Jaegersborg Deer Park

If you are planning a trip to Denmark, eager to experience the culture, the food, and the local activities, you probably want to add Jaegersborg Deer Park in Bakken to your list of things to do. Bakken is home to the world’s oldest amusement park and you do not have to be a kid to enjoy it. In fact, people come from around the world to experience the old roller coaster and attractions in the park.

The atmosphere in Jaegersborg Deer Park in Bakken is exciting and fun. There, you will discover some amazing cafes, taverns, and restaurants where you can snack on something light or enjoy a full, sit down meal. In addition, this park features one of the things that Denmark is so famous for – music. All throughout the park are various musical genres to include live music and dance. In fact, you can visit the Bakkens Hville, real cabaret singers.

Jaegersborg Deer Park, Denmark

In addition to fine food and entertainment in Jaegersborg Deer Park, you can also try your hand at 11 gaming halls. These halls are filled with all types of games such as slot machines, wheels of fortune, shooting galleries, candyfloss, and more. Of course, the park also boasts 35 rides to include the famous ghost train or massive roller coaster! Because of the diversity of things within the park, this destination is one that the entire family would enjoy.

The Jaegersborg Deer Park in Bakken actually got started in 1583 when Kirsten Pill found a running spring. This particular spring soon gained notoriety for its healing powers, specifically around a midsummer’s day. With more and more people coming to the waters, street entertainers followed, realizing they now had an audience and means of making money. This park is so popular that today, more than 2.5 million people come each year. However, unlike other larger European parks like Euro Disney, Jaegersborg Deer Park is unique with a homey atmosphere and a casualness that makes it very, appealing.

By 1670, Christian V came to the park area, doubling the size and establishing a village. The park was intended for hunting grounds and for more than 100 years, served as a great place to hunt on horseback. The Eremitage Castle was constructed in 1736, a place for the Royal family to stay while hunting. Then in 1756, Jaegersborg Deer Park was opened to the public. As you can see, the park has evolved over the years, becoming a place where people can come to take in some of the history and have a great time doing it.