HTML SitemapExplore
logo
Find Things to DoFind The Best Restaurants

Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home — Attraction in Odense Kommune

Name
Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home
Description
Nearby attractions
Saint Knud's Church
Dronning Christines Plads 1, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Eventyrhaven
Eventyrhaven, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Odense City Hall
Flakhaven 2, 5000 Odense, Denmark
H. C. Andersens House
H.C. Andersen Haven 1, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
St. Alban's Church
Adelgade 1, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Munke Mose
Havhesten, Filosofgangen, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Greyfriar's Monastery
Gråbrødre Pl. 1, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Tidens Samling
Brandts Klædefabrik, Farvergården 7, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
Odense Castle
Nørregade 36, 5000 Odense, Denmark
King's Garden
Jernbanegade, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Nearby restaurants
Café Kræz
Gråbrødre Pl. 6, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Bluefin
Klaregade 7, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
The Burger Odense
Vestergade 55, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Café Skt. Gertrud
Jernbanegade 8, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Ristorante Fratelli
Klingenberg 16, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Restaurant Madklubben Odense
Jernbanegade 4, st th, 5000 Odense, Denmark
MASH - Restaurant Odense
Vestergade 11, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Mai's Wok
Mageløs 7, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Marcantonio Trattoria - Pizzeria
Vintapperstræde 8, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
Nao Sushi
Mageløs 1, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Related posts
Keywords
Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home tourism.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home hotels.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home bed and breakfast. flights to Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home attractions.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home restaurants.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home travel.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home travel guide.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home travel blog.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home pictures.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home photos.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home travel tips.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home maps.Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home things to do.
Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home
DenmarkRegion of Southern DenmarkOdense KommuneHans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home

Basic Info

Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home

Munkemøllestræde 3, 5000 Odense, Denmark
4.0(732)
Open 24 hours
Save
spot

Ratings & Description

Info

Cultural
Family friendly
Accessibility
attractions: Saint Knud's Church, Eventyrhaven, Odense City Hall, H. C. Andersens House, St. Alban's Church, Munke Mose, Greyfriar's Monastery, Tidens Samling, Odense Castle, King's Garden, restaurants: Café Kræz, Bluefin, The Burger Odense, Café Skt. Gertrud, Ristorante Fratelli, Restaurant Madklubben Odense, MASH - Restaurant Odense, Mai's Wok, Marcantonio Trattoria - Pizzeria, Nao Sushi
logoLearn more insights from Wanderboat AI.
Phone
+45 31 25 80 80
Website
hcandersenshus.dk

Plan your stay

hotel
Pet-friendly Hotels in Odense Kommune
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
Affordable Hotels in Odense Kommune
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
The Coolest Hotels You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
Trending Stays Worth the Hype in Odense Kommune
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Reviews

Nearby attractions of Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home

Saint Knud's Church

Eventyrhaven

Odense City Hall

H. C. Andersens House

St. Alban's Church

Munke Mose

Greyfriar's Monastery

Tidens Samling

Odense Castle

King's Garden

Saint Knud's Church

Saint Knud's Church

4.5

(529)

Open until 4:00 PM
Click for details
Eventyrhaven

Eventyrhaven

4.6

(342)

Open 24 hours
Click for details
Odense City Hall

Odense City Hall

4.4

(134)

Open until 12:30 PM
Click for details
H. C. Andersens House

H. C. Andersens House

4.2

(2.9K)

Open 24 hours
Click for details

Things to do nearby

Iværksætter MeetUp med Rosa Lundberg
Iværksætter MeetUp med Rosa Lundberg
Thu, Dec 11 • 3:00 PM
Storms Pakhus | Odense Street Food, Lerchesgade 4, 5000 Odense, Denmark
View details

Nearby restaurants of Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home

Café Kræz

Bluefin

The Burger Odense

Café Skt. Gertrud

Ristorante Fratelli

Restaurant Madklubben Odense

MASH - Restaurant Odense

Mai's Wok

Marcantonio Trattoria - Pizzeria

Nao Sushi

Café Kræz

Café Kræz

3.8

(853)

$$

Click for details
Bluefin

Bluefin

4.1

(213)

Click for details
The Burger Odense

The Burger Odense

4.3

(566)

Click for details
Café Skt. Gertrud

Café Skt. Gertrud

4.2

(622)

$$

Click for details
Get the Appoverlay
Get the AppOne tap to find yournext favorite spots!
Wanderboat LogoWanderboat

Your everyday Al companion for getaway ideas

CompanyAbout Us
InformationAI Trip PlannerSitemap
SocialXInstagramTiktokLinkedin
LegalTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy

Get the app

© 2025 Wanderboat. All rights reserved.
logo

Reviews of Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home

4.0
(732)
avatar
5.0
18w

The H.C. Andersen Childhood Home in Odense is far more than a museum; it is a quiet, deeply moving tribute to one of literature’s most poetic souls. Nestled in the heart of this charming little Danish town, the humble cottage where Andersen spent his early years stands as a poignant reminder that greatness often begins in the most modest of places.

