After an unusually long winter hibernation, Tivoli in Copenhagen is opening its gates again, but now only to visitors who have tested negative for Covid-19. Face masks are required on the rides.

– We are very pleased and proud that we are opening, as one of the first in Denmark. Tivoli's opening gives hope for brighter times, says park director Kasper Schumacher.

He doesn't believe there will be a rush to the historic amusement park, as Copenhagen is still empty of tourists. That's why they're starting a little cautiously with limited opening hours. In April, it will only be open on weekends and the park will close at 8 p.m. in the evenings.

Loss 2020

From making a substantial profit in 2019, Tivoli fell to a loss of the equivalent of 196 million Swedish kronor during the first year of the pandemic. The amusement park had almost three million fewer visitors than in 2019 and this summer 233 employees were laid off.

– When we open now, we expect quite a few fewer guests and actually also fewer than last year. We think we will open quite slowly and so we hope that the restrictions will change so that we can have concerts and open the restaurants eventually, says Kasper Schumacher.

In Denmark, restaurants are still not allowed to receive visitors, but they are allowed to sell takeaway food, so initially Tivoli guests will be able to eat on park benches or out on the green grass.

The pandemic will leave its mark on the visit to the fair in many ways. For example, there is now a small testing station where you can get an answer if you carry the virus for 50 Danish kroner. But it is only for visitors who have missed the requirement for a test certificate – this should actually be arranged in advance at one of the many test centers in Copenhagen that offer free virus tests.

Source: svt.se