The Little Mermaid
Copenhagen, Denmark

The Little Mermaid

Type: sculpture / city symbol

A famous bronze sculpture from 1913, inspired by the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, placed on a rock along the harbour shore. It is the symbol of Copenhagen and one of the most photographed landmarks in Scandinavia. The sculpture was created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, commissioned by brewer Carl Jacobsen.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Free access throughout the day. The location is next to Langelinie harbor, easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. Arriving early in the morning is recommended to avoid crowds and for great photos.

Parking nearby

Parkering Indiavej, København Ø | APCOA PARKING

Parkering Indiavej, København Ø | APCOA PARKING

Open 24 hours garage/underground 265m to the landmark

Address: Indiavej 1, København Ø

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +45 45 26 76 90

Parkering Forbindelsesvej 3, København | APCOA PARKING

Parkering Forbindelsesvej 3, København | APCOA PARKING

Open 24 hours garage/underground 270m to the landmark

Address: Forbindelsesvej 3, København

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +45 45 26 76 90

Parking Ved Norgesporten

Parking Ved Norgesporten

garage/underground 290m to the landmark

Address: Ved Norgesporten 2100, København

Nordre Toldbod 7 Parking

Nordre Toldbod 7 Parking

garage/underground 344m to the landmark

Address: Langelinie, København

Phone: +45 32 62 33 23

Parkering Nordre Toldbod, København | APCOA PARKING

Parkering Nordre Toldbod, København | APCOA PARKING

Open 24 hours garage/underground 497m to the landmark

Address: Nordre Toldbod 7, København K

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +45 45 26 76 90

Recommended restaurants

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Restaurant Koan

Restaurant Koan

Closed (opens at 18:00)
⭐ 4.80 168 reviews 302m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 21.05.2026

recommended

Address: Langeliniekaj 5, København

Phone: +45 28 74 78 40

Opening hours:

Monday: Closed Tuesday: 18:00–00:00 Wednesday: 18:00–00:00 Thursday: 18:00–00:00 Friday: 18:00–00:00 Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Løgismose Vin, Mad & Delikatesser

Løgismose Vin, Mad & Delikatesser

Closed (opens at 10:00)
⭐ 4.20 173 reviews 305m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 21.05.2026

bar recommended

Address: Nordre Toldbod 16, København

Phone: +45 33 32 93 32

Opening hours:

Monday: 10:00–18:00 Tuesday: 10:00–18:00 Wednesday: 10:00–18:00 Thursday: 10:00–18:00 Friday: 10:00–19:00 Saturday: 10:00–17:00 Sunday: 10:00–16:00
Patagonia Grill

Patagonia Grill

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.80 39 reviews 340m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 21.05.2026

recommended

Address: Nordre Toldbod 18, København

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–22:00 Tuesday: 12:00–22:00 Wednesday: 12:00–22:00 Thursday: 12:00–22:00 Friday: 12:00–22:00 Saturday: 10:00–22:00 Sunday: 10:00–22:00
Nonna Regina

Nonna Regina

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.60 40 reviews 345m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 21.05.2026

recommended

Address: Seaside Toldboden, Nordre Toldbod 18, 24, København

Phone: +45 71 63 56 31

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–21:00 Tuesday: 12:00–21:00 Wednesday: 12:00–21:00 Thursday: 12:00–22:00 Friday: 12:00–22:00 Saturday: 10:00–22:00 Sunday: 10:00–21:00
Seaside Toldboden

Seaside Toldboden

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 3.90 2226 reviews 356m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 21.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Nordre Toldbod 18-24, København

Phone: +45 33 93 07 60

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:30–00:00 Tuesday: 11:30–00:00 Wednesday: 11:30–00:00 Thursday: 11:30–00:00 Friday: 11:30–02:00 Saturday: 10:00–02:00 Sunday: 10:00–17:00