Is The Little Mermaid still in Copenhagen?

Follow on. Unveiled on 23 August 1913, The Little Mermaid was a gift from Danish brewer Carl Jacobsen to the City of Copenhagen. The sculpture is made of bronze and granite and sits in the water at Langelinie Pier.

Where is The Little Mermaid situated?

The Little Mermaid action takes place under the sea, in the kingdom of Atlantica that is supposedly located in Denmark, where Hans Christian Andersen is from. This may be true for an original story and in fact there is even a statue of Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.

Why is The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen?

The original fairy tale was written by a Danish author by the name of Hans Christian Anderson, and Carls Jacobson was not only fascinated by the ballerina but also with the Little Mermaid Story. When he gifted the statue as a tribute to the city of Copenhagen, soon enough it became an icon representing this city.

How do you get to The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid is easiest reached on foot or by bicycle from central Copenhagen. Simply stroll further north along the harbor front from the Nordre Toldbud (Maersk building). Pedestrians may walk up the walkway from the Gefion statue for the best views while cyclists should cycle underneath this passage.

What country is Copenhagen in?

of Denmark
The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen City is composed of a major seaport and is the main commercial centre of the country. The greater part of Copenhagen lies on the eastern coast of Sjaelland Island and the smaller part, called Christianshavn, is on the Amager Island.

What famous landmark is in the Copenhagen harbor?

The little mermaid
The little mermaid Every Danish sailor who ever stood on a deck knows that the waters of Øresund used to be full of Mermaids. According to a legend, the home of all mermaids was the Mermaid Banks in Øresund – the very same place where today the Copenhagen’s most famous attraction – Little Mermaid – sits on a rock.

Is The Little Mermaid Danish?

Everybody knows the fairy tale of the Little Mermaid. Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen wrote the story in 1836.

Who made The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen?

Edvard EriksenThe Little Mermaid / Artist