What can you do with children during the Ascension Day holiday near Copenhagen?

If you’re looking for activities for children during the Ascension Day holiday in Copenhagen, Circus Fun at the Open-Air Museum is an obvious choice. Here, children can try circus activities, play, and enjoy entertainment in historical surroundings – perfect for a cozy family day out during the holidays.

What can you experience at the Open-Air Museum with children?

In addition to Circus Fun, children can experience open landscapes, old farms, fresh air and plenty of space to play. We are also always open in Frøsnapperbyen, where there are mini houses, a giant maze and a playground.

Do you need to buy a ticket in advance for the Ascension Day holiday?

You don’t have to, but we recommend it, because you save 10% by buying your tickets online and you can even skip the line. Also remember to “buy” tickets for the children, even though, as always, they are completely free.

Circus fun for the family on Ascension Day

Join us for four days of circus fun packed with activities and magic during the Ascension holiday.

Try your hand at circus skills in our circus workshop, where you can practice being real circus performers. Meet the clown Joey, who clowns around and does magic in the circus area.

All day long, children and adults can throw themselves into fun activities, try their luck at the wheel of fortune, or fish for prizes in the duck pond.

Activities during the Ascension Day holiday

See the program with family-friendly experiences

Entertainment

Free entertainment every day

11:30 Joey the Clown does magic / The Circus Grounds

12:30 Circus workshop / The auditorium

13:30 The clown Joey does magic / The circus grounds

14:30 Circus Workshop / The Auditorium

Activities

1 punch on the activity card

10:30–15:30 Duck Pond / Circus Square

10:30–15:30 Wheel of Fortune / Circus Square

You get a 10% discount when you buy your ticket online, and you can even skip the queue. You can also upgrade your ticket to an annual pass on your way out, so you can visit again whenever you feel like it.

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do with children during the Ascension Day holiday near Copenhagen?
If you’re looking for activities for children during the Ascension Day holiday in Copenhagen, Circus Fun at the Open-Air Museum is an obvious choice. Here, children can try circus activities, play, and enjoy entertainment in historical surroundings – perfect for a cozy family day out during the holidays.
What can you experience at the Open-Air Museum with children?
In addition to Circus Fun, children can experience open landscapes, old farms, fresh air and plenty of space to play. We are also always open in Frøsnapperbyen, where there are mini houses, a giant maze and a playground.
Do you need to buy a ticket in advance for the Ascension Day holiday?
You don’t have to, but we recommend it, because you save 10% by buying your tickets online and you can even skip the line. Also remember to “buy” tickets for the children, even though, as always, they are completely free.

Monday		Closed
Tue - Sun		10:00 - 16:00

0-17 years		Free
Adult		150 DKK
Buy your ticket online		135 DKK

Circus fun

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