Circus Revue, a live [[circus]]-style performance.<ref name=bakken2>{{cite web | title= Welcome to Dyrehavsbakken| url= http://www.bakken.dk/english.html| access-date=2009-04-06}}</ref> There are also live music performances in lounges and bars across the park on a regular basis.

The park is home to dozens of restaurants of several types and price ranges. The style of the restaurants ranges from [[street food]] vendors, to [[buffet]]s, to fancier restaurants. The type of food represented ranges from standard amusement park fare, such as hamburgers and [[cotton candy]], to traditional [[Danish cuisine]], such as [[Pølser]] (Danish hot dogs), [[Æbleskiver]] (Danish popovers), and [[Smørrebrød]] (open-faced sandwiches), to many other types of international cuisine. Bakken also contains numerous bars and lounges, where popular Danish [[beer]]s such as [[Carlsberg Group|Carlsberg]] and [[Tuborg]] are served.

==Operation==
Bakken is open daily from the end of March through the end of August. Entrance into the park area is free of charge, but rides and attractions require payment. Prices depend on the ride or attraction. Discounted coupons, wristbands, and season passes can also be purchased.<ref>{{cite web| title= Bakken: Prices| url= http://www.bakken.dk/english/prices.html| access-date= 2009-04-06| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090207005900/http://www.bakken.dk/english/prices.html| archive-date= 2009-02-07| url-status= dead}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery perrow="4">
Image:Dyrehavsbakken.jpg|Near the entrance of Rutschebanen
Image:Bakken water ride.jpg|Water ride
Image:Dyrehavsbakken 2.jpg|Various restaurants and attractions
Image:Bakken exit sign.jpg|Exit sign
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[Tourism in Denmark]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bakken.dk/ Bakken website] {{in lang|da}}
* [https://www.bakken.dk/english Bakken website] {{in lang|en}}
* [http://www.denmark.net/denmark-guide/attractions-denmark/dyrehavsbakken.html Review of Bakken]
* [http://www.rcdb.com/pd379.htm Roller Coaster DataBase: Bakken]

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