Visit the Hans Christian Andersen House
Hans Christian Andersen’s House in Odense is an innovative museum that combines award‑winning architecture, a fairytale garden and interactive experiences, letting you step inside and become part of Andersen’s magical stories.
“H.C. Andersen's House does not talk about H.C. Andersen - it speaks as H.C. Andersen” Henrik Lübker - H.C. Andersen's House
Two-thirds of the museum is located underground and is surrounded by a fairytale garden, which in the summer months is filled with colourful flowers and small, unique green environments.
Andersen and Odense
Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense in 1805 and his fairy tales are arguably Denmark's greatest contribution to world culture. Despite the fact that the stories were written many years ago, they are still well-loved and inspire imagination, contemplation and inspiration in children and adults around the world.
H.C. Andersen's House - Dive into the Fairy Tale
Now his fantastic stories also form the foundation for a completely new type of museum that spatializes the experience of Andersen's literary universe and stages a living world, a total artistic space where architecture, sound, light and a stream of images constantly create new encounters between the visitors and Andersen's adventures. As a museum and attraction, H.C. Andersen's House cultivates the wonder, the imagination and the adventures that evoke reflection and create new perspectives on ourselves, nature and society. The communication at the museum is thus not just about Andersen, but to a large extent like Andersen and his literary universe.
A visit to the new museum will contain more questions than answers: About Andersen's romanticized childhood, about his unrequited love life, about constantly being on the move in an attempt to find his place in life, stick out, get away, find a home.
The fairy tales are familiar but do not behave quite as we remember them when the visitors themselves have to live them out: When it is their own shadow that begins to live its own life, when they are the Emperor in the Emperor's New Clothes, or when they must find the courage to open the doors to the dogs in the Tinderbox.
Explore Andersen's Odense
His childhood came to play a major role for the poet, and many of his fairy tales are based on childhood experiences. It is therefore natural that Odense has a special obligation to take care of the legacy and dissemination of Hans Christian Andersen's life and work and the culture that surrounded it. Andersen's life and work and the culture that formed the framework for it.
Discover Odense and walk in the footsteps of the world-famous poet. At the same time, you can experience the vibrant metropolis that Odense has become, and if you haven't visited recently, you might be surprised at how much of a transformation the city centre has undergone.
Visit Hans Christian Andersen’s House in Odense – a museum attraction where architecture and immersive storytelling bring fairy tales to life.
In Andersen's Childhood Home you can see an exhibition about the poet's childhood in Odense as well as a courtyard with plants, he has described in his works.
This is the washing site where Hans Christian Andersen's mother - and indeed many others - did the washing for the upper class citizens.
All over the city you will encounter sculptures inspired by fairy tales - how many can you find?
The 12 m high portrait on the gable of Bangs Boder no. 24 is painted by street artist Don John, who was raised in Brylle just outside Odense.
Bronce statue of the writer in the beautiful Fairytale garden. The sculpture was made by Louis Hasselriis and depicts our favorite fairy tale writer.
Ofte stillede spørgsmål vedr H.C. Andersen
What is the address of the Hans Christian Andersen House?
How many guests can visit the new Hans Christian Andersen House simultaneously?
The new museum has a maximum limit of 250 guests at a time.
How big is the Hans Christian Andersen House?
The museum proper covers 5600 m2 - two thirds of which is under ground. The garden covers 7000 m2 and the total museum area covers 9000 m2.
Is the Hans Christian Andersen House suitable for wheelchair users?
The museum is suitable for wheel chair users. You can enter the lower part of the museum via a 110 meter ramp or you can choose to use the elevator.
Do I HAVE to book tickets for the Hans Christian Andersen House in advance?
Yes, you definitely should. Click here Booking-link and book your ticket for the date and time slot you are interested in. Any unbooked tickets will be sold at the museum, but some days will be sold out in advance.
Can you bring your own food to H.C. Andersen's House?
You can bring your own food and eat in the garden. If you did not bring anything, you can buy something at the museum Restaurant DEILIG that offers a menu inspired by Andersen's writings.
Can I bring my dog when I visit the Hans Christian Andersen House?
No, you can't. Not even if it is tiny / is carried in a bag / is the cutest thing ever. Sorry.
Can you book a guided tour of the Hans Christian Andersen House?
The museum does not offer guided tours of the museum. You can book a 30 minute introduction to the museum - it costs DKK 650,00 - maximum group size 30 persons. After the introduction guests can visit the museum on their own with the included audio guide.
Can I visit the Hans Christian Andersen House with a push-chair/pram?
The museum owns a couple of push-chairs you can borrow. It is not possible to enter with your own stroller, push-chair, pram or the like.
What does it cost to visit H.C. Andersen's House?
The price for adults (18 and up) is 165 DKK.
Groups of at least 20 adults pay 155 DKK per person.
Children under 18 are free.
NOTE: it is necessary to book a ticket online BEFORE visiting, including for children, even if they don't pay admission.
Where is it most convenient to park when you visit the Hans Christian Andersen House?
P-15 in Odense P is the closest option. You can enter the museum area directly from the parking garage via exit P15.
Tourist bus parking
- Short-term parking in the city center (eg in Sortebrødrestræde) is for unloading / loading of tourists.
- Long-term parking must take place on the stretch between Havnegade 106 and Havnegade 110.