All places on the map· Copenhagen
The Little Mermaid
Sight4.1 · 37 8943.4 · 16 656≈ 22 minFree entry2.0 km from the center
Copenhagen's most iconic symbol, this bronze statue depicting the heroine of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale was unveiled in 1913. Sculpted by Edvard Eriksen, it was commissioned by Carlsberg brewer Carl Jacobsen, who was captivated by a Royal Danish Ballet performance. Measuring just 1.25 metres in height, the melancholic mermaid rests on a granite boulder at the water's edge along the picturesque Langelinie promenade.
Highlights
- Original 1913 bronze sculpture by Edvard Eriksen
- Worldwide symbol of Copenhagen and Danish folklore
- Seaside setting along the historic Langelinie promenade
- Views across Copenhagen harbour and nearby Kastellet citadel
Featured in itineraries
What’s nearby
The Maritime Memorial
2 min walk · 169 m
Monument over Danmarks internationale indsats honors Denmark's international efforts.
3 min walk · 211 m
Danmark-Ekspeditionen memorializes the Danish expedition efforts.
3 min walk · 230 m
Battle of Køge Bay 1710
3 min walk · 248 m
Fortunstok is a notable location in Copenhagen.
3 min walk · 277 m
Princess Marie
4 min walk · 305 m
Kastellet
4 min walk · 353 m
4.6
Gefion Fountain
5 min walk · 406 m
4.6
Create your Copenhagen itinerary
The Little Mermaid is already in our database — build a personalized itinerary in minutes.
Create itinerary→