Denmark>Copenhagen>Magical Copenhagen: Little Mermaid
City exploration game

Magical Copenhagen: Little Mermaid

4.5Player rating· 2,088 plays
Play at your pace · usually 55 min 4.2 km Copenhagen App-guided
Play in
EnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlands

The experience

About this quest

You have just arrived in Copenhagen to meet your grandmother for the first time. But she has not come to greet you.

Instead, a beautiful voice begins calling your name through the city streets, leading you from one enchanted location to the next.

This magical walking tour of Copenhagen weaves together Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid with real locations and old Norse legends, taking you from the Royal Danish Theatre and the colourful canal houses of Nyhavn to the Round Tower, Amalienborg Palace, and finally the Little Mermaid statue herself at the harbour.

Perfect for families, children, and anyone who wants to explore Copenhagen through fairy tale eyes, this quest tells an original story built around the city's most beloved landmarks.

Solve puzzles, meet enchanted creatures, and follow the trail of white pearls to a surprise ending.

One of the most charming things to do in Copenhagen with kids, and just as magical for grown-ups who have not forgotten how to wonder.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

    Follow a mysterious voice through Copenhagen's most enchanted locations Visit the Little Mermaid statue, Nyhavn, the Royal Danish Theatre, and Amalienborg Palace Discover the fairy tale hidden inside the city's real streets and Norse legends

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.50 / 5

741 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

How many are playing?

Get this quest
No booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing Played 2,088 times
Players exploring the city together

BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP

One city. Rival teams.
Great stories together.

A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

Everyone for themselves

One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.

Can a team share one phone?

Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.

Your walk, at a glance

Copenhagen

A · Start

Kongens Nytorv 1, 1055 Indre By, Denmark

B · Finish

Langelinie 19, 2100 København, Denmark

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

1 / 4

Experience

This quest
Discover places through stories and clues in the app
Guided walking tour
Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4

Pace

This quest
Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
Guided walking tour
Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4

Company

This quest
Explore with your own people or on your own
Guided walking tour
Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4

Guidance

This quest
Directions and challenges in the Questo app
Guided walking tour
Live interpretation from a guide

Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.

Good to know before you play

  • Recommended activity for families

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Who is this great for?

Perfect if you love fairytales, want a whimsical date, or want a walk that feels like stepping into a storybook. Also awesome for families with older kids who enjoy myths + exploring.

What’s this quest all about?

You play as a kid who doesn’t believe in fairytales — until you get to Copenhagen to visit your grandma and hear a strange voice guiding you. Along the way, you meet enchanted creatures from Andersen’s stories and Norse legends, and you follow clues to magical spots like Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid statue, and hidden corners sprinkled through the city.

What magical / scenic spots will we pass?

You’ll see places like the Royal Danish Theater, Amalienborg Palace, Christian Andersen’s house, The Little Mermaid statue, plus statues like Agnete and the Mermen, fountains, and charming corners you’d normally walk past.

Is it good for a magical date with someone special?

Yes. It has that dreamy fairytale feeling. Strolling by the water, solving fun clues together, enjoying views at sunset… It's one of those walks that sparks conversation and memories.

Is Magical Copenhagen: Little Mermaid self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you without a tour guide or fixed departure.
Where does it start and finish?
It starts at Royal Danish Theater, Kongens Nytorv 1, 1055 Indre By, Denmark and finishes at The Little Mermaid, Langelinie 19, 2100 København, Denmark. 4.2 km; 11 puzzles.
How many accesses are needed?
Access is sold per device and player.

Fairytale landmark

The real monument behind Copenhagen’s famous mermaid story

Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid sculpture was unveiled in 1913, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 fairytale. It sits at Langelinie beside the harbour and has become a durable symbol of the city. The quest’s magic is fictional; the literary source and the waterfront landmark are real. Playable languages: German, English, French, Dutch.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play