Gefion Fountain

The Gefion Fountain is a large ornamental fountain in Copenhagen that features a sculptural group of the Norse goddess Gefion driving oxen. The bronze group was created for a public fountain and was unveiled in the early 20th century.

The fountain’s central sculptural group depicts Gefion and four powerful oxen carved in bronze, set in a circular pool that sits adjacent to the waterfront. It is a major photo spot and a common stop on walking routes that include the harbor and the nearby Little Mermaid statue.

The fountain was funded by brewer Carl Jacobsen and executed by sculptor Anders Bundgaard; it was unveiled to the public in 1908. Since then it has been maintained as a civic monument and a prominent example of figurative public sculpture in Copenhagen.

The Gefion Fountain stands at the northern edge of Copenhagen’s central harbour promenade, close to the Langelinie promenade and the Kastellet citadel. It fronts the sea and is easily reached from Copenhagen’s central districts.

• Central Copenhagen location: Sits on the waterfront near Kastellet and within easy walking distance of the Little Mermaid, making it a common stop on central Copenhagen walking routes.
• Best time to visit: Best experienced in early morning light when crowds are smaller and photographic reflections on the pool are clearest.