One of my favorite places in Denmark, which is also one of the top ten most-visited amusement parks in Europe is Dyrehavsbakken, or simply Bakken. It is known as the oldest operating amusement park in the world, yet, it welcomes millions of visitors each year. Admission is free, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy in addition to the fun rides. Throngs of people go to Bakken for a stroll, a picnic, some swimming, and playing sports like football.

Located in Klampenborg, Bakken has been a favorite spot since it opened in 1583. With plenty of rides to choose from, restaurants to try, and entertaining games and competitions to join, your summer will definitely be full of fun. Yes, Bakken is open only in summer, usually from March to August.

So, what attractions are in the park? Denmark is home to the Vikings ages ago, so many attractions and rides resemble Viking ships and/or are water-inspired. There are bumper cars, an 82-year old wooden roller coaster, an octopus ride, little ferris wheels and drop towers.

Hungry? There are food stalls and restaurants to choose from. Meals are affordable, in my experience, and you may even opt to dine in an eat-all-you-can restaurant.

Or you may opt to bring a picnic bag and sit on the grass. Once, we brought home-made burgers and fruits, and stayed under the sun for hours. It was pleasant to watch people and the horse-driven calesas (carriages) pass by.

The park is surrounded by 400-year old trees, and if you go deeper into the woods, you might catch a glimpse of free range deer. I never went farther than the park and the beach, so I never saw a deer near Bakken from 2013-2015. But maybe, others did.

And oh, there are plenty of booths and stalls in the park. My sister and I enjoyed playing basketball there, even without prizes. But there are many arcade games with little prizes, too.

In addition to the amusement park, Klampenborg Beach is within reach. They’ve made the beach wider to accommodate more people.

That’s it, pansit! Hope you enjoy Bakken on your visit. For opening hours and more: http://www.bakken.dk/%C3%A5bningstider 😉

Today, I’m moving out of the bofællaskab where I stayed for 11 months. Living there concludes my 27-month stay in Denmark. I feels like a very long time. Everything seemed to have happened ages ago! I made a lot of experiments and observations in Denmark. Carpe diem!  ❤ 🙂 ALL PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ON THIS BLOG ARE MINE.  🙂#spreadloveandpositivevibes