This article was first published in 2015 and has been updated.

Some people feel Halloween 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:

Tivoli

Between 9 October and 1 November 2020, 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.
 

 

 
 

Pumpkins

Getting 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 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

 

 
 

Costumes, Decorations & Candy

Buy your skeletons, cobwebs, and crazy costumes at this party shop. They have several locations but the only one in Copenhagen is in Nørrebro. You can also buy online.

 

→Fest og Farver

Nørrebrogade 110 – 112
2200 København N

Opening Hours:
Mon – Tues 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Fri 10.00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
First and last Saturday of the month hours are 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sun Closed

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 Slik Falkoner Alle 63 2000 Frederiksberg Opening Hours: Everyday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm	→Nam Nam Slik Amagerbrogade 72 2300 København S Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
→Nam Nam Slik Frederikssundsvej 26A 2400 København NV Opening hours: Everyday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm	→Nam Nam Slik Jernbane Alle 95 2720 Vanløse Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 11:30 am – 9:00 pm Fri – Sat 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Sun 12:00 – 9:00 pm