Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen
Hans Christian Andersen spent most of his life in Copenhagen and several of the places that were the centre of his life can still be visited today.
Among these The Royal Danish Theatre, which played a huge role in his life as well as some of the cafés and homes he frequented. H.C. Andersen spent the majority of his life living in three different houses in Nyhavn and here he wrote some of his first fairy tales.
On H.C. Andersens Boulevard you can see one of the two statues of the writer in Copenhagen. The other one you will find in The King’s Garden. The most famous statue in Copenhagen is also linked to H.C. Andersen: The Little Mermaid, which today is a significant symbol of Copenhagen. H.C. Andersen died in 1875 and is buried in Assistens Kirkegård in Nørrebro, which is a beautiful place to visit and used as a park by locals.
See also Hans Christian Andersen's Denmark.
Hans Christian Andersen
Tucked in the heart of the King's Garden in Copenhagen, this statue of the writer Hans Christian Andersen shows him reading one of his fairytales.
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid sits on a rock at Langelinie Pier, gazing at the world of humans. One of Copenhagen's most famous tourist attractions, it is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale.
The Royal Danish Theatre's Old Stage
The Royal Theatre's Old Stage on Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen is used for ballet performances as one of the Royal Theatre's three performance spaces.
King's Garden
The King's Garden in Copenhagen - also called Rosenborg Garden - is a beautiful green area ideal for picnicking and sunbathing in the city center.
Nyhavn
The colourful houses of Nyhavn are one of the most iconic spots in Copenhagen. Eat and drink by the canal in the sun or take a boat tour and explore.
Assistens Cemetery
Burial ground, green oasis, cultural treasure. Welcome to Denmark's best known cemetery, Assistens Churchyard, the final resting place of Danes, like Hans Christian Andersen and Søren Kierkegaard.
The Round Tower
One of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings, this 17th Century tower and observatory provides rooftop views from the heart of the city and is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe.
Hans Christian Andersen Experience
Step into the world of The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and The Princess and the Pea as you discover the world of Hans Christian Andersen, whose work has been translated into over 100 languages.