About Langelinie

The 'Langelinie' pier was made in 1894. It was made as an extension of the 'Copenhagen' harbor. Langelinie serves as a promenade, pier, and a park. It extends from the 'Gefion Fountain' to the 'Dahlerup Warehouse'. This place is one of the most popular tourist destinations in 'Copenhagen', and presents a unique beauty of the present as well as what is now written in history books.

The history of Langelinie dates back to the middle of the 17th century. This was a time when this place was a naturally pleasing pathway along the coastline of a strait known as 'The Sound'. This strait was a border separating 'Zealand' (former Denmark) and 'Scania' (former Sweden). Although, it is now a tourist attraction, previously it was a military area where the locals were not allowed to visit. Announcing it as an area whose entry was only restricted to military personnel, under a military order announced in 1819, the soldiers were ordered to cool themselves down by throwing water on their head and breast regions. However, Langelinie soon became an executive place for the upper and middle class. A toll payment was set in order to enter the coastal premises. Hence, an action looked down upon by the majority of the public and leading to an uprising in 1848, aiding in the process of making the place open to public. 

Langelinie is now a popular tourist destination and one of the favorite places the locals wish to visit. The relaxing environment enhances the natural beauty of this place. Being situated at the coast, this place offers a harmonious sound of waves with a peaceful romantic view of The Sound. Its vicinity also includes the 'Langelinie Park'. This is an excellent and quiet place where people can walk around and observe statues present at different locations throughout the park. A famous statue, acting as a reminder of the 'Great Northern War', called the 'Iver Huitfeldt Column', stands tall in the park. 

Collaborating with the natural beauty, the overall design of the place as well as the gigantic cruise ships present a splendid look. The 'Langelinie Promenade' allows you to take a better look at the beauty that the place possesses. The statues and sculptures at intervals give a throwback to the olden times. The highly famous statue 'The Little Mermaid' sits somewhere in the middle of length of Langelinie. The 1.25 meters tall statue reflects a famous Danish Fairy tale. This statue is very iconic and is one of the main reasons for people to visit Langelinie. There are often long lines of people waiting to take a picture with it.

Must See

  • Walk to 'Kastellet'. This is a pentagon shaped fortress. It is known to be one of the best preserved fortress in all of Northern Europe
  • 'The Little Mermaid' is a famous statue situated at Langelinie. It is based on a famous Danish fairy tale
  • 'Deli of Løgismose' is a place you can find local dairy and vegetable products as well as French cheese
  • 'Langelinie Pavilion' is a waterfront building that serves Danish cuisine
  • Amazing view of the large, docked, oceanic ships
  • 'Gefion Fountain' is the largest fountain in 'Copenhagen' and acts as the starting point of the harbor front
  • 'Langelinie Park' 
  • Take a cruise ship from Langelinie pier
  • 'Zinkglobal' is sculpture located near The Little Mermaid. It is a human shaped sculpture made out of 8000 pieces of scrap metal. 
  • 'Iver Huitfeldt Column' is a tall structure with a winged statue at its very top. It was made in commemoration of the death of the Norwegian naval officer, 'Admiral Ivar Huitfeldt', and his men during the 'Great Northern War'.

How to reach

You can reach 'Langelinie' from 'Copenhagen' (center of city) via the following ways:

6 minutes subway ride from 'Rådhuspladsen Street' to 'Østerport Street'. Then walk 14 minutes (1.2 kilometers) to Langelinie. The estimated cost of this route is 3 to 4 USD (21 to 27 Danish Krone).
You could take the 25 minutes 'Line 992 Ferry' ferry from 'Det Kongelige Bibliotek' to 'Nordre Toldbod'. Then walk for 6 minutes (527 meters). The estimated cost of this route is 2 to 3 USD (14 to 20 Danish Krone).
A 5 minutes (3.5 kilometers) taxi from the city center to Langelinie costs 13 to 17 USD (87 to 114 Danish Krone).
 

Tips

  • The most popular time to visit Langelinie is between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. This is often the most crowded time so plan your visit accordingly
  • Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays are the busiest days of the week at Langelinie
  • Enjoy a calming and beautiful walk in the Langelinie Park
  • Observe statues that are situated at different locations in the park
  • Check the weather forecast so that you are prepared for rain or sunny weather conditions
  • Take a camera device with you to capture memorable moments of your visit
  • You could also rent a bicycle to visit Langelinie
  • Go out for a morning walk or jog, on a Sunday. Just like the locals do
  • There are a lot of outlet stores located here so you might be able to find attractive discount offers
  • You could buy souvenirs from the market located here
  • Stop by at the restaurants to enjoy the local Danish cuisine

Visit Time

Sunday:           Open 24 hours
Monday:          Open 24 hours
Tuesday:         Open 24 hours
Wednesday:    Open 24 hours
Thursday:        Open 24 hours
Friday:             Open 24 hours
Saturday:         Open 24 hours

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1 hour or more

 

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Weather

Light Rain 10.91°C

 

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