Dyrehavsbakken Og Cirkusrevyen

On a perfect summer day in the Copenhagen area, it is a great idea to go to a park and enjoy the weather. An even better idea... go to Dyrehavsbakken. The name in English, Deer Park Hill, doesn't sound extremely enticing, but for you who have read about previous adventures in Denmark, you may recall that I am quite enchanted by this place. A walk, bike ride, or carriage ride here is always thrilling to me. An area planned for royal sport hunting, now the woods here are home to many red, fallow, and sika deer. Yet here is also what is arguably the oldest amusement park in the world, Bakken. In Dyrehavsbakken on a warm summer day, a leisurely picnic in the woods can be followed by the whirl of a ride, or the sweetness of an ice cream. Dyrehavsbakken has a little something in store for everyone.

On the 30th of June, we got to experience a gorgeous summer day here. Shortly after arriving, we headed out on a long horse drawn carriage ride. Suffice it to say, when I was a little girl I loved the mere thought of horses, and as a result taking a horse drawn carriage ride is still extremely special to me. To be able to take a horse drawn carriage ride around Dyrehaven was an incredible treat. 

After disembarking from our carriage, we took a stroll around Bakken. Since it was such a lovely day, Bakken was quite crowded. However, when in an amusement park the hustle and bustle is part of the experience as kids of all ages walk around with their amusement park treasures in hand and big smiles on their faces.

Though I myself did not go on any rides, I did take the time to watch part of a show put on by Bakkens Pjerrot.

This is as the composition of the audience suggests, a children's show. Which is great for me, since the Danish tends to be spoken slower. Bakkens Pjerrot has, for over 200 years, entertained Danish children, bringing a smile to the face of all.

After dinner in the warm of the sun came the real reason why we were in Bakken that fine day. Located in a tent in Bakken is the theater performance Cirkusrevyen. Cirkusrevyen is a yearly comedy show created in response to events which took place in Denmark and around the world during the past year. Sitting in the first row of a show like this was nothing short of amazing. It really pushed my Danish comprehension, and it was a funny show none the less.

From riding in a horse drawn carriage, enjoying the amazing weather, experiencing the energy of Bakken,  catching the laughter of Pjerrot as well as the laughter that Cirkusrevyen, it was a wonderful day spent in Dyrehavsbakken.