Langelinie Park

Copenhagen's iconic waterfront where the Little Mermaid watches over history, art, and maritime grandeur.

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Langelinie Park is Copenhagen's iconic waterfront destination stretching along the Øresund Strait in the Østerbro district. Home to the world-famous Little Mermaid statue, the magnificent Gefion Fountain, and the historic Kastellet fortress, this 1-kilometer promenade and park blend natural beauty with Danish cultural heritage. Originally a military area, it opened to the public in 1848 and now welcomes millions of visitors annually who come to stroll the scenic pier, admire public sculptures, and experience Copenhagen's vibrant harbor atmosphere.

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Nordre Toldbod, Copenhagen Municipality, København K, 1259, DK
Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Free
Outdoor
Mobile reception: 5 out of 5

Local tips

Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak crowds around the Little Mermaid statue and capture better photographs with softer light and fewer tourists.
Manage expectations about the Little Mermaid's size—she is human-scale and modest in appearance, but the surrounding promenade, Gefion Fountain, and harbor views offer substantial visual rewards.
Explore Kastellet's ramparts and interior pathways for peaceful walks and historical perspective; the fortress provides excellent views and is less crowded than the main promenade.
Time your visit for spring (April–May) to experience the cherry blossom season, when over 200 trees create a stunning natural canopy along the pathways.
Bring cash or cards for food carts and cafés; the Langelinie Pavilion offers sit-down dining with Danish design heritage, while outlet stores provide shopping opportunities.

Getting There

S-train from Østerport Station

Take the S-train to Østerport Station (served by lines A, B, or C from central Copenhagen). Journey time is approximately 5–10 minutes from Nørreport or Central Station. Exit at street level and follow directional signs toward Langelinie and 'Den Lille Havfrue' (The Little Mermaid). The walk to the park entrance is approximately 5 minutes. No entrance fee. S-train tickets cost 24–36 Danish Krone (approximately 3–5 USD) depending on zone.
Bus from city center

Multiple bus routes serve the Langelinie area, including lines 1A, 14, and 26, which depart from central Copenhagen and stop near Esplanaden or Nordre Toldbod. Journey time is typically 10–15 minutes depending on traffic and starting point. Single bus tickets cost 24–36 Danish Krone (approximately 3–5 USD). Buses run frequently throughout the day with reduced service in early morning and late evening hours.
Taxi or rideshare from city center

Taxi or rideshare services (Uber, local providers) from central Copenhagen to Langelinie typically cost 13–17 USD (87–114 Danish Krone) and take approximately 5–10 minutes depending on traffic. This option is most convenient if traveling with luggage or during late evening hours when public transport frequency decreases.
Ferry from Royal Library

The Line 992 Ferry departs from Det Kongelige Bibliotek (Royal Library) and arrives at Nordre Toldbod, adjacent to Langelinie Park. Journey time is approximately 25 minutes. Ferry fare is 14–20 Danish Krone (approximately 2–3 USD). From the ferry terminal, walk approximately 6 minutes (527 meters) to reach the main promenade. This option offers scenic harbor views and is a unique alternative to land-based transport.

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A Waterfront Transformed: From Military Fortification to Public Treasure

Langelinie Park occupies a unique place in Copenhagen's urban landscape, both geographically and historically. Originally part of Copenhagen's military defense system, the area was strictly off-limits to civilians until 1848, when Denmark's absolute monarchy was abolished and the waterfront became accessible to the public. The iconic pier itself was constructed in 1894 as part of the harbor's expansion, creating a deep-water basin capable of accommodating massive oceanic vessels. Today, cruise ships and naval vessels arrive on average every other day, adding a dynamic maritime dimension to the park's character. The transformation from restricted military zone to beloved public space reflects Denmark's broader evolution toward openness and democratic access.