The house is small, almost startling in its simplicity. Yet it once held a boy whose imagination soared far beyond the cramped rooms and threadbare comforts. His father, a poor shoemaker with the soul of a dreamer, read to him from Arabian Nights and instilled in him a sense of wonder. That spark would one day ignite stories that have touched millions. His mother, a hardworking washerwoman, struggled to keep the family afloat, and life here was marked by cold winters, hunger, and hardship.

Andersen eventually left Odense to pursue a future in Copenhagen, and as he climbed the ranks of fame and literary recognition, he became increasingly estranged from his past. The boy who once walked barefoot through the streets of Odense would grow distant from his mother and half-sister, their lives bound to the poverty he had escaped, while his own path led to royal courts and literary salons. That emotional chasm, between the longing for belonging and the loneliness of becoming, echoes powerfully through his work.

This small museum conveys all of that with quiet dignity. It does not glorify, it reflects. Through personal artifacts and well-curated exhibits, it offers a window into the emotional and social realities that shaped Andersen's voice. His tales, often dismissed as children’s stories, are in truth layered with sorrow, moral courage, and fragile hope. Whether it is the misunderstood Ugly Duckling, the tragic Little Match Girl, or the icy resilience of The Snow Queen, his works carry the lyrical pain of someone who knew what it meant to be unseen, unwanted, and yet still to dream.

Odense itself is a delight: a town of cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, and a gentle, storybook atmosphere that makes it easy to imagine the young Hans Christian wandering its alleys, collecting bits of life and longing to weave into tales. Visiting this house in such a town feels like stepping into one of his stories — not one of grand castles, but one of humble beginnings, quiet resilience, and...

   Read more
avatar
4.0
1y

Nice museum to demonstrate the varioius background histrical stories accordingly around Andersen.

Visitors and fancies shall soon catch the meaning the life and passion of Andersen in the way that majority of people know about. Such as most the fairy tales, fatasy, journey, love affairs, aspiration, glory, poor desperate childhood of his life and so on.

The Childhood Home is well kept within museum, and amazingly arranged by all the built things about it inside of museum. That's why visitors impress how Andersen respectly regarded by Denish people.

It's good place to hang around during the city tour. Either with family or without. Audio support also available while visit the museum. We spent apprax. 1 and half...

   Read more
avatar
4.0
3y

Het was een leuk, interactief museum. De headset met geluid en geluidsfragmenten maakt de beleving compleet. De beschikbare talen zijn Deens en Engels, dus voor hele jonge kinderen dus niet geschikt. De geluidsfragmenten beginnen vanzelf, maar stoppen als je doorloopt. Soms zou het dan toch fijn zijn als je zelf kan kiezen of je nog verder wil luisteren naar een fragment, dat zou een fijne aanpassing zijn. Ik denk wel dat er nog meer toegevoegd kan worden over de sprookjes. Dat stuk is eigenlijk te mager, terwijl het juist is wat zó aanspreekt. Als je met jonge kinderen (tot 12 jaar) bent, vergeet dan het gedeelte "Ville Vau" niet waar je kunt spelen. Je kunt je verkleden (oudere kinderen én volwassenen ook) en rollenspel spelen. Onze kinderen (6 en 11 jaar) vonden dit geweldig. Wij trouwens ook! Dus zorgvdat je daar voldoende tijd voor hebt. Ville Vau is in het museum zelf, bij de ingang. Voor het museum ga je links en voor Ville Vau ga je rechts de trap af. Het werd helemaal niet gezegd tegen ons dat dit kon en het staat ook niet erg duidelijk aangegeven in het museum. Bij het doorlezen van de folder kwam ik het tegen en daardoor zijn we het gaan zoeken. Het huisje waar Andersen heeft gewoond is wel leuk, maar je bent er vlot uitgekeken. We vonden het museum Møntergården niet zo interessant, maar we hebben dan ook niet echt goed de tijd genomen om het goed te bekijken. De kinderen vonden het wat spannend. Als je er wel de tijd voor neemt, dan ben je na een half uurtje ook wel uitgegekeken. De rondwandeling met behulp van de voetstappen is leuk om te doen, dan krijg je een goed beeld van de stad. De tip is wel om vroeg te starten, want het meeste is maar tot 16.00 uur geopend. Het is fijn als je niet...

