Experts' Choice Award The Little Mermaid
What the experts agree on
Copenhagen's most iconic statue sits on a harborside rock, drawing massive crowds for photos. The 1913 bronze sculpture is famous for its melancholy charm and unfortunate history of vandalism, but remains the city's beloved symbol.
“This beautiful sculpture, created by Edvard Eriksen (1876 - 1959) in 1913, graces the harbor in Copenhagen.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's "The statue everybody wants to see in Copenhagen is... inspired by Andersen's famous fairy tale The Little Mermaid." Full review
Afar Magazine "Mobs of tourists line up to get their photo taken in front of Copenhagen's iconic Little Mermaid statue." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The symbol of the city of Copenhagen, sits on a rock on the water's edge looking forlornly towards the entrance to the huge port." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long. " Full review
Rough Guide "Finally, perched on a lonely rock off the Kastellet's northern edge, is the city's most famous icon – the diminutive Little Mermaid"
Rough Guide "Stroll out to Kastellet to catch a glimpse of Copenhagen's mascot and the heroine of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. A more recent addition, a few hundred metres to the north along..."
National Geographic "If you come to my city, get your picture taken with the “Little Mermaid.” You really can't be in Copenhagen without passing her. And be prepared — she is tiny!"
Lonely Planet "Visitors from all over the world flock to see Copenhagen's most famous resident, Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. Perched on a rock just offshore along Langelinie Park, this..."
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