Agnete and the Merman, Copenhagen

Name: Agnete and the Merman
Address: Ved Stranden 1, Copenhagen, 1061, Denmark

#232 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Agnete and the Merman is a group of bronze sculptures in Copenhagen, Denmark, located underwater in the Slotsholm Canal next to the Højbro Bridge. It has been referred to as one of the least-known works of art in Copenhagen. The sculptures were made in 1992 by the Danish sculptor, photographer, and author, Suste Bonnen. They portray a merman and his seven sons with outstretched arms, begging Agnete to return home. Three other sculptures of merfolk are located in Copenhagen: the "Black Diamond Mermaid", a copy of Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen’s 1921 statue; a large granite mermaid located on the port-of-call cruise ship dock in Copenhagen; and the famous Little Mermaid statue, located on the water’s edge along Langelinie promenade. ()

Coordinates: 55°40'39"N, 12°34'49"E

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Ved Stranden 1Copenhagen 1061 Denmark

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Agnete and the Merman – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strøget, Købmagergade, Karel van Mander House, Strædet.

~1080 ftNW
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
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~830 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
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~950 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
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~910 ftW
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~310 ftE
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~1610 ftS
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~150 ftN
Monuments and statues
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~490 ftNE
Contemporary art in a converted church
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~430 ftSE
Monuments and statues
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~1240 ftS
Danish Jewish culture and history museum
Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen
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~520 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Agnete and the Merman?

Nearby attractions include Højbro, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Absalon, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Ploug House, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Højbro Plads 17, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Agnete and the Merman by public transport?

The nearest stations to Agnete and the Merman:

Bus

Gammel Strand St., Christiansborg • Lines: 23, 2A (1 min walk)
Børsen • Lines: 2A (4 min walk)

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (2 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (10 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (10 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (14 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (18 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (14 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (18 min walk)