Dyrehavsbakken

Dyrehavsbakken, commonly known as Bakken, is an amusement park in Klampenborg, Denmark, just north of Copenhagen. It sits in the Dyrehaven, a large deer park, on a hillside overlooking the forest. The name Bakken means “the hill,” and Dyrehavsbakken denotes the hill of the deer park. The park forms part of a historic leisure landscape surrounding Copenhagen.

Origins date to 1583, when a natural spring attracted crowds from Copenhagen and the surrounding region. The spring and the gatherings around it evolved into a permanent entertainment site, with innkeepers, musicians and street performers contributing to the early atmosphere. In the 19th century Bakken developed into a formal amusement park with rides, booths and performances.

Today Bakken offers a mix of traditional amusement attractions, games and live entertainment, alongside more modern rides. The park operates mainly during the warmer months, typically from spring to autumn, with occasional winter programming and events. It is one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the world and is a notable cultural and tourist landmark in the Copenhagen area.