Hans Christian Andersen Experience

The life of an author

There are memorials all over Copenhagen to Hans Christian Andersen, from H.C. Andersens Boulevard with the larger than life bronze statue of the author himself, to the famous statue of the Little Mermaid on the shore of the city. When you visit the Hans Christian Andersen Experience in Copenhagen, you can step into his footsteps.

Follow the Danish author from Odense to his move to Copenhagen at the age of 14 and on his many journeys across Denmark and Europe, which all inspired his incredible stories. Stroll the streets of nineteenth-century Denmark as he knew them and see how Hans Christian Andersen rose to international fame. You can even take a peek into his study, perhaps you’ll recognise the story on his desk.

Fairy tales come to life

Generations of kids around the world have grown up with Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales. At the Hans Christian Andersen Experience in Copenhagen, these fairy tales come to life with the help of light, sound and scent!

Explore the Little Mermaid’s world under the sea and go on a journey of self-discovery with the Ugly Duckling. Travel across the world with Thumbelina as she flees from a forced marriage and try to see the Emperor’s New Clothes.

Book your Hans Christian Andersen Experience tickets now!

A visit to Copenhagen should include a trip to the dedicated Hans Christian Andersen Museum. After experiencing his life and stories, you can even take a selfie with the man himself. Book your tickets online and start planning your visit to this incredible H.C. Andersen museum. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is right next door if you want to continue exploring incredible things from our own world.