"City of The Mermaid" Copenhagen by Peter_P

Copenhagen Travel Guide: 3,848 reviews and 9,698 photos

Denmark and Copenhagen share a long history of highlights, disasters and courage.
The city was rebuilt several times, after fires, the plague, wars,...
It was Christian IV who lead the city into a new era. Wealth and prosperity along with a lot of hard work. The most of the buildings in the city center are from that time. Copenhagen or 'Kopmannaehafn' was and is still the most important city in northern Europe. A good strategic position, connections to every Scandinavian country, it is by far the economical center up north...

This flag waves on the roof of the Royal Palace, in the middle of the city. The family and the Queen is popular and close to the population. Maybe an example for other royals in Europe :-)

The Mermaid

Den Lille Havfrue

The most photographed object in town !
After a fairy-tale by Hans Christian Andersen, this rather little mermaid was made in 1913 by Edward Eriksen.
Every tourist in Copenhagen is supposed to have a look at this beautiful statue...
More than ones, it was under attack. Vandals tried to damage the mermaid, even the head was cut off once. But she is still alive and kicking :-)

Royal Palace

Amalienborg is the residence of the Royal Family. Already in 1689 a small palace was built here, by Sophie Amalia. After a fire, that building was replaced by 4 rococo-castles for 4 wealthy families. After a fire in the Royal Recidence of Christiansborg, the Royal Family decided to move to these 4 castles, opposite to eachother on a central square...
In the middle of the square, you'll find a statue of Frederik V...

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice town, good atmosphere, quiet nightlife,...
Cons:Expensive in relation to other scandinavian countries

Last visit to Copenhagen: Dec 2003
Intro Updated Dec 19, 2003
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Reviews (7)

Near the Mermaid Restaurants (4)

Large building along the docks. Nice view on the harbour and Nyholm and not far from the Mermaid. Have a stop here to... more travel advice

The best in Smorrebrod Restaurants (4)

It all started with serving little pieces of bread at lunchtime... Smorrebrod is still what is was 100 years ago. And at... more travel advice

Belgian Beers... Nightlife (1)

Kind of an english pub interior, with a lot of different beers. Indeed, even some Belgians like Duvel, Orval,... more travel advice

Go for the interior... Restaurants (4)

Pub downstairs, and restaurant upstairs, you can choose between having a snack, a lunch or dinner... I only tried Glogg... more travel advice

Shopping (1)
Shopping area in the middle of the town

Hotels (1)
Fine 3* hotel...

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VZ-Pam Sep 13, 2009 at 3:34 PM

Got some restaurant tips here , thanks
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Redang Jan 6, 2008 at 10:03 PM

Good page of a fantastic city!
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littlesam1 Jul 22, 2004 at 10:30 AM

I am going to Copenhagen next spring. I promise not to hurt the mermaid.
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deecat Apr 10, 2004 at 8:34 AM

Some great restaurant and hotel tips. A beautiful city. Thanks for the lovely tour.
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A2002 Mar 2, 2004 at 1:32 AM

Is there a story why the mermaid was constructed?
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Jewels Mar 2, 2004 at 1:21 AM

Good grief, cutting off mermaid heads is NOT acceptible! I think I will try some of that Smorrebrod, sounds really tasty! :o)
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mrclay2000 Jan 14, 2004 at 7:08 AM

One of the more expensive cities in Europe, I understand. . .
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Norali Dec 21, 2003 at 7:21 AM

c'est tout? :)