Edouard Suenson

Edouard Suenson

This statue of Edouard Suenson stands proudly near Nyboder in Copenhagen. The monument honors the Danish naval hero who played a key role in the Second Schleswig War, especially known for his victory in the Battle of Helgoland in 1864. Quick Facts Location: Near Nyboder, 2100 Copenhagen Ø Artist: The statue was created by sculptor…

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid at Langelinie

The Little Mermaid is one of Copenhagen’s most iconic landmarks. The bronze statue, sitting quietly on a rock by the Langelinie promenade, was created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen and unveiled in 1913. It was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale of the same name. Quick Facts The statue has become a symbol of…

Who Is Grundtvigsvej Named After?

N.F.S. Grundtvig – The Mind Behind the Name Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig (1783–1872) was a Danish priest, poet, philosopher, and educator whose influence on Danish cultural and national identity is difficult to overstate. More than just a religious figure, he helped define the moral and intellectual foundations of 19th-century Denmark. Grundtvig believed deeply in the…

George Brandes – The Intellectual Who Shaped Modern Thought

Introduction George Brandes was a Danish literary critic, writer, and intellectual born in 1842 in Copenhagen. He is widely regarded as the father of the “Modern Breakthrough” in Scandinavian literature—a movement that emphasized realism, social progress, and intellectual freedom. Throughout his life, Brandes challenged the cultural and religious conservatism of his time, encouraging writers and…