The Welcome Garden
The garden is inspired by H.C. Andersen’s fairy tales and his unique way of seeing the world. It was designed by the landscape architects MASU Planning in collaboration with architects from Kengo Kuma & Associates.
The Sunken Gardens
The garden’s changes in level help create a sense of narrative and wonder, offering surprises for guest and people just passing by.
The garden of Giants
Here, even the tallest guest can feel as tiny as Thumbelina.
The Mirror Lake
The portal between the sky and the underworld.
The Dark Garden
The darkness and loneliness of Hans Christian Andersens fairy tales can also be found in the garden.
The Bright Garden
After darkness comes light, for the highest point in H.C. Andersen Garden is the Bright Garden.
The Tree of light
The old maple tree is known as the “Light Tree” because it was once used to hang Christmas lights. That is no longer the case. Today, the tree has influenced the roof structure of the new building, allowing it space to grow freely. True to H.C. Andersen’s spirit, it stands as a witness between the new district and the old neighborhood that existed in his time.
The West Garden
The West Garden is located at the edge of H.C. Andersen Garden and helps extend the green space into the city while also creating a gateway toward H.C. Andersen’s House.
The interpretation of H.C. Andersen Garden has been realized with support from the Danish Business Promotion Board as part of the project “Cities for Culture.”
