The Little Mermaid with kids

Every child who has seen the film wants to see her, so here is what to expect. The Little Mermaid is a bronze statue from 1913 by Edvard Eriksen, sitting on a rock in the water at Langelinie. It is free, it is always open, and it is one of the most photographed monuments in the city, which means a crowd along the quay for most of the day.

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LangelinieØsterport Station, 15 min walk

Tickets

FreeNo ticket needed

Go to the official site

Best time

Early morning, before the tour groups arrive.

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Family card

Minimum ageNo minimum

Enjoys from5 years

30′

Duration15 min – 30 min

StrollerNot confirmed yet

Child priceFree

Toilets and changingNot confirmed yet

QueueNot confirmed yet

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Best timeEarly morning, before the tour groups arrive.

Verdict by age

Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.

0-2

Fine

3-5

Skip

6-10

Fine

11+

Fine

Go if your child is asking for it, and say beforehand that she is small. Three-to-five-year-olds are often let down after the walk. A baby in a stroller will not mind either way.

The official tourism site puts it a 15-minute walk from Østerport Station. The visit itself takes ten minutes. It makes more sense as part of something else: the canal boats pass her, and the Citadel is close by for a run on the grass. On its own it is a long walk for a short look.

Tips for the visit

You see her from the water on the one-hour canal tour, which saves the walk.
Combine it with the Citadel nearby so the outing has some running in it.

Sources

Facts checked on Oct 5, 2026 against these pages:

visitcopenhagen.com