Iconic Monuments and Artistic Heritage

The Little Mermaid statue stands as Langelinie's most recognizable symbol, though visitors often express surprise at her modest human-scale proportions. Created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen and funded by brewer Carl Jacobsen, this bronze figure was unveiled in 1913 and draws inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen's melancholic fairy tale. Despite her small stature—just 1.25 meters tall—the statue commands international attention and has become synonymous with Copenhagen itself. The Gefion Fountain, located at the southern end of the promenade, presents a striking contrast: this monumental sculpture depicts the Norse goddess Gefion commanding a team of oxen and commemorates the mythological creation of Zealand. Unveiled in 1908, it ranks as Copenhagen's largest fountain and represents the city's deep connection to Scandinavian cultural heritage. Throughout the park, additional sculptures and monuments punctuate the landscape, including the Iver Huitfeldt Column, a reminder of the Great Northern War.

Kastellet: A Star-Shaped Fortress Frozen in Time

Adjacent to the promenade stands Kastellet, an impressively preserved 17th-century star-shaped fortress that once served as Copenhagen's primary military stronghold. Today, this leafy fortification functions as both a historical monument and a peaceful public space where visitors can walk along ramparts, explore its geometric design, and absorb centuries of Danish military history. The fortress's continued presence anchors Langelinie as a site of genuine historical significance rather than mere tourist spectacle, offering contemplative walks and genuine insight into Copenhagen's defensive past.

The Promenade Experience and Seasonal Rhythms

The Langelinie Promenade extends approximately 1 kilometer from the Gefion Fountain to the Dahlerup Warehouse, offering a carefully designed sequence of viewpoints, seating areas, and sculptural installations. The waterfront setting provides constant sensory engagement: the harmonious sound of waves, the sight of massive ships docking at the pier, and the gentle sea breeze create an atmosphere that appeals equally to tourists seeking iconic photo opportunities and locals enjoying Sunday walks. Spring transforms the park into a celebration of renewal, with over 200 cherry blossom trees creating delicate pink and white canopies along the pathways. The Langelinie Pavilion, built in the early 20th century and now an event space and restaurant, features furnishings by renowned Danish designers Poul Henningsen and Arne Jacobsen, reflecting the country's design heritage. Food carts and nearby cafés offer refreshment, while outlet stores along the promenade provide shopping opportunities with significant discounts.

A Living Harbor and Evolving Destination

Langelinie remains deeply connected to Copenhagen's working harbor, distinguishing it from purely recreational parks. The constant arrival and departure of international vessels, combined with the presence of naval installations, ensures the space maintains authentic maritime character. The park's design thoughtfully balances tourism infrastructure with genuine public use, creating a destination that serves both visitors seeking Denmark's most famous landmarks and residents seeking peaceful waterfront respite. Whether experienced during the vibrant summer months or the quieter winter season, Langelinie embodies Copenhagen's successful integration of history, culture, nature, and contemporary urban life.

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Iver Huitfeldt Memorial

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A soaring tribute to Danish heroism, the Iver Huitfeldt Memorial stands sentinel over Copenhagen’s harbor, blending history, artistry, and breathtaking waterfront views.

Our Fallen

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A bronze tribute to World War II sacrifice, standing sentinel at Kastellet's gate since 1957.

Horn mine

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A disarmed World War II naval mine displayed in Churchill Park, turning a former weapon of the sea into a quiet reminder of conflict amid central Copenhagen’s greenery.

Maritime Monument

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Honoring Denmark’s seafaring legacy, the Maritime Monument in Østerbro is a striking, evocative memorial nestled in the heart of Copenhagen’s leafy cityscape.

Nyholm Central Guardhouse

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Discover Aarhus’s Latin Quarter, where historic charm meets a lively cultural scene, bustling cafés, artisan shops, and rich Danish heritage in the city’s oldest district.

I am Queen Mary

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A powerful harborfront monument honoring rebel leader Mary Thomas, confronting Copenhagen’s colonial past beside the historic West Indian Warehouse.

Larsens Pl.

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Historic waterfront where Scandinavian dreams embarked for America, now a refined promenade of heritage and harbour views.

St. Paul's Church

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Neo‑Romanesque red brick meets ochre-yellow naval housing at this calm parish church, giving Nyboder a quiet spiritual heart amid central Copenhagen.

