H. C. Andersens House
Walk in the footsteps of the great Danish fairy-tale author Hans Christian Andersen with a visit to the H.C. Andersen House museum. You’ll go on a fascinating journey through the author's life and even walk through the house where he was born. Young ones will love Villa Vau, an interactive way to explore Andersen’s famous fairy tales. Moreover, every visit is filled with wonder through the combination of light, sound, and landscape that the museum spaces utilize, making for a curious and unique experience each time.
See MoreThe Charity School
From 1530 until 1777, this building served as a merchant’s house but was later turned into a schoolhouse for the children of Odense. It is where Andersen attended classes, but it is said that Andersen longed to go to the nearby Latin school instead, due to its access to better resources and education.
See MoreWashing Site at Odense River
Along the Odense River, the Washing Area is known for H.C. Andersen’s mother washing clothes here as he grew up. Imagine for a moment what this same spot might have looked like 200 years ago, during their time in Odense. The Washing Area is located at the end of Paaskestræde, which is one of Odense’s most iconic and picturesque streets.
See MoreEventyrhaven
Wander past statues from Andersen’s fairy tales dotted around the city on your way to Odense's Fairytale Garden located on a small island in Odense River. In 1949, the statue of H.C. Andersen was placed in this park area in honor of his storytelling legacy in his hometown.
See MoreHans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home
For perspective on the poverty he faced in his early years and where his imagination twelve years, Hans Christian Andersen lived in a yellow-timbered home in the heart of Odense with his family. It’s replicated based on his memoir, providing took off, creating some of the most famous fables in history. The Museum is an architectural gem and the garden on the museum’s roof is a small maze of mystery.
See MoreThe Funen Village
The beautifully preserved Funen Village helps visitors imagine what living, working, and socializing in Odense and Denmark would have been like 200 years ago. Step into beautifully preserved structures, and make sure to grab a meal at the famed Sortebro Kro before you leave!
See MoreSortebro Kro
Located within the famous Funen Village, take a step back into H.C.A.’s era with a visit to Sortebro Kro, a historic country inn famous for serving traditional Danish dishes in a cozy, 18th-century atmosphere.
See MoreEgeskov Castle
Step into a real-life fairytale at Egeskov Castle! Be enchanted as you walk through the halls, stroll the gardens, and the kids will love the on-site whimsical PlayForest, too. Get a taste of history with their 1880s car exhibition, colonial fashion displays, and the first outdoor camping museum! There is no shortage of curiosity, whimsy, or a day filled with fairytale fun at Egeskov Castle.
See MoreBroholm
Built in 1329, this historic castle is easily one of the most unique stays in all of Denmark. You can book a night in the castle walls, pretending to be part of the royal family of the past for a night (or two)! Stroll the beautiful park and gardens, admiring the windmills, little streams, and breathe in the fresh air of the green countryside. The 13th generation of the Sehested family still resides in the castle here!
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BookValdemars Slot
Originally built in the 1500s, Valdemar Slot is the only privately owned royal palace in Denmark. Now transformed into a museum and gallery space, you can admire the scenic views of TĂĄsinge as well as Danish artwork by Carl Gustaf Pilo and Juel.
See MoreÆrø
Retaining its original character from the 1700s, the colorful port town of Ærøskøbing has been meticulously restored. Stop into local cafés and boutiques, admire the beachfront homes, or even take a dip from the sandy shores into the chilling water. Take a quaint stroll through the cobblestone streets, admire the waterfront views from the harbor, and imagine life here hundreds of years ago during your visit! It looks and feels like a real-life fairy tale!
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