The Little Mermaid
Monument · Langelinie, Copenhagen

The Little Mermaid

Photo: Edmund Dulac · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

The Little Mermaid is a 1913 bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen. It sits at the edge of the water along the Langelinie promenade. The statue is small and draws crowds for its harbor setting.

On day 3 of Copenhagen: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free, as it is an outdoor statue.
Time needed
15 minutes
Best time
Early morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
Walk north along Langelinie promenade from central Copenhagen

Itineraries with The Little Mermaid

Day 3 of Copenhagen: Weekend Escape

Rosenborg and the old city

How The Little Mermaid fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Rosenborg CastleIndre By
  2. 12:00King's GardenIndre By
  3. 13:30Round TowerIndre By
  4. 15:00StrøgetIndre By
  5. 16:30Christiansborg PalaceSlotsholmen
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The Little Mermaid questions

Is the Little Mermaid statue the original?

Yes, the original 1913 bronze statue stands at Langelinie.

How do I get to the Little Mermaid?

Walk along the Langelinie promenade from the city center.

Can visitors touch the Little Mermaid statue?

Yes, though climbing on it is discouraged to avoid damage.

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