Walk in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen was born in a tiny yellow house on a cobbled street in the centre of Odense in 1805. And it’s still there! Today it’s one of the oldest poet museums in the world and a great place to start a Hans Christian Andersen tour through Odense’s oldest and prettiest parts. Take a photo next to Hans Christian Andersen’s statue in the Fairy Tale Garden, or of the dramatic 12-metre high mural of his face at Bangs Boder. And continue the tour with a walk around Munkemose Park, where you'll find sculptures right out of his fairy tales, including The Little Mermaid and The Wild Swans.
The new museum
Open from Summer 2021, the new H C Andersens Hus is also in the historic quarter of Odense. You won't find his old shoes or writing desk there because it is all about his work, rather than him. In fact, the whole idea is that the museum speaks like him, not about him. It's full of award-winning art and items from other inspiring children's writers, and you can buy a three-in-one ticket that give you access to both museums and the Møntergården, all in the same trip.
