Statue On the City Hall Square, across from "Tivoli Palace"

Statue in bronze by Henry Lukow-Nielsen, unveiled in 1961.

Statue Kongens Have (The Royal Garden)

Statue by August Saabye on the initiative of Moritz and Dorothea Melchior and financed by a national subscription. Hans Christian Andersen posed for the sculptor, although ill and tired, quite annoyed by the fact that the artist wanted to place a small listening child leaning against one of his legs. "My fairy-tales are as much for adults as for children", he said. The sculptor honoured his wishes, but Hans Christian Andersen never saw the result. The statue was unveiled approx. 5 years after his death, in June 1880.

Frieze The Thorvaldsen Museum

The colourful frieze, which decorates the exterior of the building, was painted by Jørgen Sonne and renovated by Axel Salto in 1959. It shows the day of Bertel Thorvaldsen's return to Copenhagen in 1838 from his lifelong residence in Rome. The reception of him was grand, and the Copenhageners went out in small vessels to greet the ship which brought back Thorvaldsen from Italy. You will find Hans Christian Andersen, together with other contemporary public literary figures, waving his top hat, while holding on to the mast.

Buried Assistens Kirkegård (Cemetery)

His funeral took place from Copenhagen Cathedral on Aug. 11th, 1875 with one of the largest number of mourners ever seen. In grave 31 on Assistens Kirkegård he found his final resting place (entrance from Kapelvej), originally next to Edvard and Henriette Colin. Their tombstones were, however, later moved to a family grave.

Bust In the foyer of the Royal Theatre

Marble bust by Vilhelm Bissen from 1902 modelled on an original by H.V. Bissen from 1864 and presented to the theatre by the New Carlsberg Foundation in 1930.

Mosaic over the entrance to the "New Stage" in Tordenskjoldsgade

As one of the great Danish personalities depicted on the large mosaic on the ceiling of the arch. This decoration was made by Einar Nielsen, the painter from 1932-39.

Hans Christian Andersen
Museum, at City Hall Square

Close to Ripley's Bieleve it or Not Museum you will find a new Hans Christian Andersen Museum. Tableaus, exhibits and original objects.

20, Nyhavn

"Memorial plaque for the poet Hans Christian Andersen 1805-1875, buried at Assistens Cemetery, who lived here when his first fairy-tales were published (1835). Unveiled May 8th, 1935 as a gift from Peter Schannong, master mason".

67, Nyhavn

"Memorial plaque for the poet Hans Christian Andersen who lived here from 1845-1864."

17, Tordenskjoldsgade

"The poet Hans Christian Andersen resided here from 1870-1871."

16, Gl.Kalkbrænderivej

This is the site of "Roligheden", a country house, where the poet Hans Christians Andersen died (1805-1875).

The Royal Library

On September 17th, 2003 a new exhibition named "Treasures and Gems" was opened, and among the items displayed are original Hans Christian Andersen possessions.

The Theatre Museum in the Court Theatre

At the Court Theatre above the Royal Stables at Christiansborg Palace, the Royal Theatre ballet school had its classes back in the 1820s. The staircase, which leads to the stage, is preserved practically unaltered. Not only Hans Christian Andersen but also other well known Danish contemporary ballet dancers, who made much greater dancing careers, have used these stairs of fame. A special Hans Christian Andersen showcase is being prepared (Aug. 2003).

Post og Tele Museet (The Postal Museum)

Models and pictures of various stage coaches, the normal means of transportation used by Hans Christians Andersen, not only on his first trip to Copenhagen from Odense in 1819 but also on his numerous journeys throughout Denmark and the rest of Europe.

Bakkehuset, 23, Rahbæks Allé

Home of Knud Lyhne Rahbæk and his wife Kamma Rahbæk, showing where the beaux esprits of the time, including Hans Christian Andersen, often came. The interior gives a genuine atmosphere with Rahbæk’s furniture still in its original place.

In Tivoli, 3, Vesterbrogade

There is one ride, built in 1993, dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen. It is the Flying Trunk - in Danish: Den Flyvende Kuffert, you enter a charming world, which depicts 32 scenes from the popular fairytales.

Hans Christian Andersen Bike Tours

Arranged by City Safari www.citysafari.dk
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1819 "Gardergården", a type of hostel no longer in existence, where he first stopped over upon arriving in town.

