Little Mermaid
Fountain
An exact, full-size replica of the famous "Little Mermaid" statue in Copenhagen, celebrating the community's Danish heritage.
Location
Mermaid Park
100 Esbeck St, Kimballton, IA 51543
Danish Heritage
Honors Hans Christian Andersen. Purchased by "Progressive Danes of Kimballton" in 1974, recast in bronze in 2008.
Key Features
The Sculpture
An exact replica of the Copenhagen original. Originally fiberglass, it was recast in bronze for year-round display.
Sculpture Garden
Features 8 other bronze statues of Andersen's characters, like "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Emperor's New Clothes".
Audio Tour
Visitors can call a phone number at each sculpture to listen to a synopsis of the relevant fairy tale.
Nearby Attractions
Danish Windmill (Elk Horn)
Just three miles away in Elk Horn, visitors can see an authentic Danish Windmill, transported from Denmark and reassembled in Iowa.