When it comes to Halloween in Copenhagen, some people feel that it falls into the same category as Valentine’s Day – an old holiday, distorted by time and adopted by commercial companies to make money.
While it may not bear much resemblance to All Hallow’s Eve of yore, there are plenty of reasons to dive into Halloween. It’s fun, it’s a bit silly, and it’s a chance to talk about the things that scare us in an open, healthy way. Plus: candy!
Halloween isn’t really celebrated in Denmark; the major kids-dressing-up holiday is still Fastelavn. There seems to be, however, some attempt to make Halloween A Thing. I’m not mad about it.
Here are three ways to get into the Halloween spirit in Copenhagen:
Halloween at Tivoli
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During the Halloween season, Tivoli amusement park is filled with Halloween decorations, market stalls where you can buy costumes and decor, and fun activities like pumpkin carving. Spooky, goofy fun that’s great whether you have kids or just want a little child-like wonder to spice up your autumn.
You can skip the ticket-purchasing line and enjoy faster access into Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens with a pre-booked ticket.
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Halloween at Tivoli Copenhagen |
Pick you own pumpkins
Pick you own pumpkinsGetting your costume and decor in order isn’t hard; there’s lots of options all over the city. Luckily, most grocery stores sell pumpkins of all sizes, so you can always pick a few up with your daily groceries.
If you’re looking for more of a pumpkin patch experience, check out Ventegodtgaard, a farm and orchard where you can pick your own fruits like apples and, through September and October, your own pumpkin!
Located in Lille Skensved, Ventegodtgaard is a bit of a hike outside of Copenhagen (35 minutes by car) but definitely worth it for some autumnal fun.
→ Ventegodtgaard
Naurbjergvej 26
4623 Lille Skensved
Opening Hours:
Fri, Sat & Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ghostwalk: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Ghostwalk: A Self-Guided Walking TourExperience the eerie and intriguing side of Copenhagen with this Ghost Walk. Led by Allison, a digital guide, this ghost tour unveils the city’s macabre history, hidden in plain sight for over a millennium. The tour begins at the Round Tower, where you’ll embark on an exploration of Copenhagen’s haunted past. Are you ready to unlock the dark secrets of this ancient city?
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Ghostwalk: A Self-Guided Walking Tour |
Don’t forget: Costumes, Decorations & Candy
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→Fest og Farver Nørrebrogade 110 – 112 Opening Hours: |
Sure, you could buy bags of candy at Netto, but for the real Halloween fun, pick your own mix of pre-wrapped candies at a blandet slik (mixed candy) shop. What’s more Halloween than watching Hocus Pocus and munching on tiny snickers bars?
Nam Nam Slik is my favorite because there’s a bunch of locations throughout the city, the’ve got a great variety of candy and the prices are really low (expert tip: 20% off with a student ID!).
→Nam Nam SlikFalkoner Alle 63 Opening Hours: |
→Nam Nam SlikAmagerbrogade 72 Opening Hours: |
→Nam Nam SlikFrederikssundsvej 26A Opening hours: |
→Nam Nam SlikJernbane Alle 95 Opening Hours: |
Want more Halloween? Discover some super scary Scandinavian folklore and ghost stories.
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This article was first published in October, 2018.