Copenhagen

Denmark's capital, which began as a small merchants' harbor, famed for its Little Mermaid statue and colorful Nyhavn waterfront.

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Built as a fortress by Bishop Absalon in 1167

The Little Mermaid statue has sat at the harbor since 1913

Tivoli Gardens, open since 1843, is among the world's oldest amusement parks

Consistently ranked among the world's most livable cities

One of the world's most bicycle-dependent capitals

Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, founded in the 10th century as a small fishing village before Bishop «Absalon» built a fortress there in 1167, gradually transforming it into a thriving trading port. The city's Danish name, «København», reflects its original function as a «merchants' harbor».

The City of the Little Mermaid

Copenhagen is home to one of the world's most famous literary symbols, the «Little Mermaid» statue, inspired by the tale of Danish author «Hans Christian Andersen», which has sat on a rock at the harbor entrance since 1913. The city is also known for «Tivoli Gardens», opened in 1843 and among the oldest operating amusement parks in the world, which inspired Walt Disney in designing his own theme parks.

The Little Mermaid statue has been a global literary symbol since 1913
Tivoli Gardens, opened in 1843, is among the world's oldest operating amusement parks
The colorful Nyhavn waterfront with its historic facades is one of the city's most famous sights
One of the world's most bicycle-dependent capitals for daily commuting

Copenhagen consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities, thanks to its sustainable urban design and the waterways and green spaces surrounding its historic, colorful buildings.