Inside the world’s oldest theme park with rides & 5D cinema – & it’s free to enter
HOLIDAYMAKERS probably haven't heard about the world's oldest theme park that's filled with rides, rollercoasters, and a 5D cinema.
The summer has people planning days out, with theme parks a great choice for both families and thrill-seekers.
And one place Brits probably haven't heard about before is Bakken in Denmark, which claims to be the oldest amusement park in the world.
The Danish theme park was founded in 1583 and remains situated in the Dyrehaven woods just north of Copehagen.
After being open for centuries, Bakken is now home to 32 rides and a further 78 attractions including arcade games.
The amusement park has lots of rides for thrill-seekers including Supernova, which launches parkgoers 21m into the air.
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While on Tower Horror, guests will be taken 30m above the ground where they'll enjoy views over Copenhagen before plunging back to the bottom.
Other rides include a water slide, a pendulum Viking ship in the shape of a dragon, and the indoor rollercoaster called Tornado.
For younger guests, there are plenty of rides too including a Ferris wheel, a carousel, and a train ride too.
The theme park also has family favourites like bumper cars, spinning tea cups, and a ghost train.
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There are several restaurants on-site that serve food and drink including a buffet, an American Diner, and an ice-cream bar.
Other places include a bakery, a fish and chip shop, a grill, a burger bar, a pizza place, and an espresso bar to name a few.
As well as the places to eat, the theme park also hosts a beer festival for two days in September with themed parties and live music.
The theme park also has its very own 5D cinema with moving chairs, gusts of air, and water mists too.
The park gets good ratings from the public with an overall score of 4/5 from more than 740 reviews on TripAdvisor.
One person wrote: "It is rare you go to a park and actually find decent food and drink, so this was a pleasant surprise.
"The staff seemed actually happy to be there and took care of my kids on the rides."
Another person said: "A fantastic outdoor theme park. It's free to enter and you only pay if you go on the rides or play the various classic amusement stalls."
And a third added: "Bakken is like stepping back in time to the 1950s. It is an uncomplicated, fun amusement park without unnecessary frills or hype."
While the theme park is free to enter, holidaymakers will need to purchase a "touring band" to be able to board the rides.
Bands cost DKK279.00 (£32.28), while bands for the 11 children's attractions cost DKK179.00 (£20.71).
Bakken is a 25-minute drive from the Danish capital of Copenhagen.
Both Ryanair and easyJet operate direct flights from UK airports like London, Edinburgh, and Manchester.
Sun Online Travel has found one-way tickets from the UK to Copenhagen for £17 during the school summer holidays.
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