DENMARK BY H. C. ANDERSEN

TRIP TO DENMARK

ROYAL DANISH THEATRE – OLD STAGE

It was one of the world culture centres at the time when famous fabulist lived in Copenhagen. It was here that 14 years old Andersen tried his hand as an actor, singer and dancer.

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN FAIRY-TALE HOUSE

Super modern museum that takes us through ‘live’ pictures into the world of Andersen’s Fairy Tales

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN MUSEUM

Place where H. C. Andersen was probably born. In Andersen’s childhood days this charming cottage was located in the slum and was divided into 3 apartments dwelled by 5 or more families. It is known for sure that originally the grandmother of the story-teller lived here and then the aunt of his father.

ANDERSEN’S HOME

He had lived here from 2 to 14 years of age before he moved to Copenhagen. ‘The Snow Queen’ – one of the most beautiful fairy tales was inspired by his childhood memories.

ODENSE CITY HALL

One of the most enjoyable events in story-teller’s life took place in Odense City Hall. It was here that Andersen became the honorary citizen of Odense.

ODENSE PALACE

Andersen’s mother occasionally worked as a laundress in the palace. Andersen sometimes accompanied his mother during her duties.

THE LAUNDRY

‘The Laundry’ – a place by the river where Andersen’s mother was doing laundry along with other poor women. The writer portrayed them in ‘The Story of a Mother’.

KRAMBODEN

The old shop as well as the merchant home dates back to sixteenth century. There is a museum nowadays but still shopping is possible here…

ODENSE CATHEDRAL

Three important events in Hans Christian Andersen’s life took place there: Andersen’s confirmation, his parents’ wedding and funeral service of his father.

OTHER SPOTS IN ODENSE CONNECTED WITH ANDERSEN

St. John Church – the church where Andersen was baptised.

The prison – Andersen as a child was visiting the prison accompanying his grandmother who was married to one of the convicts.

ODENSE THEATRE

H. C. Andersen was enchanted with the theatre from his early childhood. The great fabulist came from a very poor family that could not afford a luxury of going to the theatre. He was helping the worker of Odense Theatre in exchange for tickets. It was on the stage of this local theatre that Andersen made his debut as a supernumerary.

When H. C. Andersen became a famous and respected writer, he was willingly invited by the royal family and the nobility. On our tour we visit the places where Andersen was a frequent guest.

GISSELFELD ABBEY

One of the biggest landed estates in Denmark willingly visited by Andersen as well as J. S. Bach and famous Danish sculptor – Bertel Thorvaldsen – known in Poland for his Nicolaus Copernicus monument and statue of Prince Jozef Poniatowski in Warsaw.

BREGENTVED PALACE

The biggest landed estate in Zealand.

BORREBY CASTLE

Borreby Castle was inspiration for writing the story ‘The Wind Tells about Valdemar Daae and His Daughters’. The fairy tale spins the tragic story of a Borreby heir who had lost the property as a result of careless experiments with alchemy.

AMALIENBORG ROYAL PALACE

The seventeenth century palace is one of the most magnificent examples of Danish rococo. The great attraction is the changing of the Royal Guards which takes place every day at noon. The palace is the Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s residence. It is possible to visit the interior of the palace including rooms which are even now used by the Queen.

ROSENBORG PALACE

The second of Copenhagen statues of Hans Christian Andersen is situated in a beautiful park surrounding the Rosenborg Palace. The palace was formerly the suburban residence of kings of Denmark.

NYBODER

District built for sailors and their families by King Christian IV.

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