Step into the fairy tale

Nowhere else in the world brings you this close to Hans Christian Andersen.

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Hans Christian Andersen’s House

Become surrounded by the imagination of Hans Christian Andersen – set within world-class, breathtaking architecture.

Discover an enchanting world of play, where beautiful handmade costumes and fairy-tale surroundings inspire sensory discovery, imaginative adventures, and endless storytelling.

The Hans Christian Andersen Gardens

A tribute to imagination, curiosity, and the magic in everyday life.

Listen to the dramatized story of Hans Christian Andersen’s life in the audio guide. Fairy tales and facts blend together in the narrative, and you set your own pace. The audio guide is available in five languages.

Hans Christian Andersen’s childhood home

Only about a 5-minute walk from Hans Christian Andersen’s House, in Munkemøllestræde, you can discover the small yellow half-timbered house that Hans Christian Andersen and his parents moved into when he was just two years old.

The museum shop

The museum shop at Hans Christian Andersen’s House is a treasure chest of inspiration, imagination, and handpicked products, celebrating the life and works of the world-renowned poet.

Café Deilig offers a cozy and informal atmosphere in the heart of the Hans Christian Andersen’s Garden.

Poet’s Gifts – World Heritage for Future Generations

A new special exhibition tells the stories of original and rare objects from H.C. Andersen’s life and their often dramatic journeys to the safe keeping of the museum’s collection.

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