   Read more
Page 1 of 7
Previous
Next

Posts

Dmitry ZingerDmitry Zinger
The H.C. Andersen Childhood Home in Odense is far more than a museum; it is a quiet, deeply moving tribute to one of literature’s most poetic souls. Nestled in the heart of this charming little Danish town, the humble cottage where Andersen spent his early years stands as a poignant reminder that greatness often begins in the most modest of places. The house is small, almost startling in its simplicity. Yet it once held a boy whose imagination soared far beyond the cramped rooms and threadbare comforts. His father, a poor shoemaker with the soul of a dreamer, read to him from Arabian Nights and instilled in him a sense of wonder. That spark would one day ignite stories that have touched millions. His mother, a hardworking washerwoman, struggled to keep the family afloat, and life here was marked by cold winters, hunger, and hardship. Andersen eventually left Odense to pursue a future in Copenhagen, and as he climbed the ranks of fame and literary recognition, he became increasingly estranged from his past. The boy who once walked barefoot through the streets of Odense would grow distant from his mother and half-sister, their lives bound to the poverty he had escaped, while his own path led to royal courts and literary salons. That emotional chasm, between the longing for belonging and the loneliness of becoming, echoes powerfully through his work. This small museum conveys all of that with quiet dignity. It does not glorify, it reflects. Through personal artifacts and well-curated exhibits, it offers a window into the emotional and social realities that shaped Andersen's voice. His tales, often dismissed as children’s stories, are in truth layered with sorrow, moral courage, and fragile hope. Whether it is the misunderstood Ugly Duckling, the tragic Little Match Girl, or the icy resilience of The Snow Queen, his works carry the lyrical pain of someone who knew what it meant to be unseen, unwanted, and yet still to dream. Odense itself is a delight: a town of cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, and a gentle, storybook atmosphere that makes it easy to imagine the young Hans Christian wandering its alleys, collecting bits of life and longing to weave into tales. Visiting this house in such a town feels like stepping into one of his stories — not one of grand castles, but one of humble beginnings, quiet resilience, and enduring magic.
Angela M.HAngela M.H
Nice museum to demonstrate the varioius background histrical stories accordingly around Andersen. Visitors and fancies shall soon catch the meaning the life and passion of Andersen in the way that majority of people know about. Such as most the fairy tales, fatasy, journey, love affairs, aspiration, glory, poor desperate childhood of his life and so on. The Childhood Home is well kept within museum, and amazingly arranged by all the built things about it inside of museum. That's why visitors impress how Andersen respectly regarded by Denish people. It's good place to hang around during the city tour. Either with family or without. Audio support also available while visit the museum. We spent apprax. 1 and half hour over there.
Esther HubregtseEsther Hubregtse
Het was een leuk, interactief museum. De headset met geluid en geluidsfragmenten maakt de beleving compleet. De beschikbare talen zijn Deens en Engels, dus voor hele jonge kinderen dus niet geschikt. De geluidsfragmenten beginnen vanzelf, maar stoppen als je doorloopt. Soms zou het dan toch fijn zijn als je zelf kan kiezen of je nog verder wil luisteren naar een fragment, dat zou een fijne aanpassing zijn. Ik denk wel dat er nog meer toegevoegd kan worden over de sprookjes. Dat stuk is eigenlijk te mager, terwijl het juist is wat zó aanspreekt. Als je met jonge kinderen (tot 12 jaar) bent, vergeet dan het gedeelte "Ville Vau" niet waar je kunt spelen. Je kunt je verkleden (oudere kinderen én volwassenen ook) en rollenspel spelen. Onze kinderen (6 en 11 jaar) vonden dit geweldig. Wij trouwens ook! Dus zorgvdat je daar voldoende tijd voor hebt. Ville Vau is in het museum zelf, bij de ingang. Voor het museum ga je links en voor Ville Vau ga je rechts de trap af. Het werd helemaal niet gezegd tegen ons dat dit kon en het staat ook niet erg duidelijk aangegeven in het museum. Bij het doorlezen van de folder kwam ik het tegen en daardoor zijn we het gaan zoeken. Het huisje waar Andersen heeft gewoond is wel leuk, maar je bent er vlot uitgekeken. We vonden het museum Møntergården niet zo interessant, maar we hebben dan ook niet echt goed de tijd genomen om het goed te bekijken. De kinderen vonden het wat spannend. Als je er wel de tijd voor neemt, dan ben je na een half uurtje ook wel uitgegekeken. De rondwandeling met behulp van de voetstappen is leuk om te doen, dan krijg je een goed beeld van de stad. De tip is wel om vroeg te starten, want het meeste is maar tot 16.00 uur geopend. Het is fijn als je niet hoeft te haasten.
See more posts
See more posts
hotel
Find your stay

