The Little Mermaid
(Den Lille Havfrue)
Monument and Outdoor Sculpture
Kastellets, København
"Classic and beautiful symbol of Denmark"(6 Tips)
"The best known symbol of Copenhagen"(2 Tips)
"fairytale character of Hans Christian Andersen."(2 Tips)
"Go check out the lonely Mutant Mermaid."(2 Tips)
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Jose MoralesJuly 12, 2015I went there by bike. The way is very nice specially if you give yourself the freedom to stop wherever your eyes stay for a while. The little mermaid is a symbol, but it's a very touristic areaUpvoted 6 days ago- Melissa DagdaganJanuary 7, 2017Pretty cool to see the Little Mermaid, but you'll have to deal with a lot of other ppl and their selfie sticks trying to get a photo. Go check out the lonely Mutant Mermaid.
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JoannaAugust 8, 2015Best to see in the morning sun. But be careful on Saturday morning before 7:30am - lots of suspicious types - drunks, homeless in the park around
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Alèxia SoléAugust 1, 2023I didn’t find it as small as I had been told, so I really enjoyed it. The place where it is located is nice to walk by.
- Ron BrevstgaardJuly 5, 2012The Little Mermaid was placed on Langelinje in 1913 and is today one of the most visited tourist attractions in Denmark. - It's a must-see when visiting Copenhagen.. if not.. already done.
Real symbol of DK. Not that big or impressive (normal human size), but a must-see attraction. Easy to access by bus, tourist bus (double deckers), boat, or 20min walk away from OldTown.
Peter MarcusDecember 21, 2015Wonderful sight. The tranquility of the mermaid sums up perfectly the need to find serenity even in moments of chaos, a concept perfectly realised in the Danish lifestyle.
Felipe TroySeptember 15, 2015This a beautiful place! Specially in the sunset.. The parks and the castle next that makes it a good plan for and afternoon!
AubinMarch 10, 2019People might tell you that it is a long wall to see such a small statue. But I think it is worth it!
Mike MorrisonMarch 9, 2014If you have the choice visit near sunset. In the morning the sunrises behind the statue making a good photo difficult
L.a. BelmonteAugust 11, 2014Try visiting during late afternoon, not only theres less crowd but also the sunset effect is really fab when taking pictures.
ju juJune 1, 2019cute little thing! but, a guy who tried to reaching via rocks slipped and hit his head and it was a quite agonizing scene. just take care, its slippery.
DanApril 19, 2017This statue has been vandalised so many times, including having the head chopped off several times, an arm chopped off, it's been blown up and had a dildo stuck to it.
Christian BeringJuly 30, 2016The statue itself is famously small and unremarkable - but go anyway for the spectacle of watching masses of tourists posing.
Joyce IpAugust 24, 2016Bit of walk but nice scenery along the way through the pretty castle. Worth visiting
Vincent LimOctober 31, 2012Despite small but it is something really serve as regional landmark. China Great Wall, France Eiffel Tower, US Liberty statute, Egypt Pyramid, and here Scandinavia / Denmark with little mermaid.
Liza GrazianoApril 15, 2017If you like to run on your trips, this is a good landmark to run to, as there is a nice park around it and not much else to see in the immediate area.
Ezryn ZarofDecember 30, 2017I think it's a very interesting art piece to see in Copenhagen. Do take your time to really absorb the atmosphere.
Amy MalespinNovember 7, 2014Famous landmark! Take pictures and scratch it off your bucket list. She's small but lovely. 💙
Madeleine TNovember 29, 2018Go in with low expectations and you will be happily surprised!! No need to make a big deal, it is just a tiny statue.
Thomas ChandlerOctober 7, 2015This is fascinating, but I remain amazed that it's become so very famous. I'm very glad that I made the effort to visit it.
SheepAugust 27, 2015OK, so it's not at all impressive, but the walk will do you good. Walk back into town via the botanical gardens for a healthy day.
Martin KrchňákJune 4, 2016The Little Mermaid was real disappointment. There are much more beautiful statutes and other nice places in Copenhagen to see...
Kristof AckxDecember 29, 2015It's a statue.. 'nuff said.. (game: try to get her picture from a distance without including anyone else in it! It's fun.)
Zsofia KoinbergAugust 12, 2018She is just so pretty. Hard to take a pic without other tourist in sight :)
Martina BrusatoreSeptember 5, 2017The statue is so Small so go there early morning before the place get to be so crowed
UMDAlumniAssociationAugust 14, 2014Day 2 - Embarking on our luxury cruise aboard the 'Marina' in Copenhagen, where the legendary Little Mermaid sits in the harbor welcoming all to Denmark's friendly capital.
Felipe PalhaJuly 24, 2012Go see the mutant Little Mermaid statue at the harbor to the north (5 minute walk). Creepier but interesting!
*mun*August 19, 2012If you miss your chance to take pictures here, there's a replica of this statue after immigration at CPH Airport (Gates C11 and above).
Antonella TamburelloDecember 15, 2018She’s beautiful and you can get close but not a lot to do near by and not quite worth the walk.
Majed AlashariSeptember 21, 2018Nice monument to see but is not one of the priority while your are in Copenhagen.
Veronika LosovaMarch 23, 2012Oh please, don't ask Danish people, if there is an elevator that will take you up. There is none. She is really tiny, but cute.
Johnny KoutiolasSeptember 3, 2023It's literally just ok. Objectively not worth so much fuzz. The walk around the park though is nice.
Sony Mobile WTAMay 27, 2011Do you believe in Mermaids? Believe it or not Copenhagen has one just right at the sea. OK it's a statue but one of the most photographed sights in Copenhagen.
Wagner Sartori juniorAugust 18, 2014Full of tourists, go with some spare time to walk on the beautiful region.
Tom LewekMarch 21, 2015Nice walking area on a sunny day but a bit touristy. The fort nearby is interesting.- Joel EdwardsJune 19, 2019Great to be in the presence of this fairytale character of Hans Christian Andersen.
BridMarch 17, 2013Cold, but worth it. Will the Mermaid be Green all day? Next year for Paddy's day? time will tell. She looked wonderful. Picture to follow.
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The Little Mermaid is a statue depicting a mermaid. Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, the small, unimposing statue is a Copenhagen icon and has been a major attraction since 1913. It has become a popular target for defacement by vandals and political activists.
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