Frederik's Church

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Copenhagen's iconic copper-domed masterpiece—a 145-year architectural triumph offering panoramic views and spiritual grandeur.

Langelinie

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Discover Copenhagen's iconic waterfront promenade, home to the Little Mermaid, historic landmarks, and stunning harbor views, offering a captivating blend of culture and maritime charm.

Copenhagen Opera House

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An architectural landmark on Copenhagen’s harbor, the Opera House blends Scandinavian design with world-class performances and spectacular waterfront views.

Hans Christian Andersen plaque

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A modest plaque on elegant Amaliegade quietly marks Hans Christian Andersen’s presence amid the formal mansions and palace axis of Copenhagen’s Frederiksstaden.

The Kissing Stairs

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Copenhagen's beloved waterfront amphitheatre where culture, community, and harbour views converge.

Sankt Annæ Pl.

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Historic square blending royal heritage, climate innovation, and urban livability in central Copenhagen.

Ofelia Plads

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Copenhagen's iconic waterfront plaza where culture, harbor views, and the famous kissing stairs meet the sea.

Unmissable attractions to see

Langelinieparken

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Leafy waterfront lawns, sculptures and sea views where cruise ships, mythic fountains and Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid all meet along a single harbourfront walk.

Langelinie Pavillonen

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Experience modernist elegance and panoramic harbor views at Copenhagen's iconic Langelinie Pavillonen.

ZinkGlobal by Kim Michael

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A contemplative scrap-metal thinker on Copenhagen’s harborfront, ZinkGlobal fuses recycled machinery with big ideas about the future and our industrial past.

Gefion Fountain

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Copenhagen’s creation myth cast in bronze, the Gefion Fountain hurls goddess, oxen and water into a powerful tableau beside the harbour and Churchillparken.

The Little Mermaid

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Historic harbor district ablaze with color, culture, and canals—Nyhavn is Copenhagen’s most iconic and photogenic waterfront destination.

St Alban's Church

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Step into history and legend at Kronborg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed as Hamlet’s ‘Elsinore,’ overlooking the spectacular Øresund Strait.

Monument to Denmark's international activities after 1948

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A quiet, contemporary memorial within Copenhagen’s star-shaped fortress, honoring Denmark’s post‑1948 international missions with flame, stone and thoughtful space.

Monument to Denmark's international activities after 1948

Kongeskibet Dannebrog

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An elegant white royal yacht moored in Copenhagen’s harbour, Kongeskibet Dannebrog is a floating palace, naval vessel and living symbol of modern Danish monarchy.

Kastellet

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Explore Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen's Renaissance masterpiece housing Denmark's crown jewels and royal regalia.

Museum of Danish Resistance

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Go underground beneath Churchill Park to follow five real lives through Denmark’s World War II occupation, in an immersive museum of resistance, choices and courage.

Inugsuk

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Discover one of Europe's oldest and most innovative zoos, home to over 4,000 animals and award-winning habitats in the leafy heart of Frederiksberg, Copenhagen.

Designmuseum Danmark

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Copenhagen’s temple of design, where rococo halls, iconic Danish chairs and a tranquil garden reveal how beautifully made objects shape everyday life.

Bredgade Kunsthandel

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Refined contemporary art gallery on Copenhagen’s Bredgade, where Danish and international works unfold in bright, minimalist rooms just steps from royal and design landmarks.

Reffen - Skøjteøen

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Industrial harbour vibes meet global street food, live events and a glowing winter ice rink at Copenhagen’s most atmospheric container village.

Medicinsk Museion

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Historic surgical academy turned cutting‑edge medical museum, where preserved bodies, instruments and contemporary science exhibitions reveal how we understand health and disease.

Classic Danish cooking and a famed herring buffet in a cozy canal-side tavern, set within one of Nyhavn’s colorful townhouses overlooking Copenhagen’s historic harbor.

Scandi-cool flagship store pairing minimalist Nordic design with functional, all-season clothing in a calm, gallery-like space in central Copenhagen.

Experience the best of Copenhagen's nightlife at ØB, where great beer, tasty burgers, and a lively atmosphere come together.

Nightclubs & after hour spots

Culture Box

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Discover the heartbeat of Copenhagen's nightlife at Culture Box, where music, art, and dance create an unforgettable experience.

Mini Bar

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Discover the vibrant nightlife of Copenhagen at Mini Bar, a premier night club offering eclectic tunes and a lively atmosphere for unforgettable nights.

Lusso

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A compact, high-end Copenhagen nightclub with champagne-forward table service, dim lighting and a stylish late-night crowd just steps from Kongens Nytorv.

The Zoo

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Intimate late-night nightclub on Sværtegade in Copenhagen’s historic center, blending a compact dance floor, DJ-driven beats and a casual, social bar atmosphere.

Operaen

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Compact harbourfront nightclub near Copenhagen’s modern opera house, mixing DJ-driven beats, local crowds and late-night energy by the inner-city waterfront.

Mirage

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Dive into the electrifying nightlife at Mirage, Copenhagen's premier night club for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and entertainment.

Arch

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Discover the vibrant nightlife of Copenhagen at Arch, a premier night club offering electrifying music and an unforgettable atmosphere.

Chateau Motel

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Discover the lively nightlife of Copenhagen at Chateau Motel, a top destination for cocktails and dancing in a vibrant atmosphere.

Hive

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Copenhagen's premier high-end nightclub with cutting-edge design, VIP service, and immersive themed experiences.

Rumors

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Discover the heart of Copenhagen's nightlife at Rumors, where energetic vibes and unforgettable nights await you.

Mirror

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Dive into the heart of Copenhagen's nightlife at Mirror, where the rhythm never stops and unforgettable memories are made.

La Terraza

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Compact nightclub on Studiestræde in Copenhagen’s old town, offering loud beats, straightforward drinks and an unpretentious late-night dance floor.

Miami Bar

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Discover Copenhagen's nightlife at Miami Bar, where cocktails and dancing create unforgettable nights in a vibrant atmosphere.

Zefside

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Intimate cocktail den turned late-night dance spot, Zefside blends crafted drinks, DJ beats and canal-side charm in the heart of central Copenhagen.

Dorsia

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Central Copenhagen nightclub with late‑night DJs, cocktails and an image‑conscious crowd packed into a dark, modern interior off busy Kattesundet.

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S-train from Østerport Station

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Taxi or rideshare from city center

Ferry from Royal Library

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Discover more about Langelinie Park

A Waterfront Transformed: From Military Fortification to Public Treasure

Iconic Monuments and Artistic Heritage

Kastellet: A Star-Shaped Fortress Frozen in Time

The Promenade Experience and Seasonal Rhythms

A Living Harbor and Evolving Destination

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Iver Huitfeldt Memorial

Our Fallen

Horn mine

Maritime Monument

Nyholm Central Guardhouse

I am Queen Mary

Larsens Pl.

St. Paul's Church

Frederik's Church

Langelinie

Copenhagen Opera House

Hans Christian Andersen plaque

The Kissing Stairs

Sankt Annæ Pl.

Ofelia Plads

Unmissable attractions to see

Langelinieparken

Langelinie Pavillonen

ZinkGlobal by Kim Michael

Gefion Fountain

The Little Mermaid

St Alban's Church

Monument to Denmark's international activities after 1948

Kongeskibet Dannebrog

Kastellet

Museum of Danish Resistance

Inugsuk

Designmuseum Danmark

Bredgade Kunsthandel

Reffen - Skøjteøen

Medicinsk Museion

Essential places to dine

La Banchina

Veve

Kokkeriet

Alchemist

Aoc

Restaurant Rebel

Noma

Restaurant Koefoed

Restaurant Vita

Den Lille Fede

Khun Juk

Dag H

Skipperkroen

Cap Horn

Nyhavns Færgekro

Markets, malls and hidden boutiques

The Crown souvenir

Royal Souvenir Shop

Maritime Antiques &

Copenhagenglass

The Wilde Shop

Zane

Copenhagen Souvenir & Design World of Memories

Viking Souvenirs

Danish Souvenirs & luggages

Welcome Giftshop & Souvenirs

Storm - design art fashion