Sights · Our pick in Copenhagen
The Little Mermaid
Since 1913
About The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid was made in 1913 by Edvard Eriksen and given to the city by the brewer Carl Jacobsen; she sits on a rock by the Langelinie promenade, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale (VisitCopenhagen).
Why it's on our list
- 1913
- Edvard Eriksen
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Little Mermaid before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to The Little Mermaid, as the crow flies.
- Admiral Hotel1.3 km16 min walk
- Phoenix Copenhagen1.3 km16 min walk
- Hotel Petra1.4 km17 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from The Little Mermaid are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest Metro and train stations
- ØsterportM3M4S-tog AS-tog BS-tog BxS-tog CS-tog ES-tog HRail650 m8 min walk
- MarmorkirkenM3M41.1 km13 min walk
- NordhavnM4S-tog AS-tog BS-tog BxS-tog CS-tog E1.4 km18 min walk
Key sights
- Amalienborg1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Nyhavn1.6 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Rosenborg Castle1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Christiansborg2.3 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Tivoli Gardens2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Copenhagen Airport7.6 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 23 min
Main railway stations
- Østerport650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Nørreport2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Copenhagen Central Station3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min