Copenhagen • VIARAMI

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and the seat of the government and the Danish monarchs. The city is spread over several islands. The largest part is located on the east coast of the island Zealand in the Baltic Sea. Separated by the strait Öresund lies on the other side the Swedish city Malmö.

Slotsholmen canal in Copenhagen, Denmark, with buildings and a bridge.

The origins of the city of Copenhagen go back to a fishing village founded by Vikings in the 10th century. The name København is derived from the Old Norse name “Kaupmannahǫfn”, which can be translated as “merchants’ harbour”.

Copenhagen's Borsen stock exchange building, a red brick edifice with ornate details, seen from across a cobblestone plaza.

Børsen - The historic building of the stock exchange from the 17th century.

Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, seen through an arched gateway.

Christiansborg - The world's only representative building that brings together the highest representatives of the executive, legislative and judicial branches under one roof.

Low-angle view of Christiansborg Palace Chapel's facade, emphasizing its classical columns and ornate detailing.

The Palace Chapel of Christiansborg

Panorama of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, with its riding grounds in the foreground.

Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads in Copenhagen, featuring a fountain and classical buildings.

Long, light beige building in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a dark roof and a large bare tree in front.

Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Amalienborg – Seat of the Danish royal family

Amalienborg Palace square with equestrian statue.

Wooden bridge leading to Kastellet fortress gate in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Kastellet - A fortress in the northeast of the city and one of the best preserved star fortresses in Europe

Long red brick building with white windows and doors, cobblestone street, person walking.

Long row of red brick buildings with orange tile roofs and a cobblestone street.

Kastellet, Copenhagen: grassy rampart overlooking a calm moat.

Kastellet memorial in Copenhagen, Denmark with stone walls and cobblestone ground.

St. Alban's Church in Copenhagen, seen from across a canal.

St. Alban's Church – An neo-Gothic church close to the citadel Kastellet

St. Albans Church, England, with a tall spire and a large, bare tree in front.

Weathered bronze statue of a young man in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Statue of a woman and child below a bust of Queen Louise in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Black and white photo of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Den lille Havfrue

In 1913 the Copenhagen sculptor Edvard Eriksen created the bronze figure “Den lille Havfrue”. The mermaid was inspired by the Danish poet Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale of the same name and is inspired in its design by Henri Chapu’s sculpture of Jeanne d’Arc. The bronze sculpture sits on a rock and, with a height of just 125 cm, is one of the smallest landmarks in the world.

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