An amusement park dating from the 16th century inside the Dyrehaven deer park, with wooden coasters, fairground games and food stands among the beech trees. A good pairing with the Dyrehaven walk.
Dyrehavsbakken, usually called Bakken, is a historic amusement park at Dyrehavsvej 62 in Klampenborg, north of Copenhagen, Denmark, set among beech trees inside the Dyrehaven deer park. It dates from the 16th century, which makes it one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, and it is run as a collection of independent ride and game operators rather than a single company. Admission to the park is free, and rides are paid per ride or with a wristband, so visitors can wander the fairground, food stands and games without spending anything on rides. The attractions include wooden coasters, fairground games and a long row of traditional stalls, with an informal atmosphere that differs from the more formal gardens of Tivoli in the city centre. Skill and fitness requirements are low: the park is rated easy, and most rides have height or age limits posted at the ride entrance. Visitors with heart, back or neck conditions should read each ride's restrictions, and children usually need an accompanying adult on smaller rides. No special equipment is needed; comfortable shoes and weather layers are enough, and loose items should be secured before boarding. Ride operators are responsible for safety checks, restraints and briefings, and park staff and the Danish emergency services handle incidents, with the Dyrehaven setting giving good road access for ambulances. The park opens for a spring and summer season, usually from around April to August, and again on selected weekends before Christmas, so bakken.dk should be checked for dates, opening hours and current ride prices. The best season is late spring and summer, when the beech woods are green and all rides run; conditions to avoid are heavy rain, strong wind and thunderstorms, which close rides, and peak summer evenings and weekends when crowds are heaviest. Visitors should plan two to four hours and can pair the park with a walk through Dyrehaven to see the deer. The park is reached by S-train line C to Klampenborg, then about ten minutes on foot through the woods.
| Price | Admission free; rides are pay-per-ride or wristband (check bakken.dk for current prices) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-4 hours |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | April-August |
| Address | Dyrehavsvej 62, 2930 Klampenborg |
Activity facts
- Where
- Dyrehavsbakken, Klampenborg
Equipment
Comfortable shoes, weather layers
Location
Dyrehavsvej 62, 2930 Klampenborg
55.7787, 12.5805 View on map
Highlights
- Enter the park free and pay per ride or by wristband
- Ride wooden coasters in a setting that dates from the 16th century
- Walk through Dyrehaven deer park to reach the fairground
- Try the traditional games and food stands among the beech trees
Tips for visiting
- Take S-train line C to Klampenborg and walk about ten minutes
- Compare per-ride prices with a wristband on bakken.dk before buying
- Check opening dates; the park is closed through much of autumn and winter
- Visit on a weekday to avoid the heaviest crowds
- Combine the visit with a walk in Dyrehaven
When to visit
Late spring and summer weekday afternoons; weekend evenings in July are the busiest.
Accessibility
Main paths in the park are generally level, but ride access and surfaces vary and the woodland approach is uneven in places; visitors with mobility needs should check bakken.dk.
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Frequently asked questions
Is entry to Bakken free?
Yes. Entry is free and rides are paid per ride or with a wristband.
When is the park open?
It runs a spring and summer season plus some Christmas weekends. Dates are on bakken.dk.
How do visitors get there from Copenhagen?
Take S-train line C to Klampenborg, then walk about ten minutes.
How long should a visit take?
Two to four hours, longer if combined with a Dyrehaven walk.