Dyrehavsbakken

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Template:Lang (Template:Lit), commonly referred to as Template:Lang (Template:Lit, to distinguish it from Dyrehaven, a royal deer park with public access) is an amusement park in Lyngby-Taarbæk, Denmark, near Klampenborg and approximately Template:Convert north of central Copenhagen. It is located in the southern part of Dyrehaven, around Template:Convert away from a public transport connection to the center of Copenhagen (Klampenborg S-train Station).

It opened in Template:Start date and age<ref name="bakken">Template:Cite web</ref> and is the world's oldest operating amusement park.<ref>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</ref> Access to the area is free, and admissions are purchased separately for the individual attractions, unlike Tivoli.

History

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Dyrehavsbakken, Template:Circa
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Dyrehavsbakken in 1840
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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 hawkers, 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, 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.

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 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. Cabarets 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

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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 Template:Lang (Template:Lit), a wooden roller coaster open since 1932. It was deemed a Coaster Classic by the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE)<ref>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</ref> The park is also home to dozens of other amusements and smaller rides suited for all ages.

Roller coasters

Ride name Type Year opened Manufacturer Additional information
Mariehønen (Ladybird) steel sit down 1981 Zierer Reaches a speed of Template:Convert on a Template:Convert long track and a height of Template:Convert. Small Tivoli model, train 2x5.
Mine Train Ulven (The Wolf) steel sit down 1997 Intamin Reaches a speed of Template:Convert. Mine train model.
Rutschebanen wooden sit down 1932 Lebela Reaches a speed of Template:Convert on a Template:Convert long track and a height of Template:Convert.
Tornado steel sit down spinning coaster 2009 Intamin The cars spin around the Template:Convert 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:

Children's rides

Shows

Former attractions

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>Template:Cite web</ref>
Græshoppen 2021 2023 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>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</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 machines, 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>Template:Cite web</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 buffets, 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 beers such as 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>Template:Cite web</ref>

See also

References

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