In the Footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen
Many of the buildings and places that were significant to H.C. Andersen can still be seen today. Follow in the footsteps of our famous author - quite literally, there are footprints along the entire route - and see the places / buildings in Odense related to our most famous citizen.
In the Footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen
The route starts at the house in Hans Jensen's Stræde, where he was born, in what was then one of the poorest neighborhoods, continues through the historic quarter, makes a detour down to the river and returns to the city centre.
The route is just under 2½ km long in total.
Hans Christian Andersen House
Visit Hans Christian Andersen’s House in Odense – a museum attraction where architecture and immersive storytelling bring fairy tales to life.
Sortebrødre Torv (Blackfriars Square)
Blackfriars Square is situated right in the historic quarter and twice weekly it hosts a produce market with vegetables, flowers, eggs, fish, cheese and more.
The Charity School - historical building
The little school for poor children, which Hans Christian Andersen attended when he lived here, is in Paaskestræde. The building is half-timbered.
The Washing Site at Odense River
This is the washing site where Hans Christian Andersen's mother - and indeed many others - did the washing for the upper class citizens.
The Hans Christian Andersen Statue
Bronce statue of the writer in the beautiful Fairytale garden. The sculpture was made by Louis Hasselriis and depicts our favorite fairy tale writer.
Odense Prison - historical building
When the house was inaugurated in 1752 it was known as Odense "Punishment and Correction" Facility. It's function was to discipline local beggars.
Hans C. Andersen's Childhood Home
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.
Odense Cathedral - St. Cnut's Church
The St. Cnut's Cathedral is a gothic Cathedral from 1300 with royal skeletons in the crypt and a magnificent, hand carved altarpiece.
Odense City Hall
The Town Hall, which owes its Italian-Gothic lines to the two architects Herholdt and Lendorf, was built in the 1880's.
Greyfriar's Abbey
The Danish King Erik Klipping founded Gråbrødre Monastery in Odense. In 1279, he handed over the area to the mendicant monks of the Franciscan Order.
Odense Slot (Castle) in King's Park
Stroll through Odense’s green oasis and admire the elegant castle architecture — a hidden gem in the heart of the city.
Sct. Hans Church
Sct. Hans Church is a Knights Hospitaller monastery church in red stone in the middle of Odense center, close to Kongens Have and Odense Castle.
In the Footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen on your mobile
Useeum is a free app that gives you access to lots of interesting extra content when you visit a museum. The app also has a description of the guided walk in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen.
You can download the appen i Appstore or Google Play