COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

DENMARK

It was a chilly winters night when I arrived at the Tivoli. We waited in a long line and I enjoyed people watching while wondering what was inside. To be honest, I hadn’t heard of the Tivoli before but by how packed it was to get in, I knew it was something quite special.

When we walked in I noticed rows of decorated trees glistening in white Christmas lights. Red bulbs hung about in each tree and little cabins with the cutest chimneys on top sold delectable treats and trinkets. Each one served a different purpose and I thoroughly enjoyed walking from each one to window shop. I loved watching the children’s faces light up and experience the true happiness Christmas had to offer. There were so many games, amusement rides, different courses of foods.. I wish I could transport myself right back into that very moment of walking in for the very first time.

Did you know that in Denmark it rains every second day, on average having 171 days of rain each year?

Denmark Fun Facts:

1. Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world! Aarhus is Denmark’s happiest city.. so technically Aarhus is the happiest place on earth! (…move over, Disneyworld!)

2. Denmark had the oldest flag in the world, Dannebrog, and it is over 800 years old!

3. Denmark does not have any mountains so biking is never uphill and more than 50% of those who live in Copenhagen ride their bikes to and from work everyday!

4. Denmark also has the world’s oldest amusement park, Bakken! The second oldest one is the Tivoli Gardens!

5. LEGO was invited by the Danes in 1949! You can visit the original LEGOLAND here as well!