Know before you go

• Weekday evenings are calmer than weekends.

Airport to Tivoli Gardens

Copenhagen airport (CPH) has metro and trains to the centre in 15 minutes.

Next to Copenhagen Central Station.

Public transport directions to Tivoli Gardens

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Generator Copenhagen
• Mid-range: Hotel Danmark
• Splurge: Hotel d'Angleterre

Links search the nights from 13 November to 6 January. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual visit schedule for 14 November 2026 to 5 January 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Tivoli.
• Copenhagen Zoo.
• Blue Planet aquarium.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Kødbyen bars.

5 tours worth booking for Christmas at Tivoli Gardens

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Torvehallerne Food halls
• Reffen Street food island
• Schønnemann Smørrebrød since 1877

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• National Museum.
• Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.

Getting around on event days

• Metro runs 24 hours; bike lanes everywhere.

Day trips from Copenhagen

• Helsingør: 45 minutes
• Malmö: 35 minutes

Questions people ask

When is Christmas at Tivoli Gardens 2026?

The next edition is 14 November 2026 to 5 January 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Tivoli Gardens?

Copenhagen airport (CPH) has metro and trains to the centre in 15 minutes. Next to Copenhagen Central Station.

Where should I stay for Christmas at Tivoli Gardens?

For most visitors the best base is Indre By: Old town and Nyhavn.

What else can we do around Christmas at Tivoli Gardens?

Good short outings in Copenhagen include Canal tour, Bike tour, Food tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Christmas at Tivoli Gardens?

Family-friendly picks: Canal tour, Tivoli Gardens, Bike tour. Tivoli.

How far is Tivoli Gardens from Copenhagen centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Next to Copenhagen Central Station.

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