Once Upon a Time in Denmark

She perched on a rock, longing for a true love kiss with the prince. Who knows she will die with a broken heart, and turn into sea foam…

I bet this tragic fairytale makes the Little Mermaid one of the most iconic tourist attractions. The bronzed and granite statue was a gift from Carl Jacobsen, a Danish brewer, to the city of Copenhagen.

Situated in the Langelinie Pier, it was inspired by a ballet show based on this fairytale. Carl Jacobsen fell in love with Ellen Price’s role. But the ballerina refused to be a naked model. So the sculptor’s wife posed for the creation.

Hans Christian Andersen is the one who casted the magic on these fairytales. To our surprise, he initially focused on novel writing. His stories would never have gained the attention of foreign audience without the English translation in 1845.

The author used to live not only in no. 20 in the Nyhavn, but also in no. 67 and no. 18 for some years. Wherever you walk down there, you will be walking in his footsteps basically. The port itself holds a magnetic appeal, with pavement cafes and jazz music.

Tivoli Garden is another place where Anderson used to visit. Founded in 1843, the park is best known for the Bjergbanen. It is one of the world's oldest wooden roller coasters that is still under operation.

Exotic design. Historical architecture. Lush gardens. The fairytale atmosphere inspired Walt Disney for his Disney World as well. Even if you are not a thrill seeker, there is a broad selection of restos and music programs.

While the theme park is a national treasure, King Christian IV hid his personal treasure in Rosenborg Castle. It features 400 years of royal treasures, and the famous Danish Crown Regalia, embellished with stone and gold.

Besides stepping into the shoes of the royalty, the King’s Garden is the national oldest royal garden. This king made his mark on both the scale of construction, and the history of being the most powerful king in Scandinavia.