Behind 18, Vestergade.

1819-21 Ulkegade

Now Bremerholmen, but the house was demolished in 1931.

1822 167, Dybensgade

Later No. 20 on the corner of Nikolajgade.

1827 132, Vingårdsstræde

Later No. 6. OBS! See below. This small attic room is almost unaltered and can still be seen today. Admission is free and can be found on the third floor of the department store Magasin du Nord. Here you will also find a small HCA Museum.  Closed to the public in October 2006

1828 33, Store Kongensgade

The house was torn down in 1904.

1834 For a very short time, as the guest of Chr. Wulff, Head of the Naval Academy

Amalienborg Palace,The Brockdorf Mansion.

1834 280, Nyhavn

Today No. 20. (Memorial plaque)

1838 Hotel du Nord

The corner of Vingårdsstræde and Kongens Nytorv, where Magasin du Nord, the department store, is located today.

1847 49, Store Kongensgade

Demolished in 1934.

1848 As guest of Chr. Wulff, 141, Amaliegade

Now No. 37.

1848 67, Nyhavn

With interruptions he lived here until 1865. (Memorial plaque)

1860 Hotel D'Angleterre

Two rooms on the corner of Kongens Nytorv and Østergade, Strøget, the main pedestrian street.

1861 Toldbodgade/Skt Annæ Plads, D’Angleterre, 18, Nyhavn, "Roligheden"

Stayed only a few months at each location, interrupted by journeys abroad.

1866-69 1, Lille Kongensgade

The corner of Café a'Porta. A note in his diary describes it thus: 'On the ground floor one of the city’s cafés, on the first floor a restaurant, and on my floor there are a doctor and a photographer - I have food and drink at hand, a doctor should I die, and a photographer to portray me.'

1870-71, 17 Tordenskjoldsgade

The entrance, the gate, the cobblestones and the wooden floor in the entrance are all still there.

1873-74 "Roligheden" first, then at 18, Nyhavn

During the summer months at "Roligheden" north of Copenhagen.

1875 “Roligheden”

During the last months before his death.

The Round Tower

One of the dogs in The Tinderbox has "eyes as big as the Round Tower"!

Tivoli

The fairy-tale garden opened in 1843, and Hans Christians Andersen participated in the opening. One of the attractions, "The Chinese Bazaar" (no longer in existence), inspired the poet to write 'The Nightingale'.

Vartov, the corner of Løngangsstræde and Vester Voldgade

From a Window in Vartov describes "a large red building with many windows".

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain, shop at Amagertorv

Porcelain figures were popular in well-to-do homes, and some were modelled after his characters, for example 'The Chimney Sweep'.

Thorvaldsen Museum

In 'The Neighbours': "There was a large house painted in many colours. It stood just next to the palace and the canal, where the ships were laden with apples and earthenware pots." And in Children's Chatter: "In the town there stood a magnificent house which was full of treasures that everyone wanted to see ….. The house belonged to the poor little boy. He had become something after all, even though his name ended in 'sen' - Thorvaldsen."

6, Vingårdsstræde

In 'Only a Fiddler', 'The Tinder Box', 'Journey on Foot to Amager', 'Picture Book without Pictures' and others... this small attic room is practically unaltered since the time when Hans Christian Andersen rented it. Readers will recognize this location from descriptions of the poor student's, soldier’s, or poet’s quarters. Open to the public in the Magasin du Nord department store opening hours.  Closed to the public in October 2006

The City Court on Nytorv

In 'The Tinder Box': The soldier was gaoled in the cells down in the basement around the corner of Slutterigade. The windows there are at pavement level, and luckily the shoemaker’s boy lost one of his slippers, so that it flew in through the iron bars, and he could then be summoned to go for help.

Østergade, northern end of Strøget, the main pedestrian street

24-year-old Hans Christian Andersen wrote a tribute to Østergade. And upon returning from one of his journeys abroad he wrote: "Rome has its Corso, Naples its Toledo... Copenhagen has its Østergade".

Idustrial Art Museumin Bredgade (was formerly a hospital)

From 'The Magical Galoshes' you may recall how careful you must be about making wishes: they come true if you are wearing the magical galoshes! This happens to a young medical student, who wishes he could put his head - only his head - outside the railings in pouring rain. Immediately he is caught between the bars, and not until he makes the wish to be free again, is he released. This railing can still be seen outside the museum at Bredgade.

The Royal Theatre, Kongens Nytorv

Since 1748 there has been a Royal Theatre on this site. Hans Christian Andersen was fascinated and drawn to the theatre and a frequent guest. He furthermore wrote several plays, some of which were performed here, and he was, naturally, present on the inauguration night of the Royal Theatre building we see here today.

10, Amaliegade, now ”Assurandørernes Hus” containing the offices of the Federation of Danish Insurance Companies

From 1847 to 1937 known as the Casino Theatre, not quite as elegant as The Royal Theatre and perhaps catering to more popular tastes. Here fairy-tale comedies by Hans Christian Andersen, such as Willie Winkie and Mother Elderberry, were successfully performed. The poet had a permanent complimentary seat and very much enjoyed coming here.

9, Amaliegade

Where Jonas Colin moved to in 1838 (from 2, Bredgade). This family played an important role in the life of Hans Christian Andersen, which is reflected in his correspondence, in his diaries and in some of his fairy-tales.

21, Højbro Plads, corner of Fortunstræde

On the second floor was the home of Mouritz and Dorothea Melchior. They celebrated Hans Christian Andersen’s 70th birthday here, and he was a regular "Thursday supper guest". He loved to stand on the small balcony, which you can still see, from where he had a fine view of Christiansborg Palace.

7, Købmagergade

Blankensteiner & Son originally owned the small shop, where they sold puppets and puppet theatres.  We know from Hans Christian Andersen’s diary that he spent some of his meagre savings on a puppet theatre here and took it back to his rented room, where he had to climb into bed to play with it because of the cramped space.

The attic above Trinity Church, Købmagergade

Originally this location was used for the University Library. Here Hans Christian Andersen met Rasmus Nyerup, the librarian. He also originated from Odense and therefore granted Hans Christian Andersen special privileges "as long as I promised to put back the books in their right places".

Café a’Porta, Kongens Nytorv

Hans Christian Andersen lived above the café on the third floor from 1866 to 1869. The building is from 1857 when it was built for Stefan a’Porta, a confectioner.

Restaurant Els, 3, Store Strandstræde

Originally this was Grandjean's Patisserie, where Hans Christian Andersen enjoyed coming, and he has even written a laudatory poem to the place.

Den Gyldne Fortun, 18, Ved Stranden
(OBS! Now Restaurant Olsen)

Back in Hans Christian Andersen's time this was the location of Hotel Royal, and here he met the love of his youth, Rigmor Voigt, for the first time. Here he also supped with Jenny Lind, the Swedish Nightingale, at the "corner table".

Ferrini's, later Brønnum's, on the corner of Tordenskjoldsgade and Kongens Nytorv

... is now a ticket office, and only little of any relevance to Hans Christian Andersen is left. However, this was originally a restaurant, where he would order food to be brought to his rooms if he was sick and unable to go his customary dinner rounds to private homes in the city.

Perchs Tehandel, 5, Kronprinsessegade

Founded 1835, original interior. Tea shop.

Petitgas, 5, Købmagergade

Founded 1857, gentlemen's hats, original interior.

Hertz, 34, Købmagergade

Founded 1834. In 1841 it moved to its present location. Purveyor of jewellery to the royal family. Partly original interior.

Seifert, StoreRegnegade

Founded 1865, sells uniforms and parts for uniforms, also the present-day student caps.

Saddler Dahlman, Fortunstræde

Founded in 1807, originally located in Tøjhusgade, from where the original interior was moved first to Frederiksholms Kanal and finally to its present address.

Hviid’s Vinstue, Kongens Nytorv

Founded 1723, Copenhagen’s oldest pub, very probably patronized by Hans Christian Andersen.

La Glace, Skoubogade

Patisserie founded 1870. Serves home made confectionary. It has a special cake named after Hans Christian Andersen.

Politikens Boghandel
www.boghallen.dk

City Hall Square. Large selection of litterature by and about Hans Christian Andersen in several languages.

Rosendahl
www.rosendahl.com

www.gense.dk/denlille

Home page of a producer of children’s spoons and forks with H.C. Andersen motifs