The Little Mermaid Statue: Free Access & Visiting Tips
15 - 30 min
Public Bronze Statue & Landmark
Unveiled 1913, sculpted by Edvard Eriksen
Langelinie, 2100 København Ø, Denmark
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N/A — free for everyone
Open 24 hours a day, every day
None; open-air and accessible 24 hours a day.
Free viewing access to the Edvard Eriksen bronze statue (unveiled 1913), inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.
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| General access | Free | None — open-air, no ticket |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Little Mermaid is Copenhagen's most photographed landmark — a small bronze statue perched on a harbourside rock at Langelinie, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. There is no fence, ticket booth, or opening hours: it sits in the open air, freely visible around the clock, unlike every other paid attraction in this comparison.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Bronze Statue
Sculpted by Edvard Eriksen in 1913, standing just over a meter tall on her harbourside rock.
The Langelinie Promenade
A scenic harbourfront walk connecting the statue to the city's cruise terminal and parkland.
Hans Christian Andersen's Legacy
The statue was commissioned as a tribute to Andersen's original 1837 fairy tale.
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Free, open-air access at all times, with or without any city pass.
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