World's Oldest Operating Amusement Park: Bakken, Denmark

The world's oldest continuously operating amusement park is Dyrehavsbakken (commonly Bakken), located in Klampenborg, just north of Copenhagen, Denmark. It opened in 1583 as a pleasure garden around a natural spring. Today it features classic rides (wooden coaster Rutschebanen from 1932), games, restaurants, and seasonal events—all with free admission (pay per ride). It retains a charming, historic atmosphere distinct from modern theme parks.