The Little Mermaid, A timeless tribute to fairy tale melancholy

Langelinie 19, Copenhagen
The statue is really small
3.9

Introduction

The statue was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid." It gained popularity during the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and has since become one of Denmark's iconic landmarks. The bronze statue is approximately 1.5 meters tall, with a base diameter of around 1.8 meters. It was cast by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen based on Andersen's fairy tale character. Eriksen used his wife as a model and carefully sculpted the graceful form of the little mermaid statue. In 2013, the statue celebrated its 100th anniversary, making it a must-visit attraction for tourists.

Must-go rating

Must go
50%
Worth going
42%
Not worth it
8%

Transportation

25%
Self-driving
There is a parking lot
Expensive parking fees
Park by the roadside
25%
Subway/Train
8%
Taxi/Uber
42%
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Address
Langelinie 19, Copenhagen
Opening hours
24-hour open to the public.
Transportation
Take the train or bus route 12 and get off at Østerport, then walk for 5 minutes.