Pet-friendly Hotels in Odense Kommune

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

The H.C. Andersen Childhood Home in Odense is far more than a museum; it is a quiet, deeply moving tribute to one of literature’s most poetic souls. Nestled in the heart of this charming little Danish town, the humble cottage where Andersen spent his early years stands as a poignant reminder that greatness often begins in the most modest of places. The house is small, almost startling in its simplicity. Yet it once held a boy whose imagination soared far beyond the cramped rooms and threadbare comforts. His father, a poor shoemaker with the soul of a dreamer, read to him from Arabian Nights and instilled in him a sense of wonder. That spark would one day ignite stories that have touched millions. His mother, a hardworking washerwoman, struggled to keep the family afloat, and life here was marked by cold winters, hunger, and hardship. Andersen eventually left Odense to pursue a future in Copenhagen, and as he climbed the ranks of fame and literary recognition, he became increasingly estranged from his past. The boy who once walked barefoot through the streets of Odense would grow distant from his mother and half-sister, their lives bound to the poverty he had escaped, while his own path led to royal courts and literary salons. That emotional chasm, between the longing for belonging and the loneliness of becoming, echoes powerfully through his work. This small museum conveys all of that with quiet dignity. It does not glorify, it reflects. Through personal artifacts and well-curated exhibits, it offers a window into the emotional and social realities that shaped Andersen's voice. His tales, often dismissed as children’s stories, are in truth layered with sorrow, moral courage, and fragile hope. Whether it is the misunderstood Ugly Duckling, the tragic Little Match Girl, or the icy resilience of The Snow Queen, his works carry the lyrical pain of someone who knew what it meant to be unseen, unwanted, and yet still to dream. Odense itself is a delight: a town of cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, and a gentle, storybook atmosphere that makes it easy to imagine the young Hans Christian wandering its alleys, collecting bits of life and longing to weave into tales. Visiting this house in such a town feels like stepping into one of his stories — not one of grand castles, but one of humble beginnings, quiet resilience, and enduring magic.
Dmitry Zinger

Dmitry Zinger

hotel
Find your stay

Affordable Hotels in Odense Kommune

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Get the Appoverlay
Get the AppOne tap to find yournext favorite spots!
Nice museum to demonstrate the varioius background histrical stories accordingly around Andersen. Visitors and fancies shall soon catch the meaning the life and passion of Andersen in the way that majority of people know about. Such as most the fairy tales, fatasy, journey, love affairs, aspiration, glory, poor desperate childhood of his life and so on. The Childhood Home is well kept within museum, and amazingly arranged by all the built things about it inside of museum. That's why visitors impress how Andersen respectly regarded by Denish people. It's good place to hang around during the city tour. Either with family or without. Audio support also available while visit the museum. We spent apprax. 1 and half hour over there.
Angela M.H

Angela M.H

hotel
Find your stay

The Coolest Hotels You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

hotel
Find your stay

Trending Stays Worth the Hype in Odense Kommune

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Het was een leuk, interactief museum. De headset met geluid en geluidsfragmenten maakt de beleving compleet. De beschikbare talen zijn Deens en Engels, dus voor hele jonge kinderen dus niet geschikt. De geluidsfragmenten beginnen vanzelf, maar stoppen als je doorloopt. Soms zou het dan toch fijn zijn als je zelf kan kiezen of je nog verder wil luisteren naar een fragment, dat zou een fijne aanpassing zijn. Ik denk wel dat er nog meer toegevoegd kan worden over de sprookjes. Dat stuk is eigenlijk te mager, terwijl het juist is wat zó aanspreekt. Als je met jonge kinderen (tot 12 jaar) bent, vergeet dan het gedeelte "Ville Vau" niet waar je kunt spelen. Je kunt je verkleden (oudere kinderen én volwassenen ook) en rollenspel spelen. Onze kinderen (6 en 11 jaar) vonden dit geweldig. Wij trouwens ook! Dus zorgvdat je daar voldoende tijd voor hebt. Ville Vau is in het museum zelf, bij de ingang. Voor het museum ga je links en voor Ville Vau ga je rechts de trap af. Het werd helemaal niet gezegd tegen ons dat dit kon en het staat ook niet erg duidelijk aangegeven in het museum. Bij het doorlezen van de folder kwam ik het tegen en daardoor zijn we het gaan zoeken. Het huisje waar Andersen heeft gewoond is wel leuk, maar je bent er vlot uitgekeken. We vonden het museum Møntergården niet zo interessant, maar we hebben dan ook niet echt goed de tijd genomen om het goed te bekijken. De kinderen vonden het wat spannend. Als je er wel de tijd voor neemt, dan ben je na een half uurtje ook wel uitgegekeken. De rondwandeling met behulp van de voetstappen is leuk om te doen, dan krijg je een goed beeld van de stad. De tip is wel om vroeg te starten, want het meeste is maar tot 16.00 uur geopend. Het is fijn als je niet hoeft te haasten.
Esther Hubregtse

Esther Hubregtse

See more posts
See more posts