The Little Mermaid

Top 1% of attractions in Copenhagen

8 / 10

“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

3.5

Tripadvisor

4.1

Google

Langelinie on the harbor, Copenhagen 2004, Denmark