[3][4] In 1903 the citizens of Aarhus went on Sunday picnics to the woods where the forester served beer, coffee and cakes.

[5] On July 31, 1904, Hans Rising received permission from the town council to build a pavilion and two months later the Restaurant Terrassen was ready.

After the World war I swings and children's slides are installed, the restaurant became a place of meeting for several festivals folk music.

In 1954, after 50 working years, Hans Rising leave the restaurant and the city council engage the restaurateur Dan Christophersen, who was also compositor and manager of cabaret.

[7] According to the park, the rear car broke off from the rest of the train and was left suspended from the ride, leaving several other people trapped.