It is said that one true sign of Spring's arrival are the 5,000 plus motorcyclists from Denmark and Sweden (taking advantage of the bridge linking the two countries). They ride in celebration of the annual opening of Klampenborg's Bakken Amusement Park. A motorcycle convoy travels from Copenhagen's Klampenborg Station to the park's gates.
Bakken is the world’s oldest amusement park. It is located in the middle of the forest, next to Dyrehaven (deer park). To many Danes, Bakken is the symbol of genuine Danish culture in line with allotment houses and cold beer.
Bakken has attracted people from the city for over 400 years. Originally as a Mecca for believers who thought that Kirsten Piil water source had a life-giving force. Soon all sorts of street performers and bag players lured to the pilgrimage place and eventually the numerous tents became permanent.
Bakken has many of the amusement rides that other amusement parks have – like roller coasters, 5D movies, haunted house, race-cars, archery, darts, football, handball and many more things.
It is also possible to buy a picnic basket in several of the restaurants, and walk or ride a tour in the park (Dyrehaven/ deer park) on one of the horse carriages.
Many people line the streets to watch the motorcycle mayhem!! I may go next year, but today, I will tend to my spring flowers and my garden :o)
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