Copenhagen: Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Quest

4.2
(36 reviews)
Copenhagen, Denmark

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

A mysterious voice calls your name through Copenhagen. Follow it from the Royal Danish Theatre through Nyhavn's canal houses to the Little Mermaid statue at the harbour. This self-guided fairy tale quest weaves Andersen's famous story into a real city adventure.

Solve 11 puzzles at iconic landmarks. Decode a palace password at Amalienborg, meet Agnete rising from the canal, and return the Little Mermaid's voice at the harbour.

Download the Questo app, activate with your booking code, and start at Kongens Nytorv. No guide needed, just your phone, clues and a map in the app. Play as a family or team of up to 3. Pause anytime to explore or grab a coffee.

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Perfect for families with children. About 55 minutes, 11 stops, 4 km from theatre to harbour. Available every day. One of the most magical ways to see Copenhagen with kids.

What's Included

Full access to the Little Mermaid fairy tale quest on the Questo app
An original storyline weaving Andersen's fairy tale into the real city
Play as a family or team (up to 3 per device) or solo
Freedom to pause anytime, explore Nyhavn, grab a coffee
11 puzzle challenges across Copenhagen's most iconic landmarks
Clues and a map in the app to guide you between stops
Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Kongens Nytorv

Kongens Nytorv is the largest square in Copenhagen, Denmark, centrally located at the end of the pedestrian street Strøget.

End point
The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid (Danish: Den lille Havfrue) is a bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid becoming human.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • Copenhagen King's New Square (Pass by)

    Kongens Nytorv is a public square in Copenhagen, Denmark, centrally located at the end of the pedestrian street Strøget. The largest square in the city.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Royal Danish Theater (Kongelige Teater)

    The Royal Danish Theatre is both the national Danish performing arts institution and a name used to refer to its old purpose-built venue from 1874.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    H. C. Andersen Eventyrhuset

    The house of the famous fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Agnete and the Merman

    Agnete and the Merman is a group of bronze sculptures in Copenhagen

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Stork Fountain

    The Stork Fountain is located on Amagertorv in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It was a present to Crown Prince Frederik (later Frederik VIII).

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Amalienborg Palace Museum

    Amalienborg Palace is a must for anyone with a taste for royal history and the life of Denmark’s royal family who still resides inside the palace.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    The Little Mermaid

    The Little Mermaid (Danish: Den lille Havfrue) is a bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid becoming human. The sculpture is displayed on a rock.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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