A magical, fairy tale experience
Hans Christian Andersen’s House is an unpredictable, riveting journey through this wonderful author’s world, and his beloved stories. Beauty merges with imagination at the museum, where world-class architecture and spaces bring nature indoors, and provoke us to turn things on their head and speculate about today and tomorrow
On this journey, you will find that the architecture is interwoven with its magical gardens and the surrounding town – to create a 360-degree experience, borne on the wings of unprecedented creative genius and humour.
All your senses will be stimulated – so you never quite know what to expect.
Nowhere else in the world can you get so close to his life and art as here, – where you can explore his stories, original works and birthplace.
Keep your ears open to a new experience
An audio guide like no other
At H.C. Andersen’s House, you can listen to a dramatized story with H.C. Andersen himself as the main character. The Danish version is written by author Kim Fupz Aakeson and narrated by actors such as Caspar Phillipson, Vibeke Hastrup, and Thomas Mørk.
The English version, which has also been translated into Chinese, is written by author Lemony Snicket, while the German version is created by author Christine Wunnicke.
Each version offers a unique perspective on H.C. Andersen’s remarkable story, guiding you through the exhibition with a perfect balance of humor and depth.
Nowhere else in the world can you get so close to H.C. Andersen.
Step into the fairy tale and see original objects from cradle to grave, including paper cuttings and drawings by Denmark’s world-famous author. Discover new adventures with those you love. Wander through the museum’s winding passages and experience how H.C. Andersen’s imagination surrounds you, making you a part of the story.
H.C. Andersen’s House is for everyone who loves play and loves great stories. Let your imagination run wild in the children’s universe, Ville Vau’s magical surroundings. Dress up in fantastic costumes and explore what it feels like to be a princess, a soldier, or a troll. Listen to the poet and characters from his many fairy tales come to life through the museum’s audio guide.
Starting from his humble birthplace, the immersive museum and its surrounding garden unfold into a world of fairy tales, literature, and poetry, creating a total artistic experience. It is grand, world-class architecture.
The fairy tale house and garden interweave beauty and fantasy
The building is an exhibit itself, inviting you to explore the richness of detail and creativity throughout. Visitors are presented with experiences out in the open, inside the fairy tale rooms, underground and in their own imaginations.
When Kengo Kuma & Associates won the competition to design the new Hans Christian Andersen House on 2 April 2016, it was thanks to their vision of creating a museum that broke with the traditional perception of what a museum should be.
The meeting between plateaux that rise out of organic waves, Danish beech hedges, crooked fir trees and labyrinthine walkways create new, unexpected dimensions in this green oasis.
Ville Vau – the world of wonder for kids
Enter a world of fairytale play – where you can spend hours immersed in creative activities and sensory togetherness.
Ville Vau is home to Fairy Tale Land, consisting of oases of play. The scene-set rooms are filled with fantastic costumes and exciting props. Set your imagination free and discover how Fairy Tale Land lets you play in new, fantastic ways. Open to all children accompanied by adults.
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Café Deilig
The place where food meets adventure and imagination.
Excellent service and high-quality local ingredients.
Relaxed and cozy atmosphere in the heart of the H.C. Andersen Garden.
Learn more about Café Deilig here.
