Copenhagen: Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Quest

Overview

A mysterious voice calls your name through Copenhagen. Follow it from the Royal Danish Theatre through Nyhavn's canal houses to the Little Mermaid statue at the harbour. This self-guided fairy tale quest weaves Andersen's famous story into a real city adventure.

Solve 11 puzzles at iconic landmarks. Decode a palace password at Amalienborg, meet Agnete rising from the canal, and return the Little Mermaid's voice at the harbour.

Download the Questo app, activate with your booking code, and start at Kongens Nytorv. No guide needed, just your phone, clues and a map in the app. Play as a family or team of up to 3. Pause anytime to explore or grab a coffee.

Discover where Andersen lived and wrote, why he kept a strange note by his bed every night, and how a Norse goddess created Zealand by ploughing through Sweden.

Perfect for families with children. About 55 minutes, 11 stops, 4 km from theatre to harbour. Available every day. One of the most magical ways to see Copenhagen with kids.

Important Information

What's included?

Full access to the Little Mermaid fairy tale quest on the Questo app
11 puzzle challenges across Copenhagen's most iconic landmarks
An original storyline weaving Andersen's fairy tale into the real city
Clues and a map in the app to guide you between stops
Freedom to pause anytime, explore Nyhavn, grab a coffee
Play as a family or team (up to 3 per device) or solo

Exclusions

Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)

Please Note

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller or pram accessible
Animals or pets allowed
Public transportation nearby

Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Wheelchair accessible
Thank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-". Here's how to play it: 1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code. 2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation. 3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played. IMPORTANT - Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app. - If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there. GOOD TO KNOW - The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready. - Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet. - Start with at least 50% battery. Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat