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Tivoli GardensvsThe Little Mermaid
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Little Mermaid ranks marginally higher than Tivoli Gardens. The Little Mermaid comes in at 85 with approval from 6 sources including Atlas Obscura, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Tivoli Gardens
Concierge
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Independent
Vesterbrogade 3, Copenhagen 1630, Denmark
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Concierge "Only a city as whimsical as Copenhagen would bill an amusement park as its main attraction but of course this isn't just any amusement park."
Afar Magazine "The smell of cotton candy wafts through the air and tickles my nose immediately transporting me back to my childhood." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Visitors of all ages love this classic park, but it is particularly appealing for families." Full review
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Travel + Leisure "Don't let the word "gardens" fool you—this expansive park also offers plenty of high-adrenaline rides, featuring a top-tier amusement park from mid-April to mid-September"
Copenhagen Travel Guide
August 6, 2021
Travel + Leisure "One of the world's oldest operating amusement parks, Tivoli Gardens is a must-visit attraction in the heart of Copenhagen"
20 Best Amusement Parks in the World
March 6, 2022
Frommer's "The Tivoli is filled with schmaltz but somehow with its glitz, glamour, and gaiety it manages to win over hardened cynics." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A historic and beloved amusement park with thrilling rides including one of the oldest operating wooden roller coasters — entertainment, shops, restaurants, and seasonal events"
Independent "Head to Tivoli Gardens to find the 17th-century Rosenborg Castle and the CopenHill, a sports complex cleverly built on top of a recycling plant"
The Little Mermaid Frommer's Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide Atlas Obscura
Langelinie on the harbor, Copenhagen 2004, Denmark
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Frommer's "The statue everybody wants to see in Copenhagen is... inspired by Andersen's famous fairy tale The Little Mermaid." Full review
Afar Magazine "Mobs of tourists line up to get their photo taken in front of Copenhagen's iconic Little Mermaid statue." Full review
Afar Magazine "This beautiful sculpture, created by Edvard Eriksen (1876 - 1959) in 1913, graces the harbor in Copenhagen." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The symbol of the city of Copenhagen, sits on a rock on the water's edge looking forlornly towards the entrance to the huge port." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long. " Full review
