Little Mermaid

The bronze statue of The Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue) is Denmark’s most visited tourist attraction. Over one million people visit her each year. The statue sits on a rock in the Copenhagen harbor at Langelinie (near the Kastellet). Langelinie is the longest embankment in the city. It is only a 10-minute walk from the cruise ship pier or the METRO stop – Osterport (Østerport). The size of the statue is relatively small.

Visitors to the statue are often surprised to find that the statue is only 1.25 m, (4.1 ft) high, and weighs around 175 kg (385 lbs). The Little Mermaid may be small and unimposing in stature, but that does not take away from the iconic status the statue has attained for Copenhageners and Danes alike. The statue has all importance for Denmark as the Statue of Liberty has for the USA. Any visit to Copenhagen deserves a visit to see this world-famous statue. (